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

Lake Erie Smallmouth Fishing Charters

฿16,458
per traveller
Lake Erie Smallmouth Fishing Charters
Lake Erie Walleye Fishing Charters

Lake Erie Walleye Fishing Charters

฿28,416
per traveller
Lake Erie Walleye Fishing Charters
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Top hotels in Downtown Erie

Courtyard by Marriott Erie

Courtyard by Marriott Erie

3 out of 5
7792 Peach St Erie PA
The price is ฿3,383 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
฿3,383
฿3,822 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Erie. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,022 reviews)
"This is a decent hotel, especially if you’re looking to go to Splash Lagoon since it’s close by."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Erie
Days Inn by Wyndham Erie

Days Inn by Wyndham Erie

2 out of 5
6101 Wattsburg Rd Erie PA
The price is ฿1,971 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿1,971
฿2,227 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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 (933 reviews)
"We will never stay here again even if it was free. Filthy room and motel compared to others in the Erie area. Dirty bed cover, and chairs that I had to put a towel down to sit on. Floor and hallway needed cleaned. Very dated."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Erie
Red Roof Inn Erie – I-90

Red Roof Inn Erie – I-90

2 out of 5
7865 Perry Hwy Erie PA
The price is ฿2,067 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿2,067
฿2,336 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,022 reviews)
"Was never informed that you needed an ID to check in. We arrived for at our stay"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Red Roof Inn Erie – I-90
Baymont by Wyndham Erie

Baymont by Wyndham Erie

2.5 out of 5
8170 Perry Hwy Erie PA
The price is ฿3,651 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
฿3,651
฿4,125 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,560 reviews)
"Room was not clean, tv did not work properly, the towels were barely bigger than a hand towel with the lowest thread count I have ever seen in a hotel, there was no body wash or conditioner. When I brought a towel down to the front desk the response was terrible. “The real towels are on order and ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Baymont by Wyndham Erie
Courtyard by Marriott Erie Bayfront

Courtyard by Marriott Erie Bayfront

3 out of 5
2 Sassafras Pier Erie PA
The price is ฿8,789 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿8,789
฿9,932 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (1,023 reviews)
"Very clean easy check in the bed was very comfortable spacious loved it!!"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Erie Bayfront
Motel 6 Erie, PA

Motel 6 Erie, PA

2 out of 5
7455 Schultz RD Erie PA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿1,857 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
฿1,857
฿2,099 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Erie. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (1,188 reviews)
"The carpet was old and appeared to be swept, but our feet were so dirty after walking around for an hour or so. I didn't realize there was no fridge, microwave, hair dryer, or shampoo when I booked. The sink drained very slowly and the tv was very difficult to use. The staff was very nice though ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Motel 6 Erie, PA
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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.

Little Italy

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

A lighthouse silhouette against a sunset sky, with a pier extending into the water.
Photo by Daanish Bhatti
Open Photo by Daanish Bhatti

Bayfront

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

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