Whether you’re looking for a place for out-of-town relatives to stay, need a weekend staycation, or are traveling through Akron, Ohio, there are a variety of places to make a night’s stay the best ever.
We polled the Everyday Akron community to see what hotels, campgrounds, Airbnbs and other lodging options they recommend, and they really came through.
Check out this list of Akron, Ohio’s best places to stay overnight.Â
Hotels, Bed & Breakfasts and Vacation Rentals in the Greater Akron Area
BLU-Tique Hotel (Downtown Akron)Â
A mid-century modern boutique hotel in Downtown Akron’s historic arts district.
Berrodin Bed & Breakfast (Highland Square, Akron)
Offers three rooms with shared common areas, along with free continental breakfast and fast Wi-Fi.
The O’Neil House Bed & Breakfast (West Akron)
A 19-room Tudor mansion that is elegant yet unpretentious. Features breakfast and tea rooms, along with a private garden.
The Inn at Brandywine Falls (Northfield, in Cuyahoga Valley National Park)
An historic landmark on the National Register of Historic Homes, located adjacent to the Brandywine waterfall
Stanford House (Peninsula, in Cuyahoga Valley National Park)
This historic farmhouse, built in 1843, is run by Conservancy for CVNP. Rent the entire house, which offers 9 bedrooms with 30 beds.
Landmark Lakehouse | Lakefront PLX | Free Kayaks! (Portage Lakes)
Lakefront patio with fire pit and private dock, as well as complimentary use of kayaks
Hilltop Lakehouse: Free Kayaks, Deck, PLX (Portage Lakes)Â
Two-bedroom house with views of the reservoir and complimentary use of kayaks
Swank Pad at Tiki Underground (Cuyahoga Falls)
Stay on the second floor of a fan favorite tiki bar in Downtown Cuyahoga Falls
Courtyard by Marriott (Northside, Downtown Akron)
Located in the Northside District area of Downtown Akron, directly surrounded by a speakeasy, music venue, restaurants, shopping areas and more.
>> Find more hotels, bed and breakfasts, and lodging on the Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau website.Â
>> Find more Akron-area vacation rentals on Airbnb and Vrbo.
Camping in Akron & Northeast Ohio
Heritage Farms (Peninsula, in Cuyahoga Valley National Park)Â
Primitive camping sites and sheltersÂ
Valley Overlook (Peninsula, in Cuyahoga Valley National Park)Â
Family-run lodging and camping area with furnished canvas tent cabins, four-season cabins, and primitive sites
Stow Silver Springs Campground (Stow)
Great for RVs and tent camping, with special rates for Stow residents
Cherokee Park (Mogadore)
Featuring RV campsites and a few family tent sites during the summer
The Lake Campground (Norton)
Overnight and seasonal campaign with various amenities. Offers swim park memberships, too!
Akron Canton Jellystone Campground (Uniontown)Â
Features a variety of lodging and campsites, with use of Clearwater Park Swimming Pool.
Camping sites in Summit Metro Parks (various locations)Â
29 sites at Nimisila Reservoir Metro Park, and two sites along the Towpath Trail
>> Find more campsites, RV sites and cabin options on Hipcamp.
>> Conservancy for CVNP lists additional camping options in the Greater Akron/Northeast Ohio area on their website.
Getting Around Akron
In addition to the typical ride sharing and taxi services, Akron has options for buses, scooters, trains, and more. Visit the Downtown Akron website for a variety of transit options, along with the METRO website for public bus routes and options.
Things to Do While Staying Overnight in Akron
Akron, Ohio, is full of things to do during your visit: dining, shopping, entertainment and more. Explore the Everyday Akron blog for ideas and be sure to follow @everydayakron on Instagram to get first-hand info from a new Akronite each week.Â
You can also check out our Explore More in 2024 page for even more blog posts, guides and ideas. (Be sure to use #ExploreMore2024AK in your captions across social media platforms and tag @everydayakron in your posts.)
We hope you enjoy your stay!
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