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 great live music and acclaimed theatre scene 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

Rp231.774
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site Admission and Guided Tour
Buffalo Women: Downtown North Walking Tour

Buffalo Women: Downtown North Walking Tour

Rp361.300
per adult
Buffalo Women: Downtown North Walking Tour
Authentic British double decker bus seats 65 guests.

Best of Buffalo Double Decker Bus Tour

Rp686.470
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

Rp1.951.020
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

Rp3.956.235
per adult
2 Day Niagara Falls Tour from New York
Niagara Falls Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour from Toronto

Niagara Falls Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour from Toronto

Rp306.924
per traveller
Niagara Falls Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour from Toronto
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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 Rp2.341.481 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
Rp2.341.481
Rp2.733.680 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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! (1,765 reviews)
"It wasn’t nothing wrong but I’ve been in other properties and the staff, rooms were much better. I think they need to upgrade their rooms and improve the customer service experience."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 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 Rp2.684.925 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
Rp2.684.925
Rp3.134.650 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,860 reviews)
"Cannot recommend… AWFUL!!"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

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 Rp2.204.906 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
Rp2.204.906
Rp2.574.228 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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
Lenox Hotel and Suites

Lenox Hotel and Suites

2.5 out of 5
140 North St Buffalo NY
The price is Rp2.322.742 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
Rp2.322.742
Rp2.665.345 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Buffalo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Sahlen Field and Canalside are located nearby.
Lenox Hotel and Suites
Buffalo Guesthouse

Buffalo Guesthouse

4 out of 5
531 Franklin St Buffalo NY
The price is Rp3.144.702 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
Rp3.144.702
Rp3.608.546 total
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Buffalo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and private pools. Popular attractions Sahlen Field and Canalside are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (172 reviews)
"We had a great stay! Everyone was very helpful and friendly"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

Buffalo Guesthouse
Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Downtown

3 out of 5
10 Lafayette Square Buffalo NY
The price is Rp2.652.755 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
Rp2.652.755
Rp3.097.092 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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! (1,008 reviews)
"It is a fine well run facility with pleasant, well trained staff. I’m retired now but in my career traveled to 39 states. Many hotels. We had a supplier agreement with Hilton so I was a well-travelled Hilton Diamond."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Downtown
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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 Grover Cleveland Golf Course 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 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.

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.

Downtown Buffalo Travel Guide