Hotels in Cleveland

Hotels in Cleveland: prices, timing and areas

When to book a stay in Cleveland for less

Cleveland is cheapest in winter. February is usually the bottom of the market, about a quarter below the average, when the lakefront is cold and empty. It is dearest in autumn, especially in October, when the sports season and conferences overlap and rates rise by more than a quarter. The arrival day matters too, but differently from many European cities: Sunday is the cheapest and Friday the dearest, as the weekend draws fans and concert-goers. Cleveland is booked ahead for big games and clinic dates. For a good price, be ready about two months out.

What a stay costs by property type

Cleveland has a typically American hotel market, from a cheap motel by the beltway to five stars in a downtown tower. The cheapest sleep is in motels near the airport and in Lakewood by the lake; you pay the most in brand-name hotels by Public Square. Below are indicative nightly rates outside the autumn peak.

Indicative rates for a double room, outside the autumn peak and game weekends. In Cleveland the same hotel can differ a lot between a Sunday and a Friday with a big event, so check the real price for your dates in the search above.

Where a stay costs more and where it is cheaper

Most properties cluster in Downtown, around Public Square, the stadiums and Playhouse Square, close to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on the lake. It is the handiest but also the priciest area. Trendy and full of bars are Ohio City and Tremont on the west side of the Cuyahoga River, with a good link to the centre. University Circle to the east is a base by the museums and the Cleveland Clinic, handy for a medical visit. It is cheaper further out, in Lakewood by the lake and near Hopkins Airport. The city has light rail and buses, but Cleveland is also easy to explore by car, so a base further from Downtown is still practical.

Which stay in Cleveland suits whom

• First time in Cleveland. Downtown near Public Square is the easiest base. From here it is a walk to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Playhouse Square and the Lake Erie waterfront.
• For a game or concert. Hotels downtown within walking distance of the stadiums and the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. After the event you walk back, with no transport to find.
• For a clinic visit. Hotels in University Circle and around the Cleveland Clinic, close to the medical center and the museums. Handy for a longer stay tied to treatment.
• For families. Family rooms in mid-range hotels a little outside the centre. Close to the Great Lakes Science Center, the aquarium and Edgewater Park on the lake.
• For couples. Boutique hotels in historic downtown towers and trendy addresses in Tremont. Close in the evening to the restaurants, bars and music scene.
• With a car or near the airport. Motels near Hopkins Airport and in Lakewood have free parking and lower prices. Good for an early flight or a drive around the area.

Example hotels in Cleveland with prices

From a roadside motel to five stars by Public Square, a few Cleveland names with a from price. Just a starting point, as rates can climb noticeably in autumn and on weekends with big games.

From prices for a double room. In Cleveland the same hotel can differ a lot between a Sunday and a game-day Friday, so check your exact dates in the search.

When Cleveland is at its most expensive

The highest prices come with autumn, which makes October often the most expensive month of the year. It is the peak of the sports season and conference time, when the city fills with guests. It can be dear too in summer, in the season of festivals and lakefront events, and on weekends with big baseball, football and basketball games. Winter on Lake Erie is cold and snowy, which is why February brings the lowest prices. It is calmest and cheapest off-season, away from the big events.