Downtown Dayton Travel Guide

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A public square with people sitting on benches, a tree, and buildings in the background.
A group of people kayaking on a calm lake surrounded by dense trees.
A baseball stadium with a crowd, a pitcher on the mound, and a batter at home plate.
A bicycle parked on a bridge with a metal railing and a fence in the background.
A wooden board with six beer glasses and a coaster featuring a city skyline.

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A baseball stadium with a crowd, a pitcher on the mound, and a batter at home plate.
Photo by The Curious Zephyr
Open Photo by The Curious Zephyr

Day Air Ballpark

10.0/10 (3 reviews)
Catch an event at Day Air Ballpark during your trip to Dayton. Experience the area's fascinating museums or attend a sporting event.
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Top hotels in Downtown Dayton

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Dayton Downtown

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Dayton Downtown

3.5 out of 5
305 East Monument Ave Dayton OH
The price is ฿4,295 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿4,295
฿5,174 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dayton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (850 reviews)
"Phenomenal stay and great location for activities and dining in the area."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Dayton Downtown
AC Hotel by Marriott Dayton

AC Hotel by Marriott Dayton

3 out of 5
124 MADISON STREET Dayton OH
The price is ฿5,066 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
฿5,066
฿6,145 total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dayton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (317 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel! Second time there and third time at AC. Love the comfort, amenities, locations. Will be back again and again."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

AC Hotel by Marriott Dayton
Hotel Ardent Dayton Downtown, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

Hotel Ardent Dayton Downtown, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

3.5 out of 5
137 N Main St Dayton OH
The price is ฿4,614 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
฿4,614
฿5,375 total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dayton. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions University ...
9/10 Wonderful! (142 reviews)
"The room was very nice, but an issue with the HVAC gave one of us a very poor night. Upon bringing it up to the staff in the morning, they promised to investigate and move us. Latrease was very helpful both in making note of my concern in-person, and in facilitating the fix on her end. While we were ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Hotel Ardent Dayton Downtown, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
Dayton Vitality Hotel

Dayton Vitality Hotel

4 out of 5
33 E 5th St Dayton OH
The price is ฿4,107 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
฿4,107
฿4,785 total
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dayton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions National Museum of the United ...
7.6/10 Good! (111 reviews)
"The check process was terrible! I had no idea it was “unmanned”, needed a security link, etc. When I booked it."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Dayton Vitality Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Dayton Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Dayton Downtown

3 out of 5
18 W Third Street Dayton OH
The price is ฿3,795 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿3,795
฿4,421 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Dayton. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions University of Dayton Arena and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (82 reviews)
"The rooms were not well cleaned."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Dayton Downtown
Days Inn by Wyndham Englewood Dayton Airport

Days Inn by Wyndham Englewood Dayton Airport

2 out of 5
20 Rockridge Rd Englewood OH
The price is ฿2,817 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿2,817
฿3,281 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Englewood. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,590 reviews)
"Comfortable beds and helpful staff. Musty room, mold on the room hvac fan, wobbly toilet."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Englewood Dayton Airport
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Where to stay in Downtown Dayton

Find the best Downtown Dayton areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Street signs for Jackson St and 500 S.

Oregon District

Oregon District is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Belle of Dayton Distillery and Dayton Theatre Guild.

A tall, illuminated monument against a twilight sky.
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University Park

While visiting University Park, you might make a stop by sights like Carillon Historical Park and Baujan Field.

A green wooden house with a sloped roof, a chimney, and a small porch.

South Park

Though South Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center and America's Packard Museum.

Belmont

While there might not be top attractions in Belmont, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Baujan Field and National Museum of the United States Air Force.

An aerial view of a historic stone tower surrounded by dense green foliage.

Walnut Hills

Though Walnut Hills may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Baujan Field and 2nd Street Market.

Downtown Dayton Travel Guide