Greektown Historic District Travel Guide

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Greektown Historic District
Greektown Historic District
Greektown Historic District
Greektown Historic District
Greektown Historic District

Experience the atmosphere of a Mediterranean town within the city centre of Detroit as you dine on European food and enjoy a buzzing nightlife.

Greektown Historic District is one of the most popular neighbourhoods in Detroit. Walk around this compact part of the city centre to find bars, restaurants and casinos inspired by Greece, yet in the heart of Michigan’s largest city. This atmospheric district gives you a glimpse into Detroit’s history and offers fun nights at gaming tables and in European-style bars.

Stroll down streets that were first populated in 1830, initially by German immigrants. Greektown gained its name in the early 1900s when immigrants from Greece moved in and set up businesses in the area. The neighbourhood took on even more of a Greek personality in the 1960s, when leaders in the community ran the popular annual Greek Festival on the neighbourhood’s streets.

Stop for lunch or dinner in the businesses scattered around Greektown. Restaurants and bars such as Pegasus Taverna are named after Greek heroes, myths and cities. These cosy establishments offer classic dishes from the Mediterranean. Feast on meals such as souvlaki and accompany them with a shot of ouzo, one of the most popular spirits in Greece.

Pause for a moment in the two neighboring churches of Greektown. Look upward when entering Old St. Mary’s, which was built in 1885, to appreciate the colourful frescoes on the ceiling of this Pisan Romanesque church. Annunciation Cathedral is a more modern Greek Orthodox church with impressive icons of the 12 apostles.

Try your luck at the Greektown Casino, a stylish glass building with a variety of games. Poker competitions promise fun and tension throughout the evening, while other tables offer blackjack, roulette and craps.

Throughout summer, Greektown hosts music and dance on the streets at sundown every weekend. Join hundreds of visitors and embrace the lively energy of these performances as Monroe Street becomes pedestrianized for the night.

Ride Detroit’s People Mover into the heart of Greektown Historic District or take one of the buses running throughout the city. The neighbourhood is free to enter and easy to explore on foot. Its highlights are open throughout the year.


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Our pick of the best Greektown Historic District Hotel Deals

Hollywood Casino at Greektown

Hollywood Casino at Greektown

4 out of 5
1200 Saint Antoine St, Detroit, MI
The price is AU$286 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$286
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Detroit. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 restaurants, and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,734 reviews)
"The hotel itself was great, with the added bonus of direct access to the casino, which was very convenient. Close to all the sports venues, being less that 10 min walk away. However, at the time of our stay, most of the surrounding streets were either closed or under construction, which made getting ..."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Hollywood Casino at Greektown
Atheneum Suite Hotel

Atheneum Suite Hotel

4 out of 5
1000 Brush Avenue, Detroit, MI
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in Detroit. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free area shuttle. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,978 reviews)
"Our suite was lovely. Very clean. Comfortable beds. Very nice bathroom. The hotel itself was also clean, updated with nice bar and choice of restaurants. The area around the hotel was pleasant. Our room overlooked a small park at the entrance of the hotel. The staff was great. Friendly, helpful and ..."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Atheneum Suite Hotel
MotorCity Casino Hotel

MotorCity Casino Hotel

4.5 out of 5
2901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Detroit. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,226 reviews)
"Very clean room. King size standard room was nice, room with a great view. Easy to get to location."

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

MotorCity Casino Hotel
Fort Pontchartrain Detroit, a Wyndham Hotel

Fort Pontchartrain Detroit, a Wyndham Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2 Washington Blvd, Detroit, MI
The price is AU$242 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$242
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Detroit. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,260 reviews)
"Parking options are limited, but the overall accommodations were lovely."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Fort Pontchartrain Detroit, a Wyndham Hotel
The Siren Hotel, an Ash Hotel

The Siren Hotel, an Ash Hotel

4 out of 5
1509 Broadway St., Detroit, MI
The price is AU$320 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
AU$320
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Detroit. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,713 reviews)
"We used valet parking, which was an extra cost but well worth the convenience. We had breakfast at the cafe, which was lovely. The room was a little noisy (could hear street nose, ambulance, etc.) but it was quiet enough when we went to sleep. Bed was comfy. Bathroom was tiny but clean and functional. ..."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

The Siren Hotel, an Ash Hotel
Radisson Hotel Detroit Metro Airport

Radisson Hotel Detroit Metro Airport

3 out of 5
8800 Wickham Rd, Romulus, MI
The price is AU$166 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
AU$166
28 Oct - 29 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Romulus. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Gateway Golf Club and Wayne ...
6.8/10 (1,075 reviews)
"Great place near hotel"

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Radisson Hotel Detroit Metro Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Greektown Historic District

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Downtown Detroit

5/5(1 area review)

Known for its great live music and first-class casinos, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Detroit. Check out top attractions like Comerica Park and MGM Grand Detroit Casino, and jump on the metro at Campus Martius Station or Cadillac Center Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Detroit
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Lafayette Park

When in Lafayette Park, you can plan a visit to Comerica Park and MGM Grand Detroit Casino, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Lafayette Park
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Douglass

When in Douglass, you can plan a visit to Comerica Park and MGM Grand Detroit Casino, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Douglass
Eastern Market showing interior views, flowers and shopping

Eastern Market

The great live music and first-class casinos highlight some of the most notable features of Eastern Market. Make a stop by Historic Trinity Lutheran Church while you're exploring the area.

Eastern Market
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Brush Park

Brush Park might not have many top sights, but Comerica Park and MGM Grand Detroit Casino are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Brush Park
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Rivertown

If you're spending some time in Rivertown, The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre and Detroit Riverwalk are top sights worth seeing.

Rivertown


Greektown Historic District Travel Guide

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