Upstate New York Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

New York State Capitol Building featuring heritage architecture and a pond
Rochester which includes a city
Rochester featuring a city
Buffalo which includes a monument, a skyscraper and a city
Everson Museum of Art showing art and interior views as well as an individual female

Where to stay in Upstate New York

Buffalo which includes a monument, a skyscraper and a city

Downtown Buffalo

4.5/5(10 area reviews)

Known for its great bars and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Buffalo. You can visit top attractions like Chippewa District and Statler Tower, and jump on the metro at Fountain Plaza Station or Lafayette Square Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Buffalo
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Colonie

You might appreciate the shopping and restaurants in Colonie, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Northway Mall and Colonie Center Mall are just a few notable stops.

Colonie
New York State Capitol Building featuring heritage architecture and a pond

Downtown Albany

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Downtown Albany is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Hudson River Way and MVP Arena while you're in town.

Downtown Albany
Genesee River\'s High Falls showing a city and street scenes as well as a couple

Downtown Rochester

3/5(6 area reviews)

Live music, theatres and museums highlight some of the noteworthy features of Downtown Rochester. Make a stop by Blue Cross Arena or Genesee River while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Downtown Rochester
Clinton Square featuring a city, a garden and heritage architecture

Downtown Syracuse

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

Downtown Syracuse is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Landmark Theatre and Clinton Square while you're in town.

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Niskayuna

Though Niskayuna may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mohawk River State Park and Latham Farms.

Niskayuna
Buffalo Airport Hotel

Buffalo Airport Hotel

3 out of 5
4600 Genesee St Buffalo NY
The price is ฿2,049 per night from 25 Dec to 26 Dec
฿2,049
฿2,330 total
25 Dec - 26 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Buffalo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,794 reviews)
Good time had by all.

Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025

Buffalo Airport Hotel
Hyatt Regency Buffalo / Hotel and Conference Center

Hyatt Regency Buffalo / Hotel and Conference Center

3.5 out of 5
Two Fountain Plaza Buffalo NY
The price is ฿3,784 per night from 8 Jan to 9 Jan
฿3,784
฿4,417 total
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Buffalo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,684 reviews)
Clean, amazing staff. Very comfortable. Will visit again.

Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025

Hyatt Regency Buffalo / Hotel and Conference Center
Garden Place Hotel

Garden Place Hotel

3.5 out of 5
6615 Transit Road Buffalo NY
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Buffalo. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,162 reviews)
Good staff

Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025

Garden Place Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Postcard Cabins Eastern Catskills, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

Postcard Cabins Eastern Catskills, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

2 out of 5
282 Cairo Junction Rd Catskill NY
Stay at this cabin in Catskill. Enjoy free parking, furnished patios and climate control. Popular attractions Catskill Golf Club and Angelo Canna Town Park are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (110 reviews)
It excellent..

Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025

Postcard Cabins Eastern Catskills, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
Lake Placid Inn: Residences

Lake Placid Inn: Residences

3 out of 5
2050 Saranac Ave Lake Placid NY
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Lake Placid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Mirror Lake and Lake Placid ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (284 reviews)
Super easy Check in and check out - super friendly staff - communication excellent during a maintenance issue that did not involve or impact our stay. Very comfortable - quiet - everything we needed while we were there for a hockey tournament. We will definitely be back if we are in Lake Placid again. ...

Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025

Lake Placid Inn: Residences
Lake Placid Inn Main Street

Lake Placid Inn Main Street

2 out of 5
2617 Main St Lake Placid NY
Stay at this apartment in Lake Placid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Mirror Lake and Lake Placid Winter Olympic ...
9/10 Wonderful! (164 reviews)
Room clean. Fast check in. Very lovely lady at reception

Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

Lake Placid Inn Main Street
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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