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

Private Lake Erie Smallmouth Bass Fishing Charters

฿13,119
per adult
Private Lake Erie Smallmouth Bass Fishing Charters
Private Lake Erie Walleye Fishing Charters in Erie PA

Private Lake Erie Walleye Fishing Charters in Erie PA

฿20,499
per adult
Private Lake Erie Walleye Fishing Charters in Erie PA
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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 ฿2,630 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿2,630
฿2,972 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (2,606 reviews)
"Check in was delayed because they had no staff to clean the room's. There were no amenities in the room, (ie no iron, coffee maker, no blow dryer, no ice bucket, ). They clearly have staffing issues, and it is very dated, no USB ports at all, we were very unhappy with this stay and we will probably ..."

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

Baymont by Wyndham Erie
Days Inn by Wyndham Erie

Days Inn by Wyndham Erie

2 out of 5
6101 Wattsburg Rd Erie PA
The price is ฿1,949 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿1,949
฿2,202 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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 (1,012 reviews)
"Water was yellow toothpaste spit on fixtures and mirror in bathroom..back on bathroom door was covered in who.know what"

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Erie
Courtyard by Marriott Erie Ambassador Conference Center

Courtyard by Marriott Erie Ambassador Conference Center

3 out of 5
7792 Peach St Erie PA
The price is ฿3,889 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿3,889
฿4,395 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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. ...
Courtyard by Marriott Erie Ambassador Conference Center
Comfort Inn, Erie - Near Presque Isle

Comfort Inn, Erie - Near Presque Isle

2.5 out of 5
3041 West 12th Street Erie PA
The price is ฿2,783 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
฿2,783
฿3,145 total
9 Sept - 10 Sept
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 ...
Comfort Inn, Erie - Near Presque Isle
Courtyard by Marriott Erie Bayfront

Courtyard by Marriott Erie Bayfront

3 out of 5
2 Sassafras Pier Erie PA
The price is ฿8,361 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿8,361
฿9,448 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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. ...
Courtyard by Marriott Erie Bayfront
Holiday Inn Erie by IHG

Holiday Inn Erie by IHG

3 out of 5
2260 DOWNS DRIVE Erie PA
The price is ฿3,193 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿3,193
฿3,608 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Erie. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,318 reviews)
"We spent one night at this hotel during our first visit to Pennsylvania from Canada and I was pleasantly surprised. The property was well maintained and the room was spotless. We did not try the breakfast or use the pool so can't comment on that. Location was excellent, few minutes away from millcreek ..."

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

Holiday Inn Erie by IHG
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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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West Bayfront

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

A tall, illuminated lighthouse by the water at night.

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 Erie Maritime Museum and Lake Erie.

East Bayfront

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

Downtown Erie Travel Guide