Upstate New York Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

New York State Capitol Building featuring heritage architecture and a pond
Rochester which includes a city
Rochester featuring a city
Buffalo which includes a monument, a skyscraper and a city
Everson Museum of Art showing art and interior views as well as an individual female

Where to stay in Upstate New York

Buffalo which includes a monument, a skyscraper and a city

Downtown Buffalo

4.5/5(10 area reviews)

Known for its great bars and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Buffalo. You can visit top attractions like Chippewa District and Statler Tower, and jump on the metro at Fountain Plaza Station or Lafayette Square Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Buffalo
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Colonie

You might appreciate the shopping and restaurants in Colonie, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Colonie Center Mall and Watervliet Shaker National Historic Site are just a few notable stops.

Colonie
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Rotterdam

Visitors to Rotterdam like its waterfalls and riverfront, and Rollarama Skating Center is a sight worth a stop.

Rotterdam
Genesee River\'s High Falls showing a city and street scenes as well as a couple

Downtown Rochester

3/5(6 area reviews)

Live music, theatres and museums highlight some of the noteworthy features of Downtown Rochester. Make a stop by Blue Cross Arena or Genesee River while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Downtown Rochester
New York State Capitol Building featuring heritage architecture and a pond

Downtown Albany

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Downtown Albany is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Hudson River Way and MVP Arena while you're in town.

Downtown Albany
Clinton Square featuring a city, a garden and heritage architecture

Downtown Syracuse

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Syracuse
Buffalo Airport Hotel

Buffalo Airport Hotel

3 out of 5
4600 Genesee St Buffalo NY
The price is Rp1.232.160 per night from 13 Jan to 14 Jan
Rp1.232.160
Rp1.401.527 total
13 Jan - 14 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Buffalo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,830 reviews)
The room was clean the bed was most co.fortable and the bathtub was relaxing and the water hot thats what i look for in a room. The front desk staff were curtious, friendly and helpful in eve3way i missed gettimg their names. Id stay again right by the airport with shuttle service.

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Buffalo Airport Hotel
The Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark

The Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark

4 out of 5
555 Resorts World Drive Monticello NY
The price is Rp2.677.585 per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
Rp2.677.585
Rp4.151.938 total
15 Jan - 16 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Monticello. Enjoy 5 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and water park access (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,906 reviews)
Excellent

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

The Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark
Hyatt Regency Buffalo / Hotel and Conference Center

Hyatt Regency Buffalo / Hotel and Conference Center

3.5 out of 5
Two Fountain Plaza Buffalo NY
The price is Rp2.406.799 per night from 13 Jan to 14 Jan
Rp2.406.799
Rp2.809.938 total
13 Jan - 14 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Buffalo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,711 reviews)
Friendly staff, clean spacious room.

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Hyatt Regency Buffalo / Hotel and Conference Center
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Postcard Cabins Eastern Catskills, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

Postcard Cabins Eastern Catskills, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

2 out of 5
282 Cairo Junction Rd Catskill NY
Stay at this cabin in Catskill. Enjoy free parking, furnished patios and climate control. Popular attractions Catskill Golf Club and Angelo Canna Town Park are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (124 reviews)
I loved every single thing about the stay

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Postcard Cabins Eastern Catskills, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
Lake Placid Inn: Residences

Lake Placid Inn: Residences

3 out of 5
2050 Saranac Ave Lake Placid NY
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Lake Placid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Mirror Lake and Lake Placid ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (289 reviews)
Clean. Good layout

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Lake Placid Inn: Residences
Lake Placid Inn Main Street

Lake Placid Inn Main Street

2 out of 5
2617 Main St Lake Placid NY
Stay at this apartment in Lake Placid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Mirror Lake and Lake Placid Winter Olympic ...
9/10 Wonderful! (165 reviews)
Our stay at Lake Placid Inn was amazing! Very clean, walking distance to all the restaurants and attractions! Very cozy,

Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

Lake Placid Inn Main Street
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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