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.

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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 entertainment choices and great live music 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

฿421
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site Admission and Guided Tour
Buffalo Bills Football Game at Highmark Stadium

Buffalo Bills Football Game at Highmark Stadium

฿5,115
per adult
Buffalo Bills Football Game at Highmark Stadium
Niagara Falls Day Tour from Buffalo to Toronto with Boat Cruise

Niagara Falls In-Depth Tour from Buffalo to Toronto with Boat Cruise

฿9,774
per traveller
Niagara Falls In-Depth Tour from Buffalo to Toronto with Boat Cruise
Niagara Falls, Canada: Bird Kingdom Entry Ticket

Niagara Falls, Canada: Bird Kingdom Entry Ticket

฿626
per adult
Niagara Falls, Canada: Bird Kingdom Entry Ticket
Niagara Falls: Maid of the Mist & Cave of the Winds Tour

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

฿3,772
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Niagara Falls: Maid of the Mist & Cave of the Winds Tour
Niagara Falls Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour from Toronto

Niagara Falls Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour from Toronto

฿524
per traveller
Niagara Falls Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour from Toronto
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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 ฿5,006 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿5,006
฿5,845 total
20 Sept - 21 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! (1,817 reviews)
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Reviewed on 10 Sept 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 ฿4,888 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿4,888
฿5,707 total
20 Sept - 21 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,875 reviews)
"Curtains in room needs to be cleaned"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

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 ฿4,903 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿4,903
฿5,724 total
13 Sept - 14 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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"There is very little parking. The sofa in our room was ripped and dirty. Would not recommend this location."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

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

Lenox Hotel and Suites

2.5 out of 5
140 North St Buffalo NY
The price is ฿3,465 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿3,465
฿3,976 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Buffalo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions KeyBank Center and Walden Galleria Mall are located ...
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 ฿4,813 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿4,813
฿5,735 total
13 Sept - 14 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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
"Nice and clean room. the bed was comfortable and great location, that we could walk to go out to eat."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Downtown
Curtiss Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Curtiss Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

5 out of 5
210 Franklin St Buffalo NY
The price is ฿9,347 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿9,347
฿10,913 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Buffalo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"Complimentary valet parking was definitely a plus. Breakfast was just enough. Rooftop lounge was a great option to have."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Curtiss Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel
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Where to stay in 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.

Colorful houses with snow on the ground.

Allentown

Allentown is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Wilcox Mansion - Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site and Theater of Youth.

Downtown Buffalo Travel Guide