Downtown Syracuse Travel Guide
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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
Walk around the campus of Syracuse University, a top university in Syracuse. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do
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Top hotels in Downtown Syracuse
Marriott Syracuse Downtown
"Check in was super easy. We opted for valet parking just to avoid the headache. Beautiful hotel - it was a busy weekend with lots of parties happening on site. Staff was friendly at check in and we didn’t really have any other encounters. Walkable distance for food and drinks. Didn’t try out the ..."
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026
Best Western Syracuse Downtown Hotel and Suites
"Location is great. You can walk 1 block to any of like 15 pubs and restaurants."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Courtyard Syracuse Downtown At Armory Square
"Very relaxing. Black out curtains worked well to allow us to sleep in."
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Syracuse Downtown at Armory Square
"The Good: Our room at the Residence Inn was massive. It was basically a fully furnished apartment. If I wanted a room for a longer stay, it had all the amenities needed to cook and serve yourself in the room. The room was clean and everything worked. The breakfast buffet was free and it was better ..."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Syracuse-Carrier Circle
"Everything was perfect"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Liverpool/Syracuse North Airport
"I stayed one night week of June 10th and one night week of June 15 - 2nd experience was not as good as the first. The first floor room was excellent - quiet - comfortable bed and AC was great on a very hot day. Second stay was good but not great - bed was no where near as comfortable and was very ..."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Syracuse
Eastside
While visiting Eastside, you might make a stop by sights like JMA Wireless Dome and Syracuse Stage.
Lakefront
If you're spending some time in Lakefront, Destiny USA and NBT Bank Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Southside
While Southside isn't home to many top sights, Rosamond Gifford Zoo and Museum of Science and Technology are some notable places to visit nearby.
Northside
If you're spending some time in Northside, Museum of International Masks and Puppets and ArtRage Gallery are top sights worth seeing.
Westside
If you're spending some time in Westside, Rosamond Gifford Zoo and La Casita Cultural Center are top sights worth seeing.
