Downtown Buffalo Travel Guide
Buffalo





Visit Downtown Buffalo
Stay near popular Downtown Buffalo attractions
Things to do

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site Admission and Guided Tour

Buffalo Women: Downtown North Walking Tour

Best of Buffalo Double Decker Bus Tour

Niagara Falls USA: Full-Day Scenic Tour from Buffalo!

Niagara Falls Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour from Toronto

Niagara Falls, USA: Guided Tour & Optional Maid of the Mist
Top hotels in Downtown Buffalo

Hyatt Regency Buffalo / Hotel and Conference Center
"If I could give the staff more than 5 stars, I would. Especially front desk (and especially especially the gentleman who did my check out). Friendly, personable, helpful, and so, so kind. Great ambassadors for the city! The location was perfect for my needs (we had to visit the U.S. Passport Office). ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Wyndham Garden Buffalo Downtown
"Nice location. The team at the reception desk very helpful and friendly. I love having the comp car valet service"
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buffalo Downtown - Medical CTR by IHG
"We stayed in a one bedroom suite which was excellent. Lots of room, private bedroom and connected bathroom. Fridge, microwave, coffee maker, and 2 tvs. Great breakfast. Only problem was parking was off-site, 2 blocks away!"
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Lenox Hotel and Suites
"Thus is an older, charming hotel. I did not realize that some people reside there. At first I was put off by this. But -- the room was very clean and neat. The staff were friendly. The parking safe and convenient. All people encountered were friendly. The hotel was quiet. Check in and check out were ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Best Western on the Avenue
"Quiet on a busy weekend, walking distance to transit and great restaurants."
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Curtiss Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel
"Amazing showers"
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Buffalo

Elmwood Village
Elmwood Village is known for its live music, and you can plan a trip to American Repertory Theater of WNY Performance Venue: The Compass Performing Arts Center and Ujima Theatre Company while you're in town.
Raintree Island
While Raintree Island may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ellicott Creek Playhouse and Riviera Theatre and Performing Arts Center.

North Buffalo
North Buffalo is well liked for its live music and zoo. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Buffalo Zoo and Buffalo AKG Art Museum are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Amherst Street Station or Lasalle Station to get around.

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.

Waterfront
If you're spending some time in Waterfront, Canalside and Lake Erie are top sights worth seeing.












