When to Visit Frankenmuth, Michigan
Expect room rates to go up during festival season in Frankenmuth. The city preserves Bavarian culture in several of its festivals, and these are some of the most popular. If you're attending Bavarian Fest or Oktoberfest, you'll have to book well in advance. The Summer Music Fest also brings in more than 25,000 people, so you'll also have to book early if you want to visit for that fest. Otherwise, check the fest dates to avoid the highest hotel prices if you're interested in exploring other aspects of Frankenmuth.
Below is a chart of the current pricing seasonality of hotels and motels in Frankenmuth, MI:
Frankenmuth by Star Rating
Below are 3 charts demonstrating mean nightly cost trends by star rating class in Frankenmuth, MI. You can use these illustrations to calculate the least expensive dates to book a room in Frankenmuth for upcoming travels.
Luxury Hotel Options in Frankenmuth, Michigan
Stay near all the fun at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Frankenmuth, one of just a few hotels actually located in downtown Frankenmuth. If you're visiting Frankenmuth for one of the festivals, you can't do better than putting yourself at this location right next to all the action! The Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Frankenmuth is a stylish hotel that has delighted former customers. Guest reviews highlight every aspect of staying here as above-par, and specifically mention the comfortable beds, clean facilities, and fantastic bar and lounge area with great drinks.
In your room you'll get premium TV channels and free Wi-Fi. Don't hesitate to book a room with an accessible bathroom, in-room accessibility, or a roll-in shower for your accessibility requirements. Express check-in and check-out ensure you get to start celebrating and get on your way in record time. Free breakfast has hot offerings like eggs and breakfast meats to get your day started well. The fitness facility and indoor pool are fabulous recreation options. The property also offers a snack bar, dry cleaning services, and a 24-hour business center.
Nearby in Saginaw you'll find the three-star Montague Inn, a beautiful boutique property with 17 individually decorated guest rooms. Rooms have four-poster beds and classic furnishings, with small touches like floral window treatments and pictures on the walls that will make you feel like you're staying with a rich friend instead of in a hotel. Free breakfast and free self parking are available. On the premises you'll find a beautiful garden and a sweeping outdoor area, perfect for morning walks after breakfast. They also offer a restaurant which former guests have said offers delicious food.
Affordable Options in Frankenmuth, Michigan
3 Star Average Prices: $130.11
To find the most affordable hotel options during your Frankenmuth visit, the nearby cities of Saginaw and Bridgeport offer unbeatable affordable rates that will fit within almost any budget. You'll be just a short drive from Frankenmuth in both cases.
At the Motel 6 Frankenmuth / Saginaw, room rates start below $45 a night. Free cable, free HBO, and internet (unlimited for $4.95) are available in your room. You'll love having access to laundry facilities, which makes staying near Frankenmuth in Saginaw, Michigan, for an extended period of time quite easy. Pets are welcome, and each morning you'll find delicious coffee in the lobby to help you get your day started.
The Knights Inn Bridgeport offers rooms starting under $48 a night. You'll be in Bridgeport, which is right next to Frankenmuth. To bring pets, it's $15 a night. Free Wi-Fi, free breakfast, and free self parking are part of what make the Knights Inn Bridgeport such a great value. Plus, the property has a business center and fitness facilities. Laundry facilities make it easy to be a traveler and to pack light. A 24-hour front desk is there when you need something, and the lobby has coffee and tea for your daily caffeine kick.
2 Star Average Prices: $116.01
Best Discounts in Frankenmuth, Michigan
The Comfort Inn Birch Run - Frankenmuth is located in Birch Run, Michigan, right near the highway and just a few miles from Frankenmuth. When you stay here, seniors and AARP members, as well as AAA members, save $9 a night on room rates. Government employees save $2 a night.
When you choose the Comfort Inn Birch Run, you'll be at a hotel that guests have found clean and comfortable. The property offers several 24-hour amenities, including the business center, the front desk, and the fitness facilities. Accessible bathrooms, roll-in showers, and in-room accessibility are all available. If you're traveling for business, take advantage of the business center. For those traveling with kids (or those who just want some extra entertainment!) an arcade is available on premises. Free breakfast and free Wi-Fi go perfectly with amenities like an indoor pool and a spa tub to make this hotel an overall great choice for many types of traveler.
At the Baymont Inn & Suites Frankenmuth/Bridgeport, AAA members and senior citizens save 10 percent on room rates, while government and military personnel save 12 percent. This Baymont Inn & Suites location is quite close to Frankenmuth in Bridgeport, one of the towns that borders Frankenmuth.
Bring your pets with you to the Baymont Inn & Suites Frankenmuth/Bridgeport. The pet fee is $25 per stay, per pet, and you just need to call the property ahead of time to arrange the right accommodations for your furry family members. Free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and free self parking make your discount even sweeter. The 24-hour front desk and 24-hour fitness facility cater to the night owls staying here. An indoor pool and business center are available as well. This Baymont Inn location offers accessible bathrooms and in-room accessibility.
Best Value Options in Frankenmuth, Michigan
Stay in nearby Birch Run for rates starting less than $100 a night when you choose the Best Western of Birch Run/Frankenmuth. At this location you'll find comfortable furniture gathered around the lobby fireplace, which is the perfect place to relax with a cup of coffee or your complimentary breakfast. Common spaces also feature a game room, a restaurant, laundry facilities, an indoor pool, and a spa tub. The hotel also features a bar, which is the perfect place to socialize with your family or with other hotel guests. You can order room service during limited hours if you don't feel like going to the restaurant.
Stay in Birch Run at the Hampton Inn Birch Run/Frankenmuth. You'll be quite close to the Birch Run Premium Outlets and the Dixie Motor Speedway, as well as being just a few miles from downtown Frankenmuth. Accessible bathrooms, in-room accessibility, and roll-in showers are all available at this Hampton Inn location. An indoor pool and spa tub are there for perfect relaxation, while the fitness facility and business center are available for physical and mental work. Free breakfast and free Wi-Fi add extra value to your stay here, as do the laundry facilities and the express check-in option.
Bring Your Family to the Festival in Frankenmuth, Michigan
Choose a hotel with amenities that will please the whole family during your Frankenmuth vacation. Properties with kid-friendly policies that help you save money are the way to go, especially when they offer food and entertainment options that will please kids and adults alike. Both of these family oriented properties offer accessible bathrooms and roll-in showers. The Holiday Inn Express also offers in-room accessibility.
Rates at the Country Inn & Suites by Carlson, Birch Run, MI start well below $90 a night, and you'll be located quite near Frankenmuth in Birch Run. You'll also be extremely close to the Birch Run Premium Outlets, a fantastic spot for an afternoon of great shopping. If you're traveling with kids 18 and under, they stay free with parents and guardians as long as they use existing bedding. The kids can splash around in the indoor pool while the adults soak in the spa tub. Free Wi-Fi keeps the kids from eating up your data while playing Pokemon Go, and free breakfast gets everyone fed before heading to one of Frankenmuth's amazing festivals.
You can bring up to two kids 12 and under with you to the Holiday Inn Express Birch Run - Frankenmuth Area if you want to take advantage of the deal that lets them stay free with parents and guardians. The free breakfast with eggs, omelets, and breakfast meats will fill up the whole family and have you ready for a day of sight-seeing and exploring. A game room will delight kids and adults alike, and if you'd rather have more aquatic entertainment, check out the indoor pool and spa tub.
Whether you're traveling to Frankenmuth for a festival or for a quieter visit, your trip doesn't start until you book the right hotel room. For those traveling in groups to a Frankenmuth festival, many of these hotels offer discount rates to large groups when you book all at once.
FAQs about hotels in Frankenmuth
How much does a cheap hotel in Frankenmuth cost per night?
In the last year, a 2 star hotel in Frankenmuth can be as cheap as $116.01 per night. (based on HotelPlanner prices)
How much does a 3 star hotel in Frankenmuth cost per night?
In the last year, the average 3 star hotel in Frankenmuth has been $130.11 per night. (based on HotelPlanner prices)
Recent traveler guest reviews of Frankenmuth, MI
Below are reviews of the city of Frankenmuth, MI from an actual visitor's perspective.
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4.0 / 5
A fun city to visit.
Jeff T., from 01-Jul-2025
"German Heritage"
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5.0 / 5
Love the German Heritage. It is a very quaint town
Brian H., from 20-Jun-2025
"Lots to do!"
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5.0 / 5
Several things to do in and around Frankenmuth!
Mark K., from 10-Jun-2025
"St. Lorenz Lutheran Church"
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4.0 / 5
I love attending St. Lorenz Lutheran Church.
Mark O., from 25-May-2025
"So much to see and do!"
Score
5.0 / 5
Historic Museum, Golden Ticket Trolley, Zehnder's Food, St. Lorenz Church, there was a lot of other things to do.
Ron T., from 09-May-2025
"Shopping!!!"
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4.0 / 5
Bronner's Christmas Store and the General Store!
Bobbi C., from 03-May-2025
"Waterpark and Shops to Explore"
Score
4.0 / 5
Zhenders dinner was a great experience, kids loved the old fashioned candy store. Other then that, we couldn't get our kids to leave the Waterpark or we would have loved to explore more
Selina M., from 02-May-2025
"Love Frankenmuth and the small shops and eateries!"
Score
5.0 / 5
Love spending time in Frankenmuth! There's a lot to see and plenty of small shops and restaurants!
Terry M., from 27-Apr-2025
"Love the stores and restaurants!"
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4.0 / 5
I love that everything is in walking distance. I love the different stores and restaurants. Bloody Mary at T Dubs was delicious.
Ashley G., from 24-Apr-2025
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5.0 / 5
We go to Frankenmuth all the time. We wanted to treat ourselves and stay overnight. Alittle disappointed.
Michelle D., from 10-Mar-2025
"Great location"
Score
5.0 / 5
Downtown shops and dining.
Meta T., from 26-Dec-2024
"Great location"
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5.0 / 5
Downtown shops and dining.
Meta T., from 26-Dec-2024
"Good location"
Score
5.0 / 5
Frankenmuth is always in my top 5 places to visit. The towns attractions are without compare.
Tom R., from 26-Dec-2024
"Delightful Town!"
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4.0 / 5
Frankenmuth is a delightful town and really made the Christmas feel real. Stores were nice and there are plenty of food options to please everyone. Store clerks were very nice and this was a great experience.
Robert E., from 30-Nov-2024
"Great location ??"
Score
5.0 / 5
amazing city- cmas lights were gorgeous- even tho cold we walked all over the place - LOVED that all the River Place stores were open, we shopped everywhere - LOVED all the bakeries (ate tooooo much!)
Margaret H., from 29-Nov-2024
"Great location"
Score
4.0 / 5
amazing city- cmas lights were gorgeous- even tho cold we walked all over the place - LOVED that all the River Place stores were open, we shopped everywhere - LOVED all the bakeries (ate tooooo much!)
Margaret H., from 29-Nov-2024
"Nice location"
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4.0 / 5
Wonderful Christmas town!
Laurie N., from 23-Nov-2024
"Many Shops & Eateries!"
Score
5.0 / 5
All the choices of shops and places to eat!
Susan M., from 19-Nov-2024
"Love Rau's Country Store & the Cheese Haus!"
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4.0 / 5
I love Rau's Country store and the Cheese Haus!
Linsey A., from 17-Nov-2024
"The room is clean and comfortable. The staff is friendly and very helpful."
Score
4.0 / 5
Friendly service everywhere. Enjoy the shopping.
Evelyn R., from 26-Oct-2024
"Food, Shopping & Carriage Rides!"
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5.0 / 5
Food and shopping and the carriage ride through town.
Michael P., from 20-Oct-2024
"Bronner's, Shopping & Good Food!"
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4.0 / 5
Bronner's, shopping and the food! We ate at Slo Bones, always good food!
Saunice M., from 15-Oct-2024
"Carriage Rides & Bronner's Christmas Wonderland!"
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5.0 / 5
The town was very nice. We enjoyed it all. Bronner's was everything I dreamed it would be and more. The horse and carriage ride was truly amazing. The shopping was good too. A little bit for everyone.
Roland P., from 10-Oct-2024
"Shops!"
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4.0 / 5
Shops!
Steve D., from 07-Oct-2024
"Excellent location close to Bronners."
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5.0 / 5
So many things within walking distance and even Bronners is just a very short drive.
James R., from 01-Oct-2024
"Loved Everything!"
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4.0 / 5
Everything, the ease of getting around, the tons of eating options, the super cleanliness
Judie F., from 30-Sep-2024
"Bronner’s of course, the lights, steamboat cruise and fudge!!!"
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4.0 / 5
Bronner's of course, the lights, steamboat cruise and fudge!!!
Dolores W., from 29-Sep-2024
"Small town charm. Lots to do. Great places to eat!"
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5.0 / 5
Small town charm. Lots to do. Great places to eat!
Pamela W., from 29-Sep-2024
"Shopping!"
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4.0 / 5
Shopping!
Susan M., from 19-Aug-2024
"Great shopping and food!"
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5.0 / 5
Friendly shopping and great food!
John C., from 06-Aug-2024
"Cute downtown. Beautiful flowers!"
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5.0 / 5
Cute downtown. Beautiful flowers!
Pat K., from 31-Jul-2024
"Beautiful friendly people."
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4.0 / 5
Beautiful friendly people.
Bobbi B., from 30-Jul-2024
"Great Place to Visit"
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4.0 / 5
Lots to do and see! A great place to visit!
Tyia S., from 29-Jun-2024
"Great Shops!"
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4.0 / 5
Great shops!
Susan G., from 29-Jun-2024
"Great Shops!"
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5.0 / 5
Great shops!
Susan G., from 29-Jun-2024
"Family atmosphere with nice choices in shops and food"
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4.0 / 5
Friendly people, family atmosphere with nice choices in shops and food. A clean city.
Linda J., from 24-Jun-2024
"Quaint & Beautiful!"
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4.0 / 5
Quaint. Lots to offer in different venues. Beautiful town!
Bobbi B., from 14-May-2024
"Staff was friendly and the room was clean."
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5.0 / 5
Staff was friendly and the room was clean. Streets are very clean.
Chantra L., from 27-Apr-2024
"Frankenmuth is beautiful all decorated for Easter!"
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5.0 / 5
Frankenmuth is beautiful all decorated for Easter!
Sue A., from 27-Mar-2024
"Very fun little getaway for any age!"
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4.0 / 5
Very fun little getaway for any age!
Shelby R., from 27-Mar-2024
"Winterfest!"
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5.0 / 5
We hit Frankenmuth on their Winterfest weekend!
Cindy R., from 26-Jan-2024
"Shopping & Good Food!!!"
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5.0 / 5
We like Birch Run and Frankenmuth MI. We love shopping and good food, they have it all.
Juliann B., from 21-Jan-2024
"Christmas Shopping & Beautiful Lights!"
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5.0 / 5
Very cute shops (picked up some unique gifts for the holidays). Loved all the lights! Beautiful views during the night.
Kathy B., from 01-Jan-2024
"Beautiful Lights & Unique Shops"
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4.0 / 5
Very cute shops with some unique gifts I picked up for the holidays. Loved all the lights, beautiful views during the night.
Kathy B., from 31-Dec-2023
"Magical Place with Christmas Lights & Horse Drawn Carriages!"
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5.0 / 5
The Christmas lights, the horse drawn carriages. Just everything about the place is magical. Got some great deals shopping too.
Cindy B., from 28-Dec-2023
"Love It!"
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4.0 / 5
Just love the whole town, especially all the yummy baked goods!
Kathy K., from 06-Dec-2023
"Lots of Great Shops & Food to Enjoy!!!"
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5.0 / 5
Have been coming to Frankenmuth for several years. Certain places never disappoint..esp. Bronner's Christmas Wonderland (#1), Zehender's, Rau's General Store, the specialty shops, Zehender's Bakery, Classic Shops & Bavarian Inn Restaurant, Cheese Haus..lots of great shops and food to enjoy!
Pete E., from 02-Dec-2023
"Beautifully Decorated City"
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4.0 / 5
Beautifully decorated city.
Dennis Z., from 20-Nov-2023
"SHOPPING!"
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4.0 / 5
All the shopping and very friendly people.
Shirley S., from 09-Nov-2023
"Prost! and River Place are our big favorites!"
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5.0 / 5
Prost! and River Place are our big favorites and they did not disappoint on this trip. It is a beautiful place to walk and so beautifully maintained. The landscaping is spectacular!
Janet P., from 25-Oct-2023
"Trolley Tour"
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5.0 / 5
Trolley tour.
Marilynn W., from 06-Oct-2023
"Bronners & Wonderful Restaurants & Antique Shops"
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5.0 / 5
Liked the variety of shops. Bronners was enjoyable to see. Best meal was at
T Dub's. Appreciated having a Kroger and CVS nearby. Enjoyed the antique stores. Overall atmosphere and landscaping and cleanliness of town in general was excellent.
Clare B., from 05-Oct-2023
"Shopping!"
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5.0 / 5
Shopping!
Lumpp S., from 01-Oct-2023
"Shopping! Super cold beer! Beautiful city!"
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4.0 / 5
Shopping! Super cold beer! Beautiful city!
Greg W., from 26-Sep-2023
"All the shops and different foods!"
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4.0 / 5
All the shops and different foods!
Joanne S., from 20-Sep-2023
"Fun!"
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4.0 / 5
Fun!
Christopher M., from 17-Sep-2023
"Always Good"
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5.0 / 5
Always good!
Gregory C., from 26-Jul-2023
"Beautiful flowers & neat shops!"
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4.0 / 5
Beautiful flowers throughout town. Neat shops. I'm here for a baseball tournament… lots of fun!
Trudy K., from 24-Jun-2023
"Shops!!!"
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4.0 / 5
Shops! Beautiful town.
Gisele W., from 09-Jun-2023
"Bronners"
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5.0 / 5
Bronners
Patricia K., from 25-Apr-2023
"Quaint Town"
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5.0 / 5
Quaintness of the town!
Janice E., from 11-Apr-2023
"Fun Local Shops & Waterparks!"
Score
4.0 / 5
So many things to do. It is a lot of fun to walk into all of the local shops. The waterparks are the best part of Frankenmuth.
Umckia S., from 03-Apr-2023
"Bavarian Village"
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4.0 / 5
Frankenmuth is a great place to stay overnight and enjoy the beauty of the area and the Bavarian Village. Plenty of good food and atmosphere and plenty of good shops. It's definitely a great place to visit.
Mark N., from 26-Feb-2023
"Historic Area!"
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4.0 / 5
Historic area!
James D., from 15-Feb-2023
" Hotel was clean and comfortable."
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4.0 / 5
Hotel was clean and comfortable. Always love Frankenmuth. Quaint town.
Shirley G., from 12-Feb-2023
"Warm and friendly environment."
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5.0 / 5
Warm and friendly environment.
John B., from 26-Jan-2023
"Room was clean and quiet."
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5.0 / 5
Good food, excellent service, friendly staff and inviting climate.
Cynthia C., from 01-Jan-2023
"Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland!"
Score
5.0 / 5
We loved Bronner's, spent three hours in there! Then we walked around Frankenmuth - the architecture was beautiful, the stores were great (from small town specialty stores to name brand stores). Fun time!
Mary B., from 21-Dec-2022
"Our Favorite Hotel & Staff"
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5.0 / 5
The staff are the friendliest. We'll always come back. We stay at least twice a year.
Susan W., from 13-Nov-2022
"Excellent service and very clean rooms"
Score
5.0 / 5
Cute little town. Easy to get around, fun time!
Ruth D., from 09-Nov-2022
"Frankenmuth is very charming!"
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4.0 / 5
Frankenmuth is a very charming city to visit.
Annette G., from 25-Oct-2022
"Bronner's Christmas Wonderland!"
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5.0 / 5
The town was amazingly clean. The flowers along the streets were beautiful and of course Bronner's was unreal! So many things to do but we ran out of time.
We will be back soon.
Joel A., from 19-Aug-2022
"Shopping & Good Restaurants"
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5.0 / 5
Plenty of shopping and good food places!
Frank L., from 16-Aug-2022
"Clean city with good restaurants & great shopping!"
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4.0 / 5
Very neat and clean city. Some very good restaurants and great shopping.
Linda L., from 12-Aug-2022
"Great Shops!"
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5.0 / 5
Friendly, kind people, great shops!
Anna S., from 30-Jul-2022
"Stores!!!"
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4.0 / 5
Stores!!!
Anna S., from 28-Jul-2022
"Shopping and food!"
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4.0 / 5
Shopping and food!
Stephine H., from 24-Jul-2022
"Unique experiences await at Frankenmuth!"
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4.0 / 5
You can walk to everything! Unique experiences await at Frankenmuth!
Laura H., from 19-Jul-2022
"Great Place"
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4.0 / 5
Great place. Come here often. We live near by
Debra K., from 12-Jul-2022
"Blacksmith Bavarian Forge "
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4.0 / 5
Blacksmith Bavarian Forge was great. Make sure take discount card. Restaurants also great plus the Sausage Shop by hotel.
Marc C., from 25-Jun-2022
"Wonderful Frankenmuth!"
Score
4.0 / 5
Frankenmuth is wonderful, so much to offer between it's restaurants, shopping, and beauty. Convenient for out of town guests during weddings!
Shawna S., from 06-Jun-2022
"Fun for all ages!"
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4.0 / 5
Fun vacation for all ages👩👩👧👧
Connie H., from 07-Apr-2022
"Family Fun Destination!"
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4.0 / 5
A fun destination for family!
Connie H., from 07-Apr-2022
"Great Experience. Unique Town."
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4.0 / 5
Unique town. Everyone we encountered was polite and went out of their way to insure we found what we needed and had a great experience. We will visit again.
Jo B., from 02-Apr-2022
"Shopping & Dining!!!"
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5.0 / 5
I love the shopping and the different foods. The Christmas store was amazing.
Umckia S., from 28-Mar-2022
"Frankenmuth is a beautiful town to visit!"
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4.0 / 5
Frankenmuth is a beautiful town to visit!
Stephanie N., from 16-Jan-2022
"Frankenmuth is a beautiful town to visit!"
Score
4.0 / 5
Frankenmuth is a beautiful town to visit!
Stephanie N., from 16-Jan-2022
"Shopping!"
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5.0 / 5
Shopping!
Gloria H., from 11-Dec-2021
"So much to see and do at Frankenmuth!"
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5.0 / 5
There's so much to do and see in Frankenmuth. We visit every year and it's never a boring trip. There's tons of shopping and you can't visit without going to Bronners. Birch Run Outlets are just a short drive away, as well as an awesome zoo down the road.
Mark D., from 11-Nov-2021
"Warm and Human"
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5.0 / 5
Loved all the beautiful Christmas lights, seeing the horse-drawn carriages, the great variety of shops, the covered bridge and River Shops...got some Christmas gifts, and some for me. A fun place to go with friends, and I want to return next December - seeing all the beautiful lights all over town really cheered me up.
Linda S., from 09-Dec-2019
"Fun place"
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4.0 / 5
It's a fun place , a German Disneyland
David B., from 02-Oct-2019
"Great town and people"
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4.0 / 5
A very friendly Bavarian town with great food and very friendly hospitable people. A very safe place for all to enjoy.
Cassandra B., from 01-Oct-2019
"Wonderful! "
Score
5.0 / 5
Friendly people, fun sites and glorious food.
Cheryl R., from 12-Jun-2015
The average traveler rating of the city of Frankenmuth, MI shown above is
4.5 out of 5 based on 93 reviews