Downtown Buffalo Travel Guide
Buffalo
Visit Downtown Buffalo
Stay near popular Downtown Buffalo attractions
Things to do
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site Admission and Guided Tour
Niagara Falls Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour from Toronto
Top hotels in Downtown Buffalo
Hyatt Regency Buffalo / Hotel and Conference Center
"Overall, the rooms were clean with one or two standout exceptions, such as the ice tongs in the ice bucket caked with blobs of old organic food matter. The hotel is well maintained again with certain standout exceptions like the heat supply vents in the main lobby literally furry with black grime ..."
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026
Wyndham Garden Buffalo Downtown
"Front desk people are friendly and professional especially Todd however the valet person is as very rude almost hit my car backing up then looking at me upside down with disrespectful comments Hotel should train their valet people respect before they hire them Very very rude person I had other reservation ..."
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buffalo Downtown - Medical CTR by IHG
"No parking is crazy, otherwise great stay."
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026
Lenox Hotel and Suites
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Lenox!. If you like historic BnB's you'll like this historic hotel. Very clean and comfortable with historic charm and modern amenities. The staff was very friendly and helpful. It's our new favorite place to stay when visiting Buffalo."
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026
Buffalo Guesthouse
"definitely will be staying again! clean and sooo safe!"
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026
Curtiss Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel
"Clean room and mostly friendly staff, with a few exceptions. The morning continental breakfast was a bit of a letdown; it felt like it was thrown together. Oddly, we weren't even told we could order a hot breakfast until we were checking out, so we assumed the continental was all that was available ..."
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Buffalo
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.
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.
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.
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.
Raintree Island
While Raintree Island may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ellicott Creek Playhouse and Riviera Theatre and Performing Arts Center.
