Downtown Buffalo Travel Guide
Buffalo
Visit Downtown Buffalo
Popular places to visit
Canalside
Explore the great outdoors at Canalside, a lovely green space in Buffalo. Experience the great live music and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.
Niagara Square
After visiting Niagara Square, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Buffalo. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park
After visiting Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Buffalo. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a hockey game.
Buffalo City Hall
Soaring 32 stories above Buffalo, the city’s municipal government seat offers spectacular panoramic views and fascinating insights into the history of the area.
Chippewa District
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Chippewa District during your visit to Buffalo. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
University At Buffalo - North Campus
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University At Buffalo - North Campus during your trip to Amherst. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.
Things to do
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site Admission and Guided Tour
Niagara Falls USA: Full-Day Scenic Tour from Buffalo!
An Epic Buffalo Scavenger Hunt: Roaming Buffalo
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site Admission and Guided Tour
Niagara Falls Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour from Toronto
Top hotels in Downtown Buffalo
Wyndham Garden Buffalo Downtown
Quiet, comfortable and clean room. The complimentary van to local downtown spots was a great bonus. The breakfast was good with many choices. I would stay here again.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Buffalo / Hotel and Conference Center
Rooms were clean and staff were helpful
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buffalo Downtown - Medical CTR by IHG
Clean room, staff was helpful and breakfast was fresh and delicious
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Curtiss Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel
It was a nice hotel but the hot springs was closed. That was the entire reason for our visit. It was closed three days before our arrival I feel like we should have been notified by Expedia or the hotel since it was a planned closure. Disappointed in the response from the hotel and Expedia. I wouldn’t ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Downtown
Room was ready on time and everyone was very friendly. We were able to quickly check in and the digital key was a great feature. Hotel felt very safe. After dark the key is required to get inside the building. The views were also beautiful even from the fourth floor!
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Embassy Suites Buffalo
clean new room
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Buffalo
Columbus
While visiting Columbus, you might make a stop by sights like Chippewa District and FBI Buffalo Field Office.
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.
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.
Waterfront
If you're spending some time in Waterfront, Canalside and Lake Erie are top sights worth seeing.
Willert Park
When in Willert Park, you can plan a visit to Shea's Performing Arts Center and Burt Flickinger Athletic Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Bryant
While you're in Bryant, take in top sights like Cofeld Judaic Museum and jump on the metro at Summer-Best Station to see more of the city.
