Downtown Buffalo Travel Guide

Buffalo

A busy city street with tall buildings, including a prominent skyscraper in the background.
A cityscape with a prominent tower, waterfront promenade, and interconnected bridges.
A city street with tall buildings, a central monument, and cars parked along the sides.
A tall monument with a central column, surrounded by a stone base and decorative elements, in front of a large, multi-story building.
A tall obelisk monument surrounded by a landscaped garden with statues, set against a backdrop of historic buildings and a clear blue sky.

Stay near popular Downtown Buffalo attractions

A red brick building with multiple balconies adorned with hanging flower baskets.
Photo by Debbie Hall
Open Photo by Debbie Hall

Canalside

8.8/10 (1,330 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Canalside, a lovely green space in Buffalo. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
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Things to do

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site Admission and Guided Tour

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site Admission and Guided Tour

฿429
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site Admission and Guided Tour
2 Day Niagara Falls Tour from New York

2 Day Niagara Falls Tour from New York

฿11,982
per adult
2 Day Niagara Falls Tour from New York
Niagara Falls Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour from Toronto

Niagara Falls Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour from Toronto

฿569
per traveller
Niagara Falls Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour from Toronto
Discover Niagara Falls: A Self-Guided Tour

Discover Niagara Falls: A Self-Guided Tour

฿67
per adult
Discover Niagara Falls: A Self-Guided Tour
Niagara Falls, Canada: Bird Kingdom Entry Ticket

Niagara Falls, Canada: Bird Kingdom Entry Ticket

฿666
per adult
Niagara Falls, Canada: Bird Kingdom Entry Ticket
Niagara Falls, USA: Magic Theatre - Illusionist Leon Etienne

Niagara Falls Magic Theatre USA

฿1,419
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Niagara Falls Magic Theatre USA
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Top hotels in Downtown Buffalo

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 ฿4,374 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿4,374
฿5,107 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,762 reviews)
"Beautiful and clean"

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

Hyatt Regency Buffalo / Hotel and Conference Center
Wyndham Garden Buffalo Downtown

Wyndham Garden Buffalo Downtown

3 out of 5
125 High St Buffalo NY
The price is ฿5,026 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿5,026
฿5,868 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Buffalo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,854 reviews)
"It is conveniently located close to downtown, so we were able to get to all our destinations easily. there is a parking garage across the street and a hospital right there as well. staff was friendly and valet service was great. however, the room was cleaned with such a strong bleach, the smell was ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

Wyndham Garden Buffalo Downtown
Lenox Hotel and Suites

Lenox Hotel and Suites

2.5 out of 5
140 North St Buffalo NY
Fully refundable
The price is ฿4,604 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
฿4,604
฿5,283 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Buffalo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Sahlen Field and Canalside are located nearby.
Lenox Hotel and Suites
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buffalo Downtown - Medical CTR by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buffalo Downtown - Medical CTR by IHG

2.5 out of 5
601 Main St Buffalo NY
The price is ฿3,884 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿3,884
฿4,535 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Buffalo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
"It was a clean and nice room but we errr on an outside room and the electric trains/ trolleys on rails was so loud. Going by every 20 minutes so we got no sleep."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buffalo Downtown - Medical CTR by IHG
Buffalo Guesthouse

Buffalo Guesthouse

4 out of 5
531 Franklin St Buffalo NY
The price is ฿5,887 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
฿5,887
฿6,755 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Buffalo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and private pools. Popular attractions Sahlen Field and Canalside are located nearby.
Buffalo Guesthouse
Best Western on the Avenue

Best Western on the Avenue

2.5 out of 5
510 Delaware Avenue Buffalo NY
The price is ฿5,718 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
฿5,718
฿6,676 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Buffalo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Room was very clean. Very quiet stay even though there were a lot of cars"

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026

Best Western on the Avenue
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Where to stay in Downtown Buffalo

Find the best Downtown Buffalo areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Buffalo
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Wilton Argonne

Wilton Argonne might not have many top sights, but Buffalo Zoo and Grover Cleveland Golf Course are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A person performing on stage with a neon trees sign in the background.
Photo by Laura Karle
Open Photo by Laura Karle

Buffalo Theater District

Theatres, live music and restaurants highlight some notable features of Buffalo Theater District. Make a stop by Shea's Performing Arts Center or Chippewa District while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Fountain Plaza Station or Lafayette Square Station to get around town.

A grand neoclassical building with a central statue, flanked by columns and steps leading up to the entrance.

North Buffalo

North Buffalo is well liked for its live music and zoo. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Buffalo Zoo and Buffalo AKG Art Museum are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Amherst Street Station or Lasalle Station to get around.

A snow-covered residential street with houses, a Christmas tree, and icicles on the roof.

Elmwood Village

Elmwood Village is known for its live music, and you can plan a trip to American Repertory Theater of WNY Performance Venue: The Compass Performing Arts Center and Ujima Theatre Company while you're in town.

A large naval ship docked at a pier with a cityscape in the background.
Photo by Ruslian
Open Photo by Ruslian

Waterfront

If you're spending some time in Waterfront, Canalside and Lake Erie are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Buffalo Travel Guide