Title: University Circle Travel Guide: Best of University Circle, Cleveland Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in University Circle](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Circle-Cleveland-Hotels.0-n6341957-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Cleveland](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Cleveland.d178250.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Cleveland](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Cleveland.d178250.Travel-Guide-Activities)[University Circle Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-University-Circle.d6341957.Car-Hire-Guide)[University Circle Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Circle.d6341957.Holidays-City-Breaks) # University Circle Travel Guide ## Cleveland ![Severance Hall featuring heritage architecture and an administrative building](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/60000/60150-Severance-Hall.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cleveland Museum of Art which includes interior views and art](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/60000/60166-Cleveland-Museum-Of-Art.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Severance Hall which includes heritage architecture and an administrative building](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/60000/60152-Severance-Hall.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cleveland Botanical Garden which includes a park and autumn colours](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/60000/60225-Cleveland-Botantical-Garden.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cleveland Museum of Art featuring heritage architecture, autumn leaves and a pond](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/59000/59931-Cleveland.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit University Circle Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Cleveland travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Cleveland.dx178250) #### Visit Cleveland’s cultural heart to discover a wealth of museums, restaurants and cafes, fine botanical gardens and more. Wherever you go in University Circle you will encounter beautiful buildings with rich histories such as Glidden House or Severance Hall, home of the Cleveland Orchestra. Browse works by master painters at Cleveland Art gallery’s extensive European collection or learn about the area’s history in the Western Reserve Historical Society. Children will enjoy a visit to the Children’s Museum while adults may appreciate the chance to relax in the Cleveland Botanical Gardens. The name University Circle came about in the 1880s when Western Reserve University relocated there. In the early 20th century several more grand institutions were added and it soon became Cleveland’s cultural centre. Covering 550 acres (222 hectares) the area is where you will find almost all of Cleveland’s major museums, university buildings and medical institutions. Admire the plants in the Botanical Gardens, which feature large glass domes containing a rainforest landscape filled with butterflies. Pay a visit to the Natural History Museum to learn about the flora, fauna and geological history of the area. See dinosaur skeletons and meet Lucy, one of the oldest human skeletons ever discovered. For more recent history, visit the 20th-century mansions of the Western Reserve Historical Society. Take your time to explore the Cleveland Museum of Art and its excellent collections of European Impressionists art and Asian pieces. If you like music, visit to the Cleveland Institute of Music, which puts on over 500 concerts a year. Also visit Severance Hall for a tour or to listen to the Cleveland Orchestra. Wade Oval, in the centre of the Circle, is the centre for many of Cleveland’s favourite festivals. If you visit between June and August, head along to Wade Oval Wednesdays to catch a free concert. The Circle is lined with cafés, restaurants and bars so grab a drink or something to eat at the end of the day. University Circle is located east of Cleveland’s town centre and is served by regular buses and a light rail. There is also a regular free bus that goes around the circle, shuttling you between attractions. You’ll find metered parking at several garages. --- ### Popular places to visit ![Cleveland Museum of Art](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/59000/59931-Cleveland.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cleveland Museum of Art In this excellent, free museum you can browse masterpieces by Monet, Van Gogh and Goya, and discover a remarkable collection of Ancient Egyptian art. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cleveland-Museum-Of-Art-University-Circle.d6066281.Attraction) ![Severance Hall](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/60000/60151-Severance-Hall.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Severance Hall Come and see a concert in the elaborate surroundings of one of the most highly regarded concert halls in the United States. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Severance-Hall-University-Circle.d6066291.Attraction) ![Cleveland Museum of Natural History which includes modern architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/60000/60156-Cleveland-Museum-Of-Natural-History.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cleveland Museum of Natural History Meet Lucy, the world’s oldest human skeleton and Happy, a enormous dinosaur skeleton before experiencing a simulated earthquake and playing the birdsong piano. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cleveland-Museum-Of-Natural-History-University-Circle.d6066279.Attraction) ![Cleveland Botanical Garden featuring a garden and a cascade](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/60000/60227-Cleveland-Botantical-Garden.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cleveland Botanical Garden Be dazzled by the colorful plants and butterflies of the Costa Rican rainforest and explore the lushly planted gardens in these superb botanical gardens. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cleveland-Botanical-Garden-University-Circle.d6066285.Attraction) ![Western Reserve Historical Society showing modern architecture and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/60000/60207-Western-Reserve-Historical-Society.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Western Reserve Historical Society See original examples of classic cars, learn about past American fashions and explore Cleveland’s history within the walls of two restored 20th century houses. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Western-Reserve-Historical-Society-University-Circle.d6161735.Attraction) ![Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/b4bbf5e5802621895f5eb505520326e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland You can spend time studying the exhibits at Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland during your trip to Cleveland. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Museum-Of-Contemporary-Art-Cleveland-Cleveland.d6066299.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Cleveland: Eerie Ghosts Haunted Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47691265/0d0cf914-0f1a-455e-bad3-f45e3f69856a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Phantom's Parade on Prospect: Cleveland Ghost Tours £18 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/phantoms-parade-on-prospect-cleveland-ghost-tours.a47691265.activity-details) ![The Escape Game: Epic 60-Minute Adventures at Crocker Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48157686/fbcffbe4-84dc-472a-80f8-899a09070f6c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Escape Game: Epic 60-Minute Adventures at Crocker Park £31 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-escape-game-epic-60-minute-adventures-at-crocker-park.a48157686.activity-details) ![Group in vintage clothes at escape room game](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/477197/48696222-1e49-4aa7-91df-17b7adc9e732.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Clockwork Caper Escape Room (Victorian/Steampunk theme) £29 per traveller **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-clockwork-caper-escape-room-victoriansteampunk-theme.a477197.activity-details) ![Hear Haunted Histories on Our cleveland Ghost Tour. ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46537667/4fd16ec0-c88e-49de-8856-3a1645512254.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Phantom's Parade on Prospect: Cleveland Ghost Tours £24 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/phantoms-parade-on-prospect-cleveland-ghost-tours.a46537667.activity-details) ![Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Cleveland Sights & Stories](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4003581/dbbd9ced-7042-4702-b482-5fd2d106497f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Cleveland Sights & Stories £20 per traveller **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/smartphone-guided-walking-tour-of-downtown-cleveland-sights-stories.a4003581.activity-details) ![Cleveland Scavenger Hunt: Cleveland Culture](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2562484/be90b0d0-499c-44ab-94b2-607122a9c02d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Self Guided Scavenger Hunt: Cleveland Culture £9 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/self-guided-scavenger-hunt-cleveland-culture.a2562484.activity-details) [See all activities in Cleveland](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Cleveland.d178250.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in University Circle ![The Glidden House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4100/4042/a94737c8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Glidden House 1901 Ford Dr Cleveland OH £157 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this historic hotel in Cleveland. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews) Beautiful hotel with very friendly and attentive staff. Breakfast buffet was a very nice and delicious spread in a very beautiful setting. Bed was very comfortable. My only complaint would be the room isn't very sound proof as we could hear every little thing going on in the hallway and were woken ... Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=4042&PinnedHotelID=4042&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6341957) ![Courtyard by Marriott Cleveland University Circle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5860000/5851200/5851143/7637a23e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Courtyard by Marriott Cleveland University Circle 2021 Cornell Rd Cleveland OH £148 21 Jan - 22 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cleveland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (957 reviews) Amazing staff. Very accommodating. Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F01%2F2026&endDate=22%2F01%2F2026&selected=5851143&PinnedHotelID=5851143&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6341957) ![The Westin Cleveland Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3400/3332/a3be6d16_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Westin Cleveland Downtown 777 Saint Clair Ave Ne Cleveland OH £113 29 Jan - 30 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cleveland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,991 reviews) Awesome hotel! The room was very clean. Nice view of the city! We would highly recommend and would definitely stay here again! Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F01%2F2026&endDate=30%2F01%2F2026&selected=3332&PinnedHotelID=3332&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6341957) ![Hyatt Regency Cleveland At The Arcade](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/600000/597000/596912/b5eab360_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Regency Cleveland At The Arcade 420 Superior Ave E Cleveland OH Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £119 10 Feb - 11 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cleveland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,109 reviews) Great stay Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=596912&PinnedHotelID=596912&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6341957) ![Hilton Garden Inn Cleveland Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/870000/866100/866043/725ce971_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Garden Inn Cleveland Downtown 1100 Carnegie Ave Cleveland OH £87 21 Jan - 22 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cleveland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 7.4/10 Good! (1,031 reviews) Clean room | Helpful Staff Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F01%2F2026&endDate=22%2F01%2F2026&selected=866043&PinnedHotelID=866043&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6341957) ![Kimpton Schofield Hotel by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13190000/13181300/13181279/db78d7b4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kimpton Schofield Hotel by IHG 2000 East Ninth Street Cleveland OH £96 22 Jan - 23 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Cleveland. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews) Excellent room Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F01%2F2026&endDate=23%2F01%2F2026&selected=13181279&PinnedHotelID=13181279&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6341957) [See all 1,937 properties in University Circle](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=16%2F01%2F2026&endDate=17%2F01%2F2026®ionId=6341957) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Cleveland-Little-Italy.dx553248635976480278) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/22f137b0c52ce16e9686aa6f0a8376dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Fairfax While you're in Fairfax, take in top sights like Karamu House and jump on the metro at East 105th-Quincy Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cleveland-Fairfax.dx857203583043514368) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/97f0795df56d1db8d2e6c753a14e2e05.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Hough While visiting Hough, you might make a stop by sights like Hough Obelisk and Eliza Bryant Center. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cleveland-Hough.dx553248635976476248) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/0dd9133347efbfbeec764edd9ef042ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Central If you're spending some time in Central, Agora Theater & Ballroom and Phyllis Wheatley Association & Jane Hunter Museum are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cleveland-Central.dx857202747634642944) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/10388da3387598a6ac0100ec6e75d182.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Goodrich-Kirtland Park If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Goodrich-Kirtland Park and surrounding area, you can visit Agora Theater & Ballroom and Children's Museum of Cleveland. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cleveland-Goodrich-Kirtland-Park.dx857203074704351232) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/ec9ea24e3c8a349dae7ad68786be0414.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Playhouse Square Playhouse Square is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Cleveland Play House and Allen Theatre. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cleveland-Playhouse-Square.dx553248633938968455) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # University Circle Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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