Cleveland

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Cleveland featuring a bridge, night scenes and a city
Ohio’s largest city is packed with bars, restaurants, parks and gardens, and has a thriving sports and arts culture.

Visit Cleveland, Ohio, for world-class museums, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, passionate sporting events and the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.

A great place to start your stay in Cleveland is at the Cleveland Plus Visitors Centre. Here, you can pick up brochures, find out about events and get a little background history. Tourism has become a major source of income for the city, and the surrounding Cuyahoga County welcomes about 15 million people annually. 

Museums play a big part in Cleveland’s popularity. One of the most visited is the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, which is downtown on the shore of Lake Erie. Check out the permanent collection of iconic rock and roll artifacts, such as Joey Ramone’s Leather Jacket and Johnny Cash’s acoustic guitar, or visit one of the temporary exhibitions. The museum is not-for-profit and aims to educate the world on the significance of rock and roll.

Next door is the Great Lakes Science Centre, where you can learn about the relationship between science, technology and the environment. Art aficionados should head to the University Circle area, where the Cleveland Museum of Art houses an extensive French Impressionist collection. Families with younger children might want to visit the hands-on Children’s Museum, also at University Circle, which provides a cultural and educational resource for younger children.

Sport is a major Cleveland attraction, although the poor track record of its teams has earned it the title of “most tortured sports city”. Cheer on the Cleveland Browns football team, the Cleveland Indians baseball players, or the Cleveland Cavaliers basketball team at their home stadiums. 

For outdoor fun, visit the city’s park network, which is also known as the “Emerald Necklace”. Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is situated here, and has one of the biggest collections of primates in North America. 

Being a major city, Cleveland welcomes visitors all year round, and indoor types can find enough to keep them busy for days. A bus and rail system services the city, making it simple and relatively cheap to get around.

Where to stay in Cleveland

Terminal Tower featuring railway items and heritage architecture

Downtown Cleveland

4/5(6 area reviews)

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

Downtown Cleveland
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Cuyahoga Valley

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

Cuyahoga Valley
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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.

Ohio City
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Tremont

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

Tremont
Severance Hall featuring heritage architecture and an administrative building

University Circle

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in University Circle. Top attractions like Severance Hall and Cleveland Museum of Art are major draws, and you can catch the metro at University Circle Station or Euclid-East 120th Station to see more of the city.

University Circle
Soldiers and Sailors Monument

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 Mortgage FieldHouse might round out your trip.

Gateway District
Holiday Inn Express Cleveland Downtown, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Cleveland Downtown, an IHG Hotel
2.5 out of 5
629 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM582 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
RM582
per night
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Cleveland. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,366 reviews)
"I loved that this property was right in downtown! Very clean and pretty building. Definitely recommend and plan to stay again in the future."

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

Holiday Inn Express Cleveland Downtown, an IHG Hotel
The Westin Cleveland Downtown
The Westin Cleveland Downtown
4 out of 5
777 Saint Clair Ave Ne, Cleveland, OH
The price is RM611 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
RM611
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cleveland. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,017 reviews)
"I like dat place"

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2024

The Westin Cleveland Downtown
Drury Plaza Hotel Cleveland Downtown
Drury Plaza Hotel Cleveland Downtown
3 out of 5
1380 East 6th Street, Cleveland, OH
The price is RM663 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
RM663
per night
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Cleveland. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,028 reviews)
"Rooms were clean , staff was polite and helpful, hot tub was a little dirty but the pool was clean. Good food at the teachers lounge and really enjoyed breakfast as well. Over all we enjoyed our stay and will be back soon!"

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

Drury Plaza Hotel Cleveland Downtown
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.
Superior Living
Superior Living
3 out of 5
2125 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Cleveland. Enjoy free WiFi, a Smart TV, and digital TV. Popular attractions Progressive Field and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ...
5.4/10 (14 reviews)
"I had a very peaceful experience with my husband few days away from the kids"

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2024

Superior Living
ROOST Cleveland
ROOST Cleveland
4 out of 5
105 Prospect Ave E, Cleveland, OH
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Cleveland. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (214 reviews)
"Very clean and beautiful apartment. Near many restaurants and attractions. I would definitely recommend."

Reviewed on 28 Mar 2024

ROOST Cleveland
The Abbey Apartments By Barsala
The Abbey Apartments By Barsala
1900 Abbey Ave, Cleveland, OH
Stay at this aparthotel in Cleveland. Enjoy free WiFi, a TV, and digital TV. Popular attractions Progressive Field and West Side Market are located nearby. Discover ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"Nice, fresh and comfortable apartment!"

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

The Abbey Apartments By Barsala
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.

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Reviews of Cleveland

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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
18 Oct 2019

Really nice city plenty to do and see not too crowded visit if you get chance

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
8 Oct 2019

Visited primarily to go to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, but Cleveland Downtown is definately worth spending time in as it leaves it's industrial past behind.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
15 Sep 2019

We enjoyed the sports teams that we went to see & loved the Rock &roll hall of fame

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
9 Sep 2019

A hidden treasure

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
3 Jun 2019

Just passing through, didn't have a chance to look round. Next time maybe!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
20 Mar 2019

A fun city with plenty to do and friendly people. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is particularly great.