Lodging & Dining
Find dining, lodging, and more on campus and nearby
Calvin’s location (map) on the East Beltline and Burton St. SE, Grand Rapids, provides close access to hotels, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment. Below are some of our recommendations.
Campus Amenities
With an on-campus hotel and eight dining venues, you can have all of your needs met on Calvin’s campus.
Calvin offers eight cafes and dining halls, including Knollcrest Dining Hall, Commons Dining Hall, Uppercrust (made-to-order sandwiches), Johnny’s (grill), Peet's Coffee, three Knight Fuel locations, and De Vos Grab-N-Go. Learn more.
Visitors to campus may park in one of the lots specified in the visitor parking map. You may request a visitor parking pass before your arrival. If you will be visiting Calvin frequently, please contact the campus safety office to acquire a long-term visitor parking permit.
Nearby shopping and entertainment
Find great shopping and entertainment options near Calvin’s campus.
Just south of Calvin’s campus you’ll find Woodland Mall and Centerpointe malls and many other retail complexes.
Just south of campus, find Phoenix Theatres - Woodland Mall, where you can watch the latest movies for a reasonable price. A few miles north of campus is Celebration Cinema - North, a dine-in theater where you can watch the latest popular movie releases.
Don’t miss downtown Grand Rapids’ new indoor market, featuring many locally-produced foods and drinks.