Downtown Erie Travel Guide

Erie

Two sailboats on a lake with a sunset in the background.
A sandy beach with a wooden fence and sparse vegetation.
A marina with multiple sailboats docked at sunset.
A fleet of sailboats on a lake with a sunset sky.
A man in a boat on a calm lake with a forest in the background.

Stay near popular Downtown Erie attractions

Warner Theatre

8.4/10 (196 reviews)
You can get tickets for a performance at Warner Theatre during your trip to Erie. Amble around the area's lakeside or attend a sporting event.
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Things to do

Lake Erie Smallmouth Fishing Charters

Private Lake Erie Smallmouth Bass Fishing Charters

฿13,119
per adult
Private Lake Erie Smallmouth Bass Fishing Charters
Private Lake Erie Walleye Fishing Charters in Erie PA

Private Lake Erie Walleye Fishing Charters in Erie PA

฿20,499
per adult
Private Lake Erie Walleye Fishing Charters in Erie PA
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Top hotels in Downtown Erie

Baymont by Wyndham Erie

Baymont by Wyndham Erie

2.5 out of 5
8170 Perry Hwy Erie PA
The price is ฿2,387 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿2,387
฿2,697 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Erie. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
Baymont by Wyndham Erie
Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Erie

Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Erie

3 out of 5
701 Bayfront Parkway Erie PA
The price is ฿3,008 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿3,008
฿3,399 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Erie. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,412 reviews)
"Best place in all of Erie. We have stayed there every year for the last eight years and going back soon! Absolutely fantastic free hot breakfast! Located within minutes of Presque Isle and right across the street from Bay reataurant and attractions."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Erie
Holiday Inn Erie by IHG

Holiday Inn Erie by IHG

3 out of 5
2260 DOWNS DRIVE Erie PA
The price is ฿3,247 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿3,247
฿3,669 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Erie. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,337 reviews)
"Will be back. This wasn’t originally my first choice to visit my daughter at Penn State, the other hotel was booked. I took a chance and will definitely only come here moving forward!"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

Holiday Inn Erie by IHG
Courtyard by Marriott Erie Bayfront

Courtyard by Marriott Erie Bayfront

3 out of 5
2 Sassafras Pier Erie PA
The price is ฿6,373 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿6,373
฿7,201 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Erie. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Our room was nice with a beautiful view of the lake. There was a lot of construction in the area that made it difficult to get around. It would have been nice to get a heads up on that."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Erie Bayfront
Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel

Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel

3.5 out of 5
55 W Bay Dr Erie PA
The price is ฿6,515 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿6,515
฿7,362 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Erie. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel
Days Inn by Wyndham Erie

Days Inn by Wyndham Erie

2 out of 5
6101 Wattsburg Rd Erie PA
The price is ฿1,818 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿1,818
฿2,055 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Erie. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
5.8/10 (1,013 reviews)
"Granted I haven't stayed at a Days Inn in a very long time but it was like we were in a glorified prison. The A.C did not work and kept making loud noises. You could hear through the door early in the morning. There was a musty smell throughout the whole hotel. Our bathroom vent was dusty and so ..."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Erie
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Where to stay in Downtown Erie

Find the best Downtown Erie areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A church interior with a long pew-lined aisle, arched windows, and a large stained glass window at the far end.
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Open Photo by JoyFilledWander

West Bayfront

While visiting West Bayfront, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Erie and Erie County Historical Society-Hagen History Center.

A tall, illuminated lighthouse by the water at night.

Little Italy

Little Italy might not have many top sights, but All an Act Theatre Production and Erie Playhouse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A gazebo, a water tower, and vibrant pink flowers.
Photo by Roquita Williams
Open Photo by Roquita Williams

Bayfront

While visiting Bayfront, you might make a stop by sights like Erie Maritime Museum and Lake Erie.

East Bayfront

While East Bayfront isn't home to many top sights, UPMC Park and Erie Insurance Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.

Downtown Erie Travel Guide