Cleveland

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Cleveland showing night scenes, a bridge and a city
Cleveland
Cleveland
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame which includes music and interior views
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 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Huntington Bank Field are top spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Cleveland area at Tower City-Public Square Station.

Downtown Cleveland
Greater Cleveland Aquarium showing marine life and interior views

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
Greater Cleveland Aquarium which includes marine life and interior views

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
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 Arena might round out your trip.

Gateway District
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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
Greater Cleveland Aquarium which includes marine life and interior views

The Flats

Well liked for its restaurants and riverfront, The Flats is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica and Greater Cleveland Aquarium, and jump on the metro at Tower City-Public Square Station to get around the city.

The Flats
The Westin Cleveland Downtown
The Westin Cleveland Downtown
4 out of 5
777 Saint Clair Ave Ne, Cleveland, OH
The price is S$172 per night from 3 Apr to 4 Apr
S$172
includes taxes & fees
3 Apr - 4 Apr
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cleveland. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,211 reviews)
"Clean and friendly service"

Reviewed on 31 Mar, 2025

The Westin Cleveland Downtown
Hotel Indigo Cleveland Downtown by IHG
Hotel Indigo Cleveland Downtown by IHG
3.5 out of 5
651 Huron Rd E, Cleveland, OH
The price is S$163 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
S$163
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Cleveland. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,106 reviews)
"This is our first time at this hotel in Cleveland, very nice,convenient location, amzing staff especially the Manger Julie so helpful and social loved her,definitely going back to stay soon 😀"

Reviewed on 2 Apr, 2025

Hotel Indigo Cleveland Downtown by IHG
Drury Plaza Hotel Cleveland Downtown
Drury Plaza Hotel Cleveland Downtown
3 out of 5
1380 East 6th Street, Cleveland, OH
The price is S$189 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
S$189
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Cleveland. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,441 reviews)
"This was a great central property to downtown events"

Reviewed on 1 Apr, 2025

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.
2125 Superior Living
2125 Superior Living
2 out of 5
2125 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH
Stay at this aparthotel in Cleveland. Enjoy free parking and housekeeping. Popular attractions Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Progressive Field are located ...
5.6/10 (20 reviews)
"The apartment was wonderful and very reasonably priced. The beds were comfortable. We could not get the TV to work. That was a bit disappointing. We had some trouble getting into the apartment with the codes. The people told us we would get a code 24 hours in advance and they never gave it to me. ..."

Reviewed on 17 Feb, 2025

2125 Superior Living
The Abbey Apartments By Barsala
The Abbey Apartments By Barsala
3.5 out of 5
1900 Abbey Ave, Cleveland, OH
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Cleveland. Enjoy free WiFi, in-room washers/dryers, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Progressive Field and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (83 reviews)
"No frills awesome place"

Reviewed on 19 Mar, 2025

The Abbey Apartments By Barsala
Barsala At The Monroe Apartments
Barsala At The Monroe Apartments
4 out of 5
1862 East 123rd St, Cleveland, OH
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Cleveland. Enjoy free WiFi, in-room washers/dryers, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Progressive Field and Rock ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (15 reviews)
"Nice place and great host"

Reviewed on 29 Jan, 2025

Barsala At The Monroe Apartments
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

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

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

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

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

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

A hidden treasure

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

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

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

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