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

Rp7.607.755
per traveller
Lake Erie Smallmouth Fishing Charters
Lake Erie Walleye Fishing Charters

Lake Erie Walleye Fishing Charters

Rp11.161.875
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 Rp2.275.967 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
Rp2.275.967
per night
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Went for July 4 week and they were very accommodating, and friendly. the place was clean and wonderful."

Reviewed on 19 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.060.923 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
Rp1.060.923
per night
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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 (946 reviews)
"The room was clean— the AC worked great— it was quiet. This hotel was a great place to stay for the night when on 80/90 and traveling through."

Reviewed on 19 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 Rp1.112.715 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
Rp1.112.715
per night
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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! (1,003 reviews)
"There were no security measures in place at the building entrance. The exterior door was unsecured, and the stairway door was broken, making it easy for someone who wasn’t a hotel guest to enter the property. The floors were also incredibly dirty, especially considering the price we paid. To make ..."

Reviewed on 19 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 Rp1.596.761 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
Rp1.596.761
per night
21 Jul - 22 Jul
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! (2,555 reviews)
"Everything was great. Staff was very helpful with suggestion where to go and eat dinner. Breakfast was well stocked ."

Reviewed on 20 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 Rp4.910.354 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
Rp4.910.354
per night
6 Aug - 7 Aug
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)
"Very clean hotel with great amenities in a great location."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Erie Bayfront
Springhill Suites by Marriott Erie

Springhill Suites by Marriott Erie

3 out of 5
2087 Interchange Rd Erie PA
The price is Rp2.403.206 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
Rp2.403.206
per night
19 Aug - 20 Aug
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"Very dirty rooms, could hear everything up and downstairs horrible breakfast"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Springhill Suites by Marriott 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.

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 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