Greektown Historic District

Detroit
Greektown Historic District showing a city and signage as well as a small group of people
Experience the atmosphere of a Mediterranean town within the city center of Detroit as you dine on European food and enjoy a buzzing nightlife.

Greektown Historic District is one of the most popular neighborhoods in Detroit. Walk around this compact part of the city center 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 neighborhood took on even more of a Greek personality in the 1960s, when leaders in the community ran the popular annual Greek Festival on the neighborhood’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 cozy 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 colorful 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 neighborhood is free to enter and easy to explore on foot. Its highlights are open throughout the year.


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Top hotels in Greektown Historic District

Hollywood Casino at Greektown
Hollywood Casino at Greektown
4 out of 5
1200 Saint Antoine St, Detroit, MI
The price is RM670 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
RM670
RM891 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Detroit. Enjoy 5 restaurants, a casino, and 5 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,456 reviews)
Amazing view, great hotel/price (on weekdays)!
"Everyone here was super nice and incredibly helpful. Room was super clean, comfortable, great shower. I really wish there was a water filter in the gym that I could fill my bottle from, rather than just more tiny plastic bottles. But that's a small eco thing, by and large the stay was awesome."

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2024

Hollywood Casino at Greektown
Atheneum Suite Hotel
Atheneum Suite Hotel
4 out of 5
1000 Brush Avenue, Detroit, MI
The price is RM766 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
RM766
RM881 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,541 reviews)
"N/a"

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2024

Atheneum Suite Hotel
MotorCity Casino Hotel
MotorCity Casino Hotel
4.5 out of 5
2901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI
The price is RM813 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
RM813
RM935 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,397 reviews)
"Everything was clean and on point. They allowed us to check in early as well because I’m a terrible planner. Very thankful to be able to check in early and get a nap in."

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2024

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 RM620 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
RM620
RM713 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,088 reviews)
"Great time"

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2024

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 RM619 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
RM619
RM693 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Detroit. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 4 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,342 reviews)
"Very unique hotel"

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2024

The Siren Hotel, an Ash Hotel
The Godfrey Detroit, Curio Collection By Hilton
The Godfrey Detroit, Curio Collection By Hilton
5 out of 5
1401 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI
The price is RM499 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
RM499
RM574 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Detroit. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,078 reviews)
"Loved my stay!!! The entire team is wonderful!!"

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2024

The Godfrey Detroit, Curio Collection By Hilton
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

4/5(9 area reviews)

Known for its great live music and first-class casinos, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Detroit. Check out top attractions like Ford Field 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 Little Caesars Arena 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 Ford Field and Little Caesars Arena, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Douglass
Eastern Market featuring interior views, shopping and flowers

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.

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Brush Park

Brush Park might not have many top sights, but Ford Field 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

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