Playhouse Square Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Stay near popular Playhouse Square attractions

Cleveland Play House

9.8/10 (6 reviews)
You can get tickets for a performance at Cleveland Play House during your trip to Cleveland. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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Activities

Cleveland: Eerie Ghosts Haunted Walking Tour

Phantom's Parade on Prospect: Cleveland Ghost Tours

AU$35
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Phantom's Parade on Prospect: Cleveland Ghost Tours
Phantom's Parade on Prospect: Cleveland Ghost Tours

Phantom's Parade on Prospect: Cleveland Ghost Tours

AU$46
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Phantom's Parade on Prospect: Cleveland Ghost Tours
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The Clockwork Caper Escape Room (Victorian/Steampunk theme)

AU$56
per traveller
96% of travellers recommend
The Clockwork Caper Escape Room (Victorian/Steampunk theme)
Little Italy Neighborhood Food Tour of Cleveland

Little Italy Neighborhood Food Tour of Cleveland

AU$115
per adult
Little Italy Neighborhood Food Tour of Cleveland
Cleveland: Goodtime III Narrated Sightseeing Cruise

Cleveland: Goodtime III Narrated Sightseeing Cruise

AU$62
per adult
Cleveland: Goodtime III Narrated Sightseeing Cruise
Walking tour of Cleveland

Walking tour of Cleveland

AU$73
per adult
Walking tour of Cleveland
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Our pick of the best Playhouse Square Hotel Deals

The Westin Cleveland Downtown

The Westin Cleveland Downtown

4 out of 5
777 Saint Clair Ave Ne Cleveland OH
The price is AU$251 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$251
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cleveland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (117 reviews)
"Decently maintained and very helpful staff."

Reviewed on 25 July 2026

The Westin Cleveland Downtown
Hotel Indigo Cleveland Downtown by IHG

Hotel Indigo Cleveland Downtown by IHG

3.5 out of 5
651 Huron Rd E Cleveland OH
The price is AU$167 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
AU$167
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cleveland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,791 reviews)
"The hotel staff was probably the friendliest staff we have ever encountered at a hotel. We enjoyed the ease of the valet app when requesting our vehicle. The rooms were spacious and clean. The elevator was painfully slow. The bathrooms were very large, but provided very little space for setting toiletries. ..."

Reviewed on 24 July 2026

Hotel Indigo Cleveland Downtown by IHG
Best Western Plus Strongsville Cleveland

Best Western Plus Strongsville Cleveland

3 out of 5
15471 Royalton Rd Strongsville OH
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$133 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$133
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Strongsville. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Best Western Plus Strongsville Cleveland
Hilton Garden Inn Cleveland Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Cleveland Downtown

3 out of 5
1100 Carnegie Ave Cleveland OH
The price is AU$210 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
AU$210
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cleveland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,010 reviews)
"The hotel was perfectly located to the stadium we went to as well as other attractions. Very easy check in and check out. Would love to stay here again"

Reviewed on 24 July 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Cleveland Downtown
Hilton Cleveland Downtown

Hilton Cleveland Downtown

4 out of 5
100 Lakeside Ave East Cleveland OH
The price is AU$262 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
AU$262
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cleveland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Hilton Cleveland Downtown
Holiday Inn Cleveland Clinic by IHG

Holiday Inn Cleveland Clinic by IHG

3 out of 5
8650 Euclid Ave Cleveland OH
The price is AU$286 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$286
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cleveland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Holiday Inn Cleveland Clinic by IHG
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Our guide on where to stay in Playhouse Square

Find the best Playhouse Square areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Downtown Cleveland

Abundant dining options, interesting museums and live music are just a few things travellers love about Downtown Cleveland. Sights like Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Huntington Bank Field are top spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Cleveland area at Tower City-Public Square Station.

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Cuyahoga Valley

While you're in Cuyahoga Valley, take in top sights like Cuyahoga River and jump on the metro at East 34th-Campus Station to see more of the city.

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Ohio City

The restaurants and live music make Ohio City worth a stop. Make a stop by West Side Market, and jump on the metro at West 25th-Ohio City Station to get around the area.

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Gateway District

The ample dining options and great live music are top of the list for many visitors to Gateway District. A stop by Progressive Field or Rocket Arena might round out your trip.

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Photo by Richard Kennedy
Open Photo by Richard Kennedy

Tremont

If you're spending some time in Tremont, Christmas Story House and Liminis Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

Playhouse Square Travel Guide

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