Downtown Buffalo Travel Guide

Buffalo

A busy city street with tall buildings, including a prominent skyscraper in the background.
A cityscape with a prominent tower, waterfront promenade, and interconnected bridges.
A city street with tall buildings, a central monument, and cars parked along the sides.
A tall monument with a central column, surrounded by a stone base and decorative elements, in front of a large, multi-story building.
A tall obelisk monument surrounded by a landscaped garden with statues, set against a backdrop of historic buildings and a clear blue sky.

Stay near popular Downtown Buffalo attractions

A red brick building with multiple balconies adorned with hanging flower baskets.
Photo by Debbie Hall
Open Photo by Debbie Hall

Canalside

8.8/10 (1,330 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Canalside, a lovely green space in Buffalo. Experience the entertainment choices and great live music in this family-friendly area.
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Things to do

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site Admission and Guided Tour

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site Admission and Guided Tour

Rp229.157
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site Admission and Guided Tour
Authentic British double decker bus seats 65 guests.

Best of Buffalo Double Decker Bus Tour

Rp678.718
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Best of Buffalo Double Decker Bus Tour
Niagara Falls USA: Full-Day Scenic Tour from Buffalo!

Niagara Falls USA: Half-Day Scenic Tour from Buffalo & Niagara Falls NY

Rp1.928.988
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Niagara Falls USA: Half-Day Scenic Tour from Buffalo & Niagara Falls NY
2 Day Niagara Falls Tour from New York

2 Day Niagara Falls Tour from New York

Rp3.911.559
per adult
2 Day Niagara Falls Tour from New York
Private Customizable Toronto, Canada Day Tour from Niagara Falls, Canada

Private Customizable Toronto, Canada Day Tour from Niagara Falls, Canada

Rp10.264.943
per traveller
Private Customizable Toronto, Canada Day Tour from Niagara Falls, Canada
Awesome Bar Hunt: Buffalo Ballin'

Awesome Bar Hunt: Buffalo Ballin'

Rp219.869
per adult
Awesome Bar Hunt: Buffalo Ballin'
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Top hotels in Downtown Buffalo

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 Rp2.640.593 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
Rp2.640.593
Rp3.082.893 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,825 reviews)
"Great stay at the hotel. Although the neighborhood is sketchy at night. Had 2 different incidents where sketchy individuals tried to get my attention. The first to ask for directions and do I know my way around the neighborhood? Second, strange couple, tall black man and young white woman in a wheelchair. ..."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Hyatt Regency Buffalo / Hotel and Conference Center
Wyndham Garden Buffalo Downtown

Wyndham Garden Buffalo Downtown

3 out of 5
125 High St Buffalo NY
The price is Rp2.616.290 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp2.616.290
Rp3.054.520 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Buffalo. Enjoy free breakfast, a free local area shuttle and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful ...
Wyndham Garden Buffalo Downtown
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buffalo Downtown - Medical CTR by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buffalo Downtown - Medical CTR by IHG

2.5 out of 5
601 Main St Buffalo NY
The price is Rp2.359.874 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
Rp2.359.874
Rp2.755.153 total
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Buffalo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buffalo Downtown - Medical CTR by IHG
Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Downtown

3 out of 5
10 Lafayette Square Buffalo NY
The price is Rp2.576.137 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp2.576.137
Rp3.069.280 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Buffalo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"The furniture in the lobby was very dirty lots of stains!!! Need professional cleaning!!"

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Downtown
Buffalo Guesthouse

Buffalo Guesthouse

4 out of 5
531 Franklin St Buffalo NY
The price is Rp3.064.314 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
Rp3.064.314
Rp3.516.300 total
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Buffalo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and private pools. Popular attractions KeyBank Center and Walden Galleria Mall are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (202 reviews)
"Definitely will come back and do future reservation 👏"

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

Buffalo Guesthouse
Lenox Hotel and Suites

Lenox Hotel and Suites

2.5 out of 5
140 North St Buffalo NY
The price is Rp1.854.438 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
Rp1.854.438
Rp2.127.968 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Buffalo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions KeyBank Center and Walden Galleria Mall are located ...
8.2/10 Very good! (93 reviews)
"It was a lovely time. We had a stove but no pots. It would have been nice to boil water. Otherwise it was great."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Lenox Hotel and Suites
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Where to stay in Downtown Buffalo

Find the best Downtown Buffalo areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Wilton Argonne

Wilton Argonne might not have many top sights, but Buffalo Zoo and Buffalo AKG Art Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A person performing on stage with a neon trees sign in the background.
Photo by Laura Karle
Open Photo by Laura Karle

Buffalo Theater District

Theatres, live music and restaurants highlight some notable features of Buffalo Theater District. Make a stop by Shea's Performing Arts Center or Chippewa District while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Fountain Plaza Station or Lafayette Square Station to get around town.

A snow-covered residential street with houses, a Christmas tree, and icicles on the roof.

Elmwood Village

Elmwood Village is known for its live music, and you can plan a trip to American Repertory Theater of WNY Performance Venue: The Compass Performing Arts Center and Ujima Theatre Company while you're in town.

A grand neoclassical building with a central statue, flanked by columns and steps leading up to the entrance.

North Buffalo

North Buffalo is well liked for its live music and zoo. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Buffalo Zoo and Buffalo AKG Art Museum are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Amherst Street Station or Lasalle Station to get around.

Colorful houses with snow on the ground.

Allentown

Allentown is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Wilcox Mansion - Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site and Theater of Youth.

Downtown Buffalo Travel Guide