East Lansing, MI

Travel Guide

East Lansing
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Where to stay in East Lansing

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Grand River

5/5(13 area reviews)

While Grand River isn't home to many top sights, Massage & Wellness and Spartan Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.

Grand River
A scoop of Scarlet Knight Delight and a scoop of Dantonio's Double Fudge Fake from the famous MSU dairy store.

Downtown East Lansing

While Downtown East Lansing might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Massage & Wellness and Spartan Stadium.

Downtown East Lansing
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Bailey

Though Bailey might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Massage & Wellness and Spartan Stadium.

Bailey
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Whitehills

While there might not be top attractions in Whitehills, you can explore the larger area and discover places like John M. Patriarche Park and Massage & Wellness.

Whitehills
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Heritage Hills

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Heritage Hills and surrounding area, you can visit John M. Patriarche Park and Massage & Wellness.

Heritage Hills
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Avondale Square

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Avondale Square and surrounding area, you can visit Bigelow Thomas Kuhn House and John M. Patriarche Park.

Avondale Square
Graduate by Hilton East Lansing

Graduate by Hilton East Lansing

4 out of 5
133 Evergreen Avenue East Lansing MI
The price is SAR 366 per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
SAR 366
SAR 414 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in East Lansing. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour health club, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,030 reviews)
It’s got a lot of cool stuff on the walls

Reviewed on 1 January 2026

Graduate by Hilton East Lansing
SpringHill Suites by Marriott East Lansing University Area

SpringHill Suites by Marriott East Lansing University Area

2.5 out of 5
1100 Trowbridge Rd East Lansing MI
The price is SAR 356 per night from Feb 10 to Feb 11
SAR 356
SAR 403 total
10 Feb - 11 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in East Lansing. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
Rooms are spacious and great for families with bigger kids. One can use the sofa if they refuse to share a queen! Lots of plugs which is also a must-have with a family of many devices. Breakfast was good - although not as replenished 30 minutes to close. Love to see all the MSU fans!

Reviewed on 30 December 2025

SpringHill Suites by Marriott East Lansing University Area
Hyatt House Lansing University Area

Hyatt House Lansing University Area

3 out of 5
3150 E MICHIGAN AVE East Lansing MI
The price is SAR 390 per night from Feb 3 to Feb 4
SAR 390
SAR 441 total
3 Feb - 4 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in East Lansing. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (851 reviews)
Everything was as expected, clean room and efficient staff.

Reviewed on 5 January 2026

Hyatt House Lansing University Area
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.
Peaceful 4BR Lakefront Getaway on Park Lake

Peaceful 4BR Lakefront Getaway on Park Lake

Bath Township MI
Stay at this vacation home in East Lansing. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Hawk Hollow Golf Course and Bath School Memorial ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (69 reviews)
Second stay here as we were in town for a Spartans hockey game. Plenty of room and comfortable accommodations here. Well organized and clean. We will be back! (It was December and snowy so we didn’t enjoy the backyard this trip.)

Reviewed on 7 December 2025

Peaceful 4BR Lakefront Getaway on Park Lake
Charming 2-bedroom townhome - 1 Mile from MSU!!

Charming 2-bedroom townhome - 1 Mile from MSU!!

2 out of 5
East Lansing MI
Stay at this vacation home in East Lansing. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions John M. Patriarche Park and Bigelow Thomas ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Many nice touches to make short term visits easy. No rerouting extension cords to charge phones or having to remember to log out of streaming services. The property was spotless.

Reviewed on 30 December 2025

Charming 2-bedroom townhome - 1 Mile from MSU!!
MSU 2BR Home w/ Garage, EV Charger, Patio & Grill – Walk to Campus

MSU 2BR Home w/ Garage, EV Charger, Patio & Grill – Walk to Campus

East Lansing MI
Stay at this vacation home in East Lansing. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Bigelow Thomas Kuhn House and John M. Patriarche ...
10/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
Clean property, well appointed - especially the kitchen which we did use.

Reviewed on 13 October 2025

MSU 2BR Home w/ Garage, EV Charger, Patio & Grill – Walk to Campus
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 East Lansing

4.3
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
57
5 - Excellent 43%
4 - Good
61
4 - Good 46%
3 - Okay
13
3 - Okay 10%
2 - Disappointing
0
2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
1
1 - Terrible 1%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Pleasant college town with very friendly people who made us feel welcome in our PSU team clothing. Walking through campus was beautiful.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

The area is a nice college town setting. Just regret the hotel choice.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

went to my alum mater and had a great week end other than the accomodations. Just awful

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

We are Spartan alumni. We come to E Lansing avlot

4/5 - Good

Laurie

Love east Lansing. We were here for a MSU event and always a good time

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

My favorite place! Go Green!