Downtown Dayton Travel Guide

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A public square with people sitting on benches, a tree, and buildings in the background.
A group of people kayaking on a calm lake surrounded by dense trees.
A baseball stadium with a crowd, a pitcher on the mound, and a batter at home plate.
A bicycle parked on a bridge with a metal railing and a fence in the background.
A wooden board with six beer glasses and a coaster featuring a city skyline.

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A baseball stadium with a crowd, a pitcher on the mound, and a batter at home plate.
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Day Air Ballpark

10.0/10 (3 reviews)
Catch an event at Day Air Ballpark during your trip to Dayton. Experience the area's fascinating museums or attend a sporting event.
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Top hotels in Downtown Dayton

Hotel Ardent Dayton Downtown, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

Hotel Ardent Dayton Downtown, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

3.5 out of 5
137 N Main St Dayton OH
The price is ฿4,318 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿4,318
฿5,030 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dayton. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions National ...
9/10 Wonderful! (164 reviews)
"Very cool hotel with thoughtful decor. The restaurant and bar were very nice as well. The shower very fancy."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

Hotel Ardent Dayton Downtown, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
AC Hotel by Marriott Dayton

AC Hotel by Marriott Dayton

3 out of 5
124 MADISON STREET Dayton OH
The price is ฿4,466 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
฿4,466
฿5,437 total
10 Sept - 11 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dayton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (331 reviews)
"Hotel was great! Parking garage right across the street was nice. The valet parking was a mess. I couldn't pull under the canopy in front because there were cars parked everywhere. And then at about 2 in the morning there was a couple cars outside revving their engines. Not a good night of ..."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

AC Hotel by Marriott Dayton
Dayton Vitality Hotel

Dayton Vitality Hotel

4 out of 5
33 E 5th St Dayton OH
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dayton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions National Museum of the United ...
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Dayton Vitality Hotel
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Dayton Downtown

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Dayton Downtown

3.5 out of 5
305 East Monument Ave Dayton OH
The price is ฿3,913 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿3,913
฿4,727 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dayton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Dayton Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Dayton Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Dayton Downtown

3 out of 5
18 W Third Street Dayton OH
The price is ฿3,360 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿3,360
฿3,914 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Dayton. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions National Museum of the United ...
9/10 Wonderful! (90 reviews)
"The room was clean and the staff was pretty helpful. I forgot my toothbrush and razor and they had extras for me. There was a problem with our toilet running, and I had to constantly pick up the lid on the back and push down the flopper. I didn’t really eat much of the breakfast buffet or at the ..."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Dayton Downtown
Days Inn by Wyndham Englewood Dayton Airport

Days Inn by Wyndham Englewood Dayton Airport

2 out of 5
20 Rockridge Rd Englewood OH
The price is ฿2,235 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿2,235
฿2,605 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Englewood. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,664 reviews)
"We arrived late after a long day on the road and given a room at first with a missing fridge, the main light wasn't working and no one had turned the air conditioner on so the room was a furnace. Staff at the desk was lovely though and moved us to another room. Could tell that end of the hall was ..."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Englewood Dayton Airport
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Where to stay in Downtown Dayton

Find the best Downtown Dayton areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A tall, illuminated monument against a twilight sky.
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University Park

While visiting University Park, you might make a stop by sights like Carillon Historical Park and Baujan Field.

Street signs for Jackson St and 500 S.

Oregon District

Oregon District is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Belle of Dayton Distillery and Dayton Theatre Guild.

A green wooden house with a sloped roof, a chimney, and a small porch.

South Park

Though South Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center and America's Packard Museum.

A city skyline at dusk with a calm river reflecting the buildings, a park with a white gazebo, and a modern building with a blue dome.

Belmont

While there might not be top attractions in Belmont, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Fraze Pavillion and Carillon Historical Park.

Dayton, Ohio, USA Skyline on the Great Miami River 3042

South Dayton

If you're spending some time in South Dayton, Cox Arboretum and Gardens Metropark and Cinemark Dayton South 16 are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Dayton Travel Guide