Downtown Buffalo Travel Guide
Buffalo
Visit Downtown Buffalo
Popular places to visit
Canalside
Explore the great outdoors at Canalside, a lovely green space in Buffalo. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this family-friendly area.
Niagara Square
After visiting Niagara Square, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Buffalo. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park
After visiting Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Buffalo. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a hockey game.
Chippewa District
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Chippewa District during your visit to Buffalo. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Buffalo City Hall
Soaring 32 stories above Buffalo, the city’s municipal government seat offers spectacular panoramic views and fascinating insights into the history of the area.
University At Buffalo - North Campus
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University At Buffalo - North Campus during your trip to Amherst. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.
Things to do
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site Admission and Guided Tour
Niagara Falls Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour from Toronto
Niagara Falls State Park Sunset Tour with Falls Illumination
Top hotels in Downtown Buffalo
Hyatt Regency Buffalo / Hotel and Conference Center
"Great location."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Wyndham Garden Buffalo Downtown
"Night staff and day shuttle driver excelent Good breakfast"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buffalo Downtown - Medical CTR by IHG
"Great location and very helpful staff. Room a bit dated and musty smell but good value overall."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Lenox Hotel and Suites
"An older hotel, but clean and the staff were very nice and helpful. We had a great stay."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Curtiss Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel
"We loved the hot spring pool!"
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Downtown
"Stayed one night for a conference in the hotel. Nice big rooms, shower worked well, ironing board and iron. Windows. Black out curtains would have been nice. There were only privacy curtains. But I was so tired it did not matter."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Buffalo
Elmwood Village
Elmwood Village is known for its live music, and you can plan a trip to American Repertory Theater of WNY Performance Venue: The Compass Performing Arts Center and Ujima Theatre Company while you're in town.
Buffalo Theater District
Theatres, live music and restaurants highlight some notable features of Buffalo Theater District. Make a stop by Shea's Performing Arts Center or Chippewa District while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Fountain Plaza Station or Lafayette Square Station to get around town.
North Buffalo
North Buffalo is well liked for its live music and zoo. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Buffalo Zoo and Buffalo AKG Art Museum are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Amherst Street Station or Lasalle Station to get around.
Allentown
Allentown is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Wilcox Mansion - Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site and Theater of Youth.
Masten Park
While you're in Masten Park, take in top sights like War Memorial Stadium and jump on the metro at Utica Station to see more of the city.
