Old West Side Travel Guide
Ann Arbor
Visit Old West Side
Popular places to visit
University of Michigan
Come to see the ivied halls, grassy quads, cultural performances and athletic events at this renowned university, one of the world’s most prestigious.
Michigan Stadium
Catch an event at Michigan Stadium during your trip to Ann Arbor. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
U of M Hospital
If U of M Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Ann Arbor.
University of Michigan Museum of Art
Browse one of the nation’s greatest and oldest university art collections at this museum on the prestigious University of Michigan campus.
Exhibit Museum of Natural History at the University Of Michigan
Science and history are fun to explore at this family-friendly museum. Exhibits are geared to appeal to students, community members and visitors.
Hill Auditorium
Enjoy classical music, a rock concert or performing arts event in this impressive century-old venue on the University of Michigan campus.
Things to do
Shaanxi Archaeological Museum English-speaking Guide Service
Ann Arbor Scavenger Hunt Interactive Walking Activity
Private Dinner Cooking and Cocktails Class
Shaanxi Archaeological Museum English-speaking Guide Service
Ann Arbor Scavenger Hunt Interactive Walking Activity
Private Dinner Cooking and Cocktails Class
Top hotels in Old West Side
Residence Inn Ann Arbor Downtown
This was a great hotel. Very clean with great breakfast. It was close to all the restaurants and university of Michigan.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Ann Arbor City Club Apartments
Parking was safe and free
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Weber's Hotel & Restaurant
Hasn't been updated in a while, the pool area is nice, but a heads up is that they wont allow you to bring any food or drink of your own to the whole pool area which is set up with plenty of tables and chairs (not even a bag of chips, or a soda) . Food is allowed, but only if you buy it from them, ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Graduate by Hilton Ann Arbor
Nice hotel located walking distance from many restaurants and cafes, just know that if you have a car and are staying a few days it can get expensive since the valet is $40 per day. Otherwise you can park in another location and it costs per hour which end up being something similar. Other than that ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Wyndham Garden Ann Arbor
The property needs some updating and system repairs for the in room heating/cooling. The property also smelled heavily of smoke - cigarette and weed smoke so that was gross. The staff apologized profusely and didn’t try to make excuses, they just tried to make it right. We ended up in a much better ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Saint John's Resort
It was a wonderful relaxing stay
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old West Side
Main Street
Main Street is well liked for its museums and art galleries. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Ann Arbor Hands On Museum and Hill Auditorium are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Downtown
If you're spending some time in Downtown, Ann Arbor Hands On Museum and Kempf House Museum are top sights worth seeing.
South Central
If you're spending some time in South Central, Yost Ice Arena and Michigan Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Eberwhite Woods
Eberwhite Woods might not have many top sights, but Michigan Stadium and Crisler Arena are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Kerrytown
Travellers enjoy Kerrytown for its museums and art galleries. Consider checking out Ann Arbor Hands On Museum while you're in the area.
North Central
When in North Central, you can plan a visit to Ann Arbor Hands On Museum and Hill Auditorium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
