Hotels in Denton, TX

Plan a trip to Denton, Texas, and you’ll get the opportunity to explore the greater Dallas-Fort Worth metro area and all the fun cultural happenings, attractions, delicious dishes, and history west Texas has to offer. Situated next to Lewisville Lake, which is full of bass and catfish, you’ll be surrounded by a wealth of nature and green spaces to explore all trip long, including the surrounding lakeside parks and marinas. In the city center, you’ll find the striking Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum, which explores local history and the nearby Bayless-Selby House Museum with grand Victorian interiors. Stay at the top Denton hotels, and you’ll get to explore this friendly, small town with big-city amenities. Enjoy its many museums and drink in the city’s buzzing entertainment culture, including performing arts venues, music, and film festivals all trip long. Get ready for a good time and check out these top attractions to get the most out of your trip to Denton.

One stop worth seeing is the historic Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square just outside Denton hotels downtown. This building is the former courthouse of Denton County and was constructed in 1896 to house county offices. Today, it's home to the "Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum.” The Courthouse is also the final resting place of John B. Denton, the county's and city's namesake. This spot is definitely worth a visit, especially to enjoy the many offerings in and around Town Square, including mouthwatering restaurants, retail stores, coffee shops, and taverns. Surrounding the square, diverse music and events take place in the area with the courthouse as a striking backdrop.

Spend a fun weekend morning strolling through the bustling Denton Community Market, a farmers' and artisan market just outside hotels in Denton. Here, lively stands line the street, chock-full of locally-produced items and an array of goodies, including fresh veggies, flowers, herbs, handmade jewelry, and even dog treats! Plus, the Market hosts live music every week that is live-streamed on Denton Radio as well as free, family-friendly activities to enjoy on-site. Open every Saturday from April to November, plan to stop by between 9 AM to 1 PM. Early bird summer hours Memorial Day to Labor Day, 8 AM to 12 noon.

Plan a nice nature day from the stunning Ray Roberts Lake State Park, not far from the best Denton hotels. Located near Pilot Point, Texas, the park encompasses an impressive 3,777 acres of nature, including wooded equestrian and hiking trails around a lake, plus a rustic lodge with an eatery and a marina. Its close proximity to the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area makes it a breezy day trip just out of town, so bring the little ones; they’ll love swimming and playing in the beach area all afternoon long! With an awesome kids' playground right by the beach, and plenty of space to bring grills, blankets, and even volleyball nets, this spot offers outdoor fun for the whole family.

Enjoy touring Texas from Denton, and don’t forget to check out our other hotels nearby in Odessa,Grapevine, and Frisco.