Downtown Grand Rapids Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A cityscape with a river, a blue bridge, and various buildings including a large tower.
A cityscape with a river, bridges, and illuminated buildings.
A blue bridge with colorful umbrellas, a river, and city buildings in the background.
A red abstract sculpture in an open plaza with modern buildings in the background.
A night sky filled with numerous lanterns floating upwards.

Stay near popular Downtown Grand Rapids attractions

DeVos Performance Hall

8.6/10 (729 reviews)
You can get tickets for a performance at DeVos Performance Hall during your stay in Grand Rapids. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
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Activities

Fun Dumpling Making Class With a Local Chef in Grand Rapids

Fun Dumpling Making Class With a Local Chef in Grand Rapids

AU$105
per adult
Fun Dumpling Making Class With a Local Chef in Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids: Fun Dumpling Making Class With a Local Chef

Grand Rapids: Fun Dumpling Making Class With a Local Chef

AU$105
per adult
Grand Rapids: Fun Dumpling Making Class With a Local Chef
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Our pick of the best Downtown Grand Rapids Hotel Deals

Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton

Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
187 Monroe Ave Nw Grand Rapids MI
The price is AU$380 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
AU$380
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,034 reviews)
"Excellent property to stay at. Lovely and active but quiet on the floors where the rooms are."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
JW Marriott Hotel Grand Rapids

JW Marriott Hotel Grand Rapids

4 out of 5
235 Louis Campau Promenade Nw Grand Rapids MI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$495 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
AU$495
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Upon our arrival, the room was not properly cleaned…there were coffee stains and crumbs on the nightstands, as well as a dirty bathroom sink and tub. Additionally, the previous guest left all of their clothing in the drawers. So I had to bag them up and call down to have someone retrieve the left ..."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

JW Marriott Hotel Grand Rapids
CityFlatsHotel - Grand Rapids, an Ascend Collection Hotel

CityFlatsHotel - Grand Rapids, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3 out of 5
83 Monroe Center St NW Grand Rapids MI
The price is AU$261 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
AU$261
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
CityFlatsHotel - Grand Rapids, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Hyatt Place Grand Rapids Downtown

Hyatt Place Grand Rapids Downtown

3 out of 5
140 Ottawa Ave Grand Rapids MI
The price is AU$240 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$240
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and helpful, breakfast was great, appreciated the attached parking garage."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Hyatt Place Grand Rapids Downtown
Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown

Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown

3 out of 5
40 Louis St NW Grand Rapids MI
The price is AU$266 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
AU$266
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown
Homewood Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown

Homewood Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown

3 out of 5
161 Ottawa Avenue N.W. Grand Rapids MI
The price is AU$257 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
AU$257
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Homewood Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Grand Rapids

Find the best Downtown Grand Rapids areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Kentwood

Kentwood is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Woodland Mall or Calvin College Ecosystem Preserve.

A cityscape with a river, bridges, and various buildings.

Heartside

Heartside is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Van Andel Arena and Grand Rapids Children's Museum while in the area.

Black Hills

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Black Hills and surrounding area, you can visit John Ball Zoo and Downtown Market.

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John Ball Park

While visiting John Ball Park, you might make a stop by sights like John Ball Zoo and Public Museum of Grand Rapids.

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East Grand Rapids

Visitors to East Grand Rapids like its restaurants and lake views, and Canepa Tennis Center is a sight worth a stop.

Downtown Grand Rapids Travel Guide

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