Detroit on a Budget
Updated: July 15, 2004
Get a lot for a little at these Detroit favorites.
On this page:Cheap Eats, Budget Hotels, Attractions.
Cheap Eats
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Xochimilco Restaurant
Read Reviews3409 Bagley St, Detroit, MI 48216 (map)
The city's most authentic Mexican restaurant offers plenty of affordable, shareable options like chimichangas and nopalitos.
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Polish Village Cafe
Read Reviews2990 Yemans St, Hamtramck, MI 48212 (map)
An affordable platter of juicy kielbasa, crisp potato pancakes and moist pierogi will fill your stomach--and arteries--for days.
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National Coney Island
Read Reviews1812 N Main St, Royal Oak, MI 48073 (map)
This local institution's hot dogs keep patrons' stomachs filled without making much of a dent in their wallets.
Budget Hotels
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Detroit Riverside Hotel
Read Reviews2 Washington Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226 (map)
Affordable digs for visitors to downtown's jazz festival and auto show.
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Embassy Suites Hotel Detroit Livonia / Metro West
Read Reviews19525 Victor Parkway, Livonia, MI 48152 (map)
Among the suburbs' countless options, this accommodating outpost of the national chain offers a lot of bang for the buck.
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Hampton Inn Dearborn
Write a review20061 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48124 (map)
Dearborn's top wallet-friendly option offers a clean, consistent stay and complimentary breakfast.
Attractions
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Hart Plaza
Read ReviewsJefferson Ave, Detroit, MI 48226 (map)
This primo people-watching spot makes for an ideal location for an urban picnic.
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Cranbrook School
Read Reviews39221 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 (map)
Head to this cultural playground to become one with nature and take in some serious art and architecture.
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Belle Isle
Read ReviewsBelle Isle Park, Detroit, MI 48243 (map)
Spend the whole day in this city oasis and take the family to the park's zoo, aquarium and nature center.




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