University District
Detroit
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Popular places to visit
Comerica Park
Catch an event at Comerica Park during your trip to Detroit. Attend a baseball game or visit the casinos in this vibrant area.
MGM Grand Detroit Casino
Why not try your luck with a visit to MGM Grand Detroit Casino during your visit to Detroit? Experience the acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Henry Ford Museum
This vast museum complex houses some of the country's finest historical treasures, including vintage vehicles, antique machinery and iconic pieces of furniture.
Ford Field
Catch an event at Ford Field during your trip to Detroit. Discover the acclaimed theater scene and casinos in this vibrant area.
Huntington Place
Learn about the events happening at Huntington Place during your trip to Detroit. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Little Caesars Arena
Catch an event at Little Caesars Arena during your trip to Detroit. Discover the entertainment choices and casinos in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Detroit Tigers Baseball Game at Comerica Park
Self Guided Detroit's Spirit and History Solo Walking Tour
Macabre, Murder, & Mayhem in Motor City: Detroit Ghost Tour
Top hotels in University District
Hollywood Casino at Greektown
"Room was clean and comfy. Staff were friendly and helpful. Enjoyed time in the casino."
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Detroit Metro Airport
"Mixed feelings about this stay. Staff were fine, and breakfast was decent. However, as a handicapped person, I found the room not very functional. It was small, and had no shower chair in the bathroom, although otherwise the bathroom was accessible. My biggest problem was the bed. Why are hotels ..."
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
Hotel Houze Detroit Downtown
"Spacious with a nice view. Room couldve been cleaned a little better. Nice little studio apartment in a good spot downtown around many restaurants and stadiums/Arena"
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
The Siren Hotel, an Ash Hotel
"I've stayed here a few times and every time is fabulous. Great vallet and front desk staff. The location is in the heart of downtown making it very accessible and walkable. The siren has very nice beds and pillows and very high quality linens, bath sheets, and robes making our stay always a little ..."
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
MotorCity Casino Hotel
"My stay was extremely disappointing and not worth the $400–$500/rate. I chose this hotel specifically for the amenities after confirming both before booking and again before check-in that I would be able to use the pool and hot tub with spa services. At check-in, I also confirmed this with the front ..."
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
Trumbull and Porter Hotel
"The bedding was very visibly not washed. We ended up sleeping on the sheets with no blankets or anything due to blood stains and stains on the top sheet and blankets."
Reviewed on May 28, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University District
North End
While you're in North End, take in top sights like Submerge and jump on the metro at Grand Boulevard Station to see more of the city.
New Center
New Center is well-liked for its restaurants and churches. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Fisher Theatre and Detroit Children's Museum are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Grand Boulevard Station or Baltimore Street Station to get around.
TechTown
If you're spending time in TechTown, check out sights like Fisher Theatre or Detroit Children's Museum and hop on the metro to see more the city at Amsterdam Street Station or Baltimore Street Station.
Wayne State
While visiting Wayne State, you might make a stop by sights like Detroit Historical Museum and McGreggor Memorial Conference Center.
Medical Center
If you're spending some time in Medical Center, Cultural Center Historic District and Lexus Velodrome are top sights worth seeing.
Midtown
While you're in Midtown, take in top sights like The Majestic Theatre or Orchestra Hall, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Canfield Street Station or Martin Luther King Boulevard/Mack Avenue Station.
