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

฿13,355
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

฿16,694
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 ฿2,394 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿2,394
฿2,705 total
18 Oct - 19 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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (2,659 reviews)
"great location, clean hotel, amenities were wonderful. Free parking and breakfast was great !"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

Baymont by Wyndham Erie
Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Erie

Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Erie

3 out of 5
701 Bayfront Parkway Erie PA
The price is ฿3,017 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
฿3,017
฿3,410 total
13 Oct - 14 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 helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
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 ฿3,487 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿3,487
฿3,940 total
18 Oct - 19 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! (1,340 reviews)
"nice accommodations"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Holiday Inn Erie by IHG
Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel

Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel

3.5 out of 5
55 W Bay Dr Erie PA
The price is ฿5,387 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿5,387
฿6,087 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"We always stay on the club floor & this was the best by far! The staff were so helpful, accommodating, and nice. Definitely our favorite place to stay in Erie. The views were awesome, each restaurant we ate at within the connecting hotels had great food, and our room was spacious and clean."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

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 ฿1,744 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿1,744
฿1,970 total
18 Oct - 19 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 ...
5.8/10 (1,015 reviews)
"Hotel"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Erie
Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Harborcreek

Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Harborcreek

3 out of 5
4995 Station Rd Erie PA
The price is ฿2,851 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿2,851
฿3,222 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"The ratings for the hotel are suspect, even I believe untrue! It claims a 10/10 out of 1001 reviews. This is a 2-story hotel with no elevator! The claimed outstanding breakfast was nothing more than eggs,sausage and waffle maker.It was just standard. We were sorely disappointed!"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Harborcreek
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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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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