The 10 Most Instagrammable Places in Detroit (2025)

Much of Detroit, MI’s historic beauty is being restored through imaginative and ambitious renovation projects. A practical byproduct of all of this creative transformation? Some truly beautiful and unique places, the kind Instagram was made for. Our list of the most Instagrammable places in Detroit includes quirky art spaces, chic boutique hotels, old-school institutions, and raw event halls.

You’ll notice that some of these Instagrammable places are classic public spaces, while some are Peerspaces. Peerspace is the largest online marketplace for hourly venue rentals. We make it easy to locate and book hidden gem spaces in cities across the globe. And our venues in Detroit are second to none and hosted by locals who love sharing the creative spaces with other creatives. You’ll see what we mean ahead on this list of the most Instagrammable places in Detroit.

1. Photograph the cutting-edge of home design innovation at a True North Quonset Hut

One of the most stylish spaces in Detroit are the pre-fabricated steel Quonset huts at True North. Hut 8 is part of the True North community and yours to book with ease on Peerspace. Most of their huts are full-time private residences, but Hut 8 is available for rental. It’s outfitted with products from local stores or designed by local talents, from Shinola to Pot and Box and City Bird.

True North’s Quonset Huts serve as the focal point to Core City and are integrale to the region’s rebirth All of this firmly cements Quonset’s position among the most Instagrammable places in Detroit.

2. Be inspired by some of the city’s most exciting creative work at Detroit Artists’ Test Lab

Detroit Artists’ Test Lab (DATL) is an art community treasure on the East Side, a mixed-use space for the creative community. Studios, galleries, event spaces, and podcast studios are all among DATL’s offerings. Since there’s so much art happening, it’s no surprise that it’s one of the most Instagrammable places in Detroit. The hip common spaces are stylishly decorated, and even the building’s exterior features beautiful artwork. A great mural is always ‘Gram-worthy, after all.

Looking for even more local photoshoot inspo? Then you need to check out our list of these cool places to take pictures near Detroit.

3. Pose against the exposed brick in the renovated historic space that is the Jam Handy

The Jam Handy’s story is strange and wonderful. Its original owner, Jam Handy, used the building to produce over 25,000 institutional films for various clients, including 7,000 training videos for the United States military during World War II. The Jam Handy building was his organization’s HQ and theatre, but as the organization disappeared, the future of the building seemed in jeopardy.

Then, in 2010, Simeon and Nat Heyer purchased the building for a paltry $13,000 in a tax auction, converting it to an event space. The Jam Handy is the kind of raw warehouse space that’s great for photography, especially if you can incorporate its attractive hanging overhead plant fixture. The Handy’s historic façade looks great in photos, so don’t forget to snap one selfie out front, too.

4. Wow your followers with content from this design-focused loft

At Peerspace, we have the pleasure of seeing a lot of incredible loft spaces on our platform. But this design-focused loft in the Rivertown Warehouse District is one of the best in Motown. It’s a nearly 1,800-square-foot private residence that boasts an open layout and plenty of stylish and cool decor, architecture, and technology. It’s absolutely a creative’s paradise and has a lot to offer anyone who rents it (check out its Peerspace listing for all the deets!).

Check out how one Peerspace reviewer utilized the space: “This space is stunning! Lots of space, would be great for many uses. It was wonderful for my client’s boudoir session. Abbey was easy to work with and responsive. Will definitely be back to use this space again in the future!”

5. Go back in time in luxury at the Shinola Hotel

We’re suckers for restored historic buildings. The Shinola is one such project, a 129-room boutique hotel that’s positively dripping in charm. The property comprises five buildings — the T.B. Rayl & Co. sporting goods and hardware store, a Singer sewing-machine store, and three new buildings thoughtfully designed to reflect downtown Detroit’s historic architecture.

The accommodations feature artistic details like wallpaper inspired by the original patterns discovered during the original buildings’ renovation, as well as handcrafted millwork. Lovers of vintage modern style won’t be able to get enough of the place. 

6. Snap some #nofilter beauty at The Eastern

The Eastern is a downtown industrial event space perfect for Instagrammable events and general photography. Whether you’re invited to something here or hosting an event of your own, make sure to take full advantage of the raw wall space (it’s the perfect backdrop), and try to get those bespoke lighting features in the frame. They’ve even got a greenery wall!

7. Make art among some of the world’s masterpieces at the beloved Detroit Institute of the Arts

The Detroit Institute of the Arts (DIA) might have the highest density of beautiful things to see of any spot in the city. It’s impossible to spend time here without feeling inspired, and the sheer variety of what’s on display ensures there’s something for every photostream.

And since exhibits and projects come and go, you can return to DIA again and again to recreate that spark. In particular, Diego Rivera’s stunning “Detroit Industry” murals are popular posting material. As if all of that weren’t enough, the entire building is a showcase of gorgeous historic architecture.

8. Explore The Rose: the former home of Aretha Franklin!

What if we told you that you could rent the former home of the late great soul singer, the one and only Aretha Franklin through Peerspace?! It’s true! The Rose in Detroit Golf was the former local palace of the Queen of Soul herself, which you can book to create countless Instagrammable moments. It’s a jaw-dropping home fit for a queen, so be sure to check it out!

9. Plug into the city’s professional arts community at Playground Detroit

Playground Detroit does double duty as both a gallery and talent agency. Its mission is to protect and foster the growth of Detroit’s creative professionals and, so far, they’re doing an excellent job. Since their gallery space is also open for events, there are always new and exciting things happening within Playground Detroit’s walls. You’ll find plenty here to Instagram, whether it’s a piece of art on the wall or something incredible on a stage. 

10. Cozy up to the fireplace at the Detroit Foundation Hotel

The former downtown Detroit Fire Department headquarters is now the Detroit Foundation Hotel, and we couldn’t love the look of it more. There’s enough of the old firehouse’s soul in it that guests don’t forget their surroundings, but the building is thoroughly modern, demonstrating forward-thinking design and architecture. Every detail here is deliberate.

In the guest rooms, designers used Detroit-sourced salvaged wood for the headboards. The Detroit Wallpaper Co. designed custom wallpaper featuring printed photographs of historic Detroit structures. The color palette — deep chocolates and pastel metallic with pink and blue accents — is modeled on popular paint colors for 1960s-era automobiles.

The Foundation also houses the “chic yet approachable” restaurant named The Apparatus, which in and of itself is full of wonderful shots waiting to be taken. No list of the most Instagrammable places in Detroit would be complete without The Foundation.

Instagrammable places in Detroit: conclusion

We hope these Instagrammable places in Detroit have inspired you as they have us! And remember, whether you’re looking for spaces steeped in history or newly designed, you can rent it by the hour on Peerspace.

We can’t wait to see what Detroit has to show us next. There’s a vitality here that’s hard to quantify, a sense of movement and mission. Get out there and chronicle it, one Insta post at a time. Don’t forget to tag us with #MadeInPeerspace when you do.

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