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 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 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
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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 ฿4,290 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿4,290
฿5,008 total
30 Aug - 31 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 ...
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 ฿4,654 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿4,654
฿5,434 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,869 reviews)
"This hotel was extremely underwhelming. It was an old and worn out looking."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 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 ฿4,043 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿4,043
฿4,721 total
23 Aug - 24 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! (1,002 reviews)
"Hotel could do with Rooms being updated"

Reviewed on 14 Aug 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 ฿5,767 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿5,767
฿6,618 total
16 Aug - 17 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! (183 reviews)
"I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at the Buffalo Guesthouse. It was good to be in the Allentown area again. Wes and Viking were excellent hosts and I highly recommended that anyone visiting Buffalo make their hotel reservations at the Buffalo Guesthouse. Cheers!"

Reviewed on 15 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 ฿3,579 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿3,579
฿4,107 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 ฿4,510 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿4,510
฿5,266 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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"We found the rooms in this hotel to be beautiful and spacious. The check-in process was seamless. The only complaint from our party was that the pillows could have been better, but we would stay there again."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Downtown
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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 Boulevard Place 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.

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