Downtown Erie Travel Guide

Erie

Two sailboats on a lake with a sunset in the background.
A sandy beach with a wooden fence and sparse vegetation.
A marina with multiple sailboats docked at sunset.
A fleet of sailboats on a lake with a sunset sky.
A man in a boat on a calm lake with a forest in the background.

Stay near popular Downtown Erie attractions

Warner Theatre

8.4/10 (196 reviews)
You can get tickets for a performance at Warner Theatre during your trip to Erie. Amble around the area's lakeside or attend a sporting event.
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Things to do

Lake Erie Smallmouth Fishing Charters

Lake Erie Smallmouth Fishing Charters

฿16,458
per traveller
Lake Erie Smallmouth Fishing Charters
Lake Erie Walleye Fishing Charters

Lake Erie Walleye Fishing Charters

฿28,416
per traveller
Lake Erie Walleye Fishing Charters
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Top hotels in Downtown Erie

Baymont by Wyndham Erie

Baymont by Wyndham Erie

2.5 out of 5
8170 Perry Hwy Erie PA
The price is ฿3,559 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
฿3,559
฿4,022 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Erie. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,515 reviews)
"Breakfast was terrible. A few slices of bread and a couple of stale bagels. No juice. Just coffee. And cereal. Some sort of breakfast sousage which everyone looked at and moved on. Breakfast should not be included in the price. I was disappointed"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Baymont by Wyndham Erie
Red Roof Inn Erie – I-90

Red Roof Inn Erie – I-90

2 out of 5
7865 Perry Hwy Erie PA
The price is ฿2,063 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿2,063
฿2,332 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Erie. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"This was the worst hotel I ever stayed in. I feel robbed that I had to pay for it. The room smelled, everything inside the room was broken. I’m still hoping I don’t catch anything from my stay."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

Red Roof Inn Erie – I-90
Courtyard by Marriott Erie

Courtyard by Marriott Erie

3 out of 5
7792 Peach St Erie PA
The price is ฿3,695 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿3,695
฿4,175 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Erie. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"There was no bottled water supplied unless you went down to front desk. Only one coffee cup in the room discovered in the morning. No safe in room."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Erie
Days Inn by Wyndham Erie

Days Inn by Wyndham Erie

2 out of 5
6101 Wattsburg Rd Erie PA
The price is ฿1,967 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
฿1,967
฿2,223 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Erie. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
5.8/10 (911 reviews)
"We were extremely disappointed in how poor the cleanliness was of our room. The bedding was stained and had hair on it that wasn't ours. The towels were also stained. The shower curtain was filthy at the bottom and had boogers on it. The worst part was that immediately after entering the room, and ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Erie
Courtyard by Marriott Erie Bayfront

Courtyard by Marriott Erie Bayfront

3 out of 5
2 Sassafras Pier Erie PA
The price is ฿8,773 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
฿8,773
฿9,913 total
9 Jul - 10 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Erie. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"When I arrived at the hotel, there was no room available, even though Expedia accepted the reservation. Still waiting for a refund."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Erie Bayfront
Springhill Suites by Marriott Erie

Springhill Suites by Marriott Erie

3 out of 5
2087 Interchange Rd Erie PA
The price is ฿4,287 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿4,287
฿4,844 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Erie. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Great breakfast and fitness room, guest room was quiet and comfortable"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Springhill Suites by Marriott Erie
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Where to stay in Downtown Erie

Find the best Downtown Erie areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A church interior with a long pew-lined aisle, arched windows, and a large stained glass window at the far end.
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Open Photo by JoyFilledWander

West Bayfront

While visiting West Bayfront, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Erie and Erie County Historical Society-Hagen History Center.

Little Italy

Little Italy might not have many top sights, but Erie Playhouse and Warner Theatre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A lighthouse silhouette against a sunset sky, with a pier extending into the water.
Photo by Daanish Bhatti
Open Photo by Daanish Bhatti

Bayfront

While visiting Bayfront, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Erie and Erie Maritime Museum.

East Bayfront

While East Bayfront isn't home to many top sights, UPMC Park and Erie Insurance Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.

Downtown Erie Travel Guide