Downtown Buffalo Travel Guide
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Visit Downtown Buffalo
Stay near popular Downtown Buffalo attractions
Things to do

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site Admission and Guided Tour

Buffalo Women: Downtown North Walking Tour

Best of Buffalo Double Decker Bus Tour

Niagara Falls USA: Full-Day Scenic Tour from Buffalo!

Niagara Falls Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour from Toronto

Niagara Falls, USA: Guided Tour & Optional Maid of the Mist
Top hotels in Downtown Buffalo

Hyatt Regency Buffalo / Hotel and Conference Center
"Good"
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Wyndham Garden Buffalo Downtown
"The staff were helpful and polite. The room was nice and large. The breakfast could have been a bit better."
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buffalo Downtown - Medical CTR by IHG
"Front desk was welcoming and super friendly"
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Lenox Hotel and Suites
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Lenox!. If you like historic BnB's you'll like this historic hotel. Very clean and comfortable with historic charm and modern amenities. The staff was very friendly and helpful. It's our new favorite place to stay when visiting Buffalo."
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Best Western on the Avenue
"Quiet on a busy weekend, walking distance to transit and great restaurants."
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Curtiss Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel
"This is one of, if not the best, decorated hotels I have ever stayed in. It is absolutely beautiful. The room was large. The automation was insane. Lighting controls, high tech toilet, high tech shower with multiple shower head options. The rooftop bar is great. The urban hot spring was amazing. ..."
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Buffalo

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.
Raintree Island
While Raintree Island may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ellicott Creek Playhouse and Riviera Theatre and Performing Arts Center.

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.

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.

Waterfront
If you're spending some time in Waterfront, Canalside and Lake Erie are top sights worth seeing.












