Where to Stay in Detroit
Best neighborhoods to base yourself in Detroit for your 2026 trip — from central hotels to areas within easy reach of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).
Best neighborhoods to stay in Detroit
Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA)
45 min from DTWWorld-class art museum (Diego Rivera Industry murals + Van Gogh). USD 14. 2-3 hours.
Henry Ford Museum + Greenfield Village
30 min from DTWIconic Americana museum (closer to DTW than downtown). USD 30. The most-American attraction in America. 3-4 hours.
Motown Museum (Hitsville USA)
50 min from DTWOriginal Motown Records studio. USD 22. 90 min tour. The Berry Gordy + Marvin Gaye + Stevie Wonder history.
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Eat here
Coney dog at Lafayette Coney Island. Detroit-style pizza at Buddy's. BBQ at Slows Bar BQ. Frites at HopCat. Beverages: Stroh's + Vernors ginger ale + Faygo.
Local tip
DTW is 30km from downtown Detroit — SMART FAST bus (USD 2, 50 min) is the cheapest. Uber/Lyft USD 50-80. Henry Ford Museum is closer to DTW than to downtown — good for 4+ hour layovers.
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Getting out of Detroit (DTW)
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