Downtown Buffalo Travel Guide
Buffalo
Visit Downtown Buffalo
Popular places to visit
Canalside
Explore the great outdoors at Canalside, a lovely green space in Buffalo. Experience the entertainment choices and great live music in this family-friendly area.
Niagara Square
After visiting Niagara Square, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Buffalo. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.
Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park
After visiting Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Buffalo. Experience the area's great live music or attend a hockey game.
Buffalo City Hall
Soaring 32 stories above Buffalo, the city’s municipal government seat offers spectacular panoramic views and fascinating insights into the history of the area.
Chippewa District
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Chippewa District during your visit to Buffalo. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
University At Buffalo - North Campus
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University At Buffalo - North Campus during your trip to Amherst. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Things to do
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site Admission and Guided Tour
Niagara Falls Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour from Toronto
Niagara Falls USA: Full-Day Scenic Tour from Buffalo!
An Epic Buffalo Scavenger Hunt: Roaming Buffalo
Sunset Tour of Niagara Falls State Park with Falls Illumination
Top hotels in Downtown Buffalo
Hyatt Regency Buffalo / Hotel and Conference Center
Need express check in option. Breakfast is way too expensive. If you're going to charge that much, at least have staff that serves me. Buffett is not acceptable at that price.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buffalo Downtown - Medical CTR by IHG
Very clean and friendly
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Wyndham Garden Buffalo Downtown
Staff was so friendly, it was such a great experience!
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Downtown
Everyone was wonderful. The view in which i had was a 10/10! Beautiful pics of the city,right from my room. Gladly stay again.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
The Mansion On Delaware Ave
Room upgrade. Pleasant staff.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Curtiss Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Everything was exquisite. Michael who took my car. The front desk staff who printed something for me. Amazing bar and drinks. Great steak!! The most comfortable bed. Just lovely.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Buffalo
Columbus
While visiting Columbus, you might make a stop by sights like Chippewa District and FBI Buffalo Field Office.
Buffalo Theater District
Theatres, live music and restaurants highlight some notable features of Buffalo Theater District. Make a stop by Shea's Performing Arts Center or Chippewa District while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Fountain Plaza Station or Lafayette Square Station to get around town.
Allentown
Allentown is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Wilcox Mansion - Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site and Theater of Youth.
Waterfront
If you're spending some time in Waterfront, Canalside and Lake Erie are top sights worth seeing.
Willert Park
When in Willert Park, you can plan a visit to Shea's Performing Arts Center and Burt Flickinger Athletic Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Bryant
While you're in Bryant, take in top sights like Benjaman Gallery and jump on the metro at Summer-Best Station to see more of the city.
