Downtown Syracuse Travel Guide
Syracuse
Visit Downtown Syracuse
Popular places to visit
Armory Square
Home to Syracuse’s highest concentration of bars and restaurants, this lively city square is the perfect place for a night out in Central New York.
Landmark Theatre
See Broadway musicals, comedy or rock shows at this beautiful and supposedly haunted 1920s venue just off Syracuse’s Armory Square.
Museum of Science and Technology
Kids and adults will love this Syracuse museum, featuring an IMAX theater, interactive exhibits and possibly the world’s largest collection of toothpick sculptures.
Clinton Square
Nestled in the heart of Syracuse’s downtown, this historic plaza is known for its civic mindedness, hosting countless festivals and a community ice skating rink.
Everson Museum of Art
Brutalist architecture, American art and one of the world’s finest ceramics collections come together at this small but mighty museum in Syracuse’s downtown.
Syracuse University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Syracuse University during your travels in Syracuse. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do
An Epic Syracuse Scavenger Hunt: At The Center Of New York!
Top hotels in Downtown Syracuse
Marriott Syracuse Downtown
Staff were amazing. Humored my kids silly questions.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Best Western Syracuse Downtown Hotel and Suites
This is an older building not very modern but the beds were super comfy and great for a short stay over. Staff were super nice.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Courtyard Syracuse Downtown At Armory Square
Good location to quickly drive to Syracuse University, with many restaurants and other businesses nearby in Armory Square area. Room was good, with closet space and empty mini-fridge and coffee/tea stuff, but bathroom floor was only *almost* clean. Staff was nice and helpful, but one girl at the ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Syracuse Downtown at Armory Square
Great room. Breakfast was excellent!
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
The Parkview Hotel
I stayed here in September 2025. We had a great experience. The only the negative was the toilet clogged without any reason. It was fixed with plunger. Fast forward to February 2026. We decided to stay here again. On the first night the toilet was clogged again without reason. I asked front desk ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Syracuse-Carrier Circle
Very good accommodations - clean room, bathroom was very nice, and good breakfast.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Syracuse
Westside
If you're spending some time in Westside, Rosamond Gifford Zoo and La Casita Cultural Center are top sights worth seeing.
Northside
If you're spending some time in Northside, ArtRage Gallery and Museum of International Masks and Puppets are top sights worth seeing.
Lakefront
If you're spending some time in Lakefront, Destiny USA and NBT Bank Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Eastside
While visiting Eastside, you might make a stop by sights like JMA Wireless Dome and Syracuse Stage.
Southside
While Southside isn't home to many top sights, Rosamond Gifford Zoo and Everson Museum of Art are some notable places to visit nearby.
Strathmore
While there might not be top attractions in Strathmore, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Rosamond Gifford Zoo and Syracuse Convention and Visitors Bureau.
