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 entertainment choices 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

฿425
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site Admission and Guided Tour
Niagara USA Guided Tour and Maid of the Mist Cruise

Niagara USA Guided Tour and Maid of the Mist Cruise

฿1,886
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Niagara USA Guided Tour and Maid of the Mist Cruise
Niagara Falls Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour from Toronto

Niagara Falls Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour from Toronto

฿562
per traveller
Niagara Falls Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour from Toronto
Niagara Falls, ON: Jet Boat Tour on Niagara River

Niagara Falls, ON: Jet Boat Tour on Niagara River

฿2,234
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Niagara Falls, ON: Jet Boat Tour on Niagara River
Niagara Falls: Maid of the Mist & Cave of the Winds Tour

Niagara Falls: Maid of the Mist & Cave of the Winds Tour

฿3,806
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Niagara Falls: Maid of the Mist & Cave of the Winds Tour
All Inclusive Niagara Falls USA Tour W/Boat Ride,Cave & Much MORE

All Inclusive Niagara Falls USA Tour W/Boat Ride,Cave & Much MORE

฿4,169
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
All Inclusive Niagara Falls USA Tour W/Boat Ride,Cave & Much MORE
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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 ฿4,498 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
฿4,498
฿5,251 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
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! (1,797 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, with nice city views. Staff were very nice and willing to help/ assist in any way possible. Would love to check out the pool next time around!"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 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 ฿4,611 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿4,611
฿5,383 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Buffalo. Enjoy free breakfast, a free local area shuttle and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful ...
Wyndham Garden Buffalo Downtown
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 ฿4,040 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿4,040
฿4,717 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
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 ฿5,715 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
฿5,715
฿6,558 total
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Buffalo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and private pools. Popular attractions Canalside and KeyBank Center are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (188 reviews)
"The staff was helpful"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Buffalo Guesthouse
Lenox Hotel and Suites

Lenox Hotel and Suites

2.5 out of 5
140 North St Buffalo NY
The price is ฿3,503 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿3,503
฿4,020 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Buffalo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Canalside and KeyBank Center are located nearby.
Lenox Hotel and Suites
Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Downtown

3 out of 5
10 Lafayette Square Buffalo NY
The price is ฿4,496 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿4,496
฿5,249 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Buffalo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Downtown
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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 Buffalo AKG Art Museum 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 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 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 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