Westside Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Get inspired by playful otters, serene swans, fascinating elephants, sophisticated snow leopards and many more mammals at this beloved Syracuse institution.
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.
New York State Fairgrounds
Enjoy a stop at New York State Fairgrounds, an entertaining place to visit in Syracuse. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its lively festivals.
Destiny USA
During your visit to Syracuse, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Destiny USA. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
JMA Wireless Dome
College basketball, football and lacrosse have never seen more enthusiastic crowds than those inside this stadium on the campus of Syracuse University.
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.
Things to do
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Top hotels in Westside
Hotel Concord Syracuse, an Ascend Collection Hotel
"The night staff was great and very helpful. But the recent renovation left us without some basic needs. There was no light above the sink in the bathroom, and the lighting was very poor for doing makeup, etc. The Free breakfast was not great. I feel they could have at least had some fresh fruit and ..."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Liverpool/Syracuse North Airport
"Very clean property and rooms. Nice area near fast food, gas station, and coffee (Dunkin). Easy parking. King size bed was comfortable and bathroom was clean. 5 star stay for sure"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
The Craftsman Inn & Suites
"The hotel is a bit dated, but the outdoor garden areas are very nice. The check in staff was not particularly welcoming. Our main issue was that there was no room service at all unless you asked for it in advance but we were never told we needed to ask. At check-in we should have been asked if we ..."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Cresthill Suites Syracuse
"Breakfast was slim picking, towels had hairs on them, bedroom smelled and ac was subpar. Very old outdated and stained. Sheets seemed clean, bed was not terrible."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Point Place Casino Hotel
"Lovely property and staff was great."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
The Parkview Hotel
"Staff was good, but hotel in the middle of a major renovation. Only one elevator worked, breakfast was sub-par and there seemed to be constant guest traffic at the front desk requesting a room change. Give it a few months when Hampton takes over and it may be functional."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Westside
Downtown Syracuse
Downtown Syracuse is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Landmark Theatre and Clinton Square while you're in town.
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.
