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

8.4/5 (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 ฿3,647 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
฿3,647
฿4,121 total
23 Jul - 24 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! (2,517 reviews)
"Booked a two queen room for 3 people. When we got there we were given a King suite. Management blamed it on Expedia and vice versa. Management didn't seem to care otherwise as the hotel was full. To be fair Expedia was equally as useless. The room smelt, most surfaces looked like they were wiped ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

Baymont by Wyndham Erie
Courtyard by Marriott Erie

Courtyard by Marriott Erie

3 out of 5
7792 Peach St Erie PA
The price is ฿3,140 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
฿3,140
฿3,548 total
30 Jul - 31 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! (1,003 reviews)
"Great location off I90! Lots of space in lobby to gather with friends and family. Loved the big screen in lobby where we could watch FIFA games. Felt our room was dark so it needed better or more lighting."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026

Courtyard by Marriott 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 ฿2,065 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿2,065
฿2,334 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 helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,008 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
Days Inn by Wyndham Erie

Days Inn by Wyndham Erie

2 out of 5
6101 Wattsburg Rd Erie PA
The price is ฿1,969 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
฿1,969
฿2,225 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 (907 reviews)
"No microwave in my room the refrigerator didn't work so the food I bought I had to throw away including my daughters formula. No cribs or cot that were mentioned online hot tub out of service and breakfast was a piece of fruit!!"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Erie
Springhill Suites by Marriott Erie

Springhill Suites by Marriott Erie

3 out of 5
2087 Interchange Rd Erie PA
The price is ฿4,290 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿4,290
฿4,848 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! (1,006 reviews)
"Comfortable beds and nice pool area. The bathroom had yellow growth on the ceiling and could’ve really benefited from ventilation. Also head hair in the shower stall."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Springhill Suites by Marriott Erie
Courtyard by Marriott Erie Bayfront

Courtyard by Marriott Erie Bayfront

3 out of 5
2 Sassafras Pier Erie PA
The price is ฿8,780 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
฿8,780
฿9,922 total
5 Jul - 6 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! (1,012 reviews)
"Great place, def would stay here again when I come to Erie!"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Erie Bayfront
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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