Hotels in Grapevine
Grapevine sits in the wine country of North Texas, its restored Main Street depot the departure point for the Grapevine Vintage Railroad's runs to the Fort Worth Stockyards. Hotels cluster within minutes of downtown and Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
Anyone searching for hotels in Grapevine is usually choosing between two anchors: the restored Main Street depot where the Grapevine Vintage Railroad's heritage trains pull out for the Fort Worth Stockyards, and Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, a few minutes' drive from most properties here. The seven hotels covered on this page sit inside that overlap, from a boutique property steps from the wine-tasting rooms lining Main Street to airport-shuttle chains built for a 6am flight. Families lean toward the properties with pools and kitchens for a Great Wolf Lodge or Grapevine Mills weekend, while business travellers lean toward the ones with a 24-hour front desk and a free ride to DFW Airport.
Grapevine in numbers
4.6Guest scoreLate arrival / 24hTO PLATFORM
Hotel Vin, Grapevine, Autograph Collection
4.5Guest scoreLate arrival / 24hTO PLATFORM
Hilton Garden Inn Grapevine At Silverlake Crossing, Tx
4.2Guest scoreLate arrival / 24hTO PLATFORM
Residence Inn DFW Airport North/Grapevine
4.1Guest scoreLate arrival / 24hHoliday Inn Express Hotel and Suites DFW-Grapevine by IHG
4.0Guest scoreLate arrival / 24hTO PLATFORM
Hyatt Place Dallas/Grapevine
3.9Guest scoreLate arrival / 24hTO PLATFORM
Spark By Hilton Grapevine DFW North
3.9Guest scoreLate arrival / 24hEmbassy Suites Dallas - DFW Airport North
What to expect
- Historic Main Street district with wine-tasting rooms and the Grapevine Vintage Railroad depot
- Most hotels sit within a few kilometres of Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
- Lake Grapevine and the Gaylord Texan Resort a short drive from downtown
- Grapevine Mills Mall, LEGOLAND Discovery Center and SEA LIFE Aquarium nearby
- Great Wolf Lodge indoor water park within a few kilometres of most properties
- A mix of boutique, airport-chain and all-suite hotels across a range of budgets
Local tips
- ✓Base yourself near Main Street if a walkable evening among the wine-tasting rooms matters more than airport distance.
- ✓Pick an airport-cluster hotel with a free shuttle if a same-day DFW turnaround is the actual priority.
- ✓Book early during wine festival weekends, when Main Street's hotels fill up faster than the rest of the city.
- ✓Rent a car if Lake Grapevine or Grapevine Mills Mall is on the itinerary, they sit a drive apart.
- ✓Confirm shuttle radius before booking a family stay near Grapevine Mills, not every shuttle reaches the mall for free.
- ✓Pack for both a walkable historic downtown and a car-dependent suburban stretch, Grapevine genuinely mixes both.
Where to stay
FAQ
What neighborhoods should I consider for a hotel in Grapevine?
Historic Main Street suits a walkable stay near the wine-tasting rooms and the vintage railroad depot, while the DFW Airport corridor suits a business trip or an early flight, with most hotels falling into one cluster or the other.
What types of hotels are available in Grapevine?
The lineup ranges from a boutique Autograph Collection property in the historic district to airport-chain hotels with free shuttles and all-suite Marriott properties with full kitchens, covering most budgets and trip lengths across the area.
What is the best time of year to visit Grapevine?
Spring and fall bring milder weather for walking Main Street and visiting Lake Grapevine, while the holiday season leans into Grapevine's reputation as the self-styled Christmas Capital of Texas, drawing noticeably larger crowds downtown each year.
Where should I stay in Grapevine near DFW Airport?
Several hotels covered here sit within a few kilometres of Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport with free shuttles, a practical choice for a business trip, a same-day connection, or an early morning flight out of the terminals.
Is Grapevine walkable without a car?
The historic Main Street district is genuinely walkable, but Lake Grapevine, Grapevine Mills Mall and Great Wolf Lodge sit a drive apart, so a car or a hotel shuttle helps for anything beyond downtown itself.
How far is Grapevine from the Fort Worth Stockyards?
The Grapevine Vintage Railroad runs scheduled heritage excursions from the Main Street depot to the Fort Worth Stockyards, a route that also roughly tracks the driving distance for anyone covering the trip by car instead.