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 ฿4,280 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
฿4,280
฿5,155 total
12 Jul - 13 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! (845 reviews)
"Property well maintained and the breakfast was superb."

Reviewed on 3 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 ฿5,275 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
฿5,275
฿6,390 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
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! (313 reviews)
"Beautiful place. Helpful staff. Big nice shower with rainfall shower head. Air conditioner kept kicking off and room got stuffy. Sheets slightly scratchy. Room not very soundproof."

Reviewed on 5 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 ฿4,853 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
฿4,853
฿5,654 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
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 National ...
9/10 Wonderful! (138 reviews)
"Great experience, would stay there again"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 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 ฿4,093 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
฿4,093
฿4,768 total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
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! (109 reviews)
"Currently under partial renovation. The work done is beautiful. I will be back when the pool, roof top restaurant and remaining guest rooms are finished."

Reviewed on 18 Jun 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 ฿4,053 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿4,053
฿4,722 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 National Museum of the United ...
9/10 Wonderful! (81 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 ฿2,956 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
฿2,956
฿3,443 total
6 Jul - 7 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! (1,576 reviews)
"Well, the building and rooms could use some serious repair/renovations and the paint was peeling off the ceiling in our shower, dusty surfaces where the towels go. Buuuut, the beds were comfortable, all of the staff were lovely, and the woman in charge of breakfast makes some seriously excellent ..."

Reviewed on 4 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 Oregon Park and Belle of Dayton Distillery.

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 2nd Street Market and Day Air Ballpark.

Downtown Dayton Travel Guide