Downtown Buffalo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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.

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Our pick of the best Downtown Buffalo Hotel Deals

Wyndham Garden Buffalo Downtown

Wyndham Garden Buffalo Downtown

3 out of 5
125 High St Buffalo NY
The price is NZ$305 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$305
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Buffalo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,846 reviews)
"Hot Breakfast , staff was very attentive The only thing around hotel felt unsafe for me. Felt ghetto"

Reviewed on 2 July 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 NZ$261 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$261
19 July - 20 July
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"We stayed in a one bedroom suite which was excellent. Lots of room, private bedroom and connected bathroom. Fridge, microwave, coffee maker, and 2 tvs. Great breakfast. Only problem was parking was off-site, 2 blocks away!"

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buffalo Downtown - Medical CTR by IHG
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 NZ$365 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$365
5 July - 6 July
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! (1,785 reviews)
"For an expensive hotel I expected a much better experience. The front desk staff were very friendly however the rooms were extremely outdated, there was rust in the showers and no ventilation in the bathroom. The beds and pillows were old and uncomfortable and the $25 buffet breakfast consisted of ..."

Reviewed on 28 June 2026

Hyatt Regency Buffalo / Hotel and Conference Center
Lenox Hotel and Suites

Lenox Hotel and Suites

2.5 out of 5
140 North St Buffalo NY
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$227 per night from 21 July to 22 July
NZ$227
21 July - 22 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Buffalo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Niagara Square and Canalside are located nearby.
8.2/10 Very good! (42 reviews)
"Thus is an older, charming hotel. I did not realize that some people reside there. At first I was put off by this. But -- the room was very clean and neat. The staff were friendly. The parking safe and convenient. All people encountered were friendly. The hotel was quiet. Check in and check out were ..."

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

Lenox Hotel and Suites
Curtiss Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Curtiss Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

5 out of 5
210 Franklin St Buffalo NY
The price is NZ$531 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$531
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Buffalo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Amazing showers"

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

Curtiss Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Downtown

3 out of 5
10 Lafayette Square Buffalo NY
The price is NZ$306 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$306
5 July - 6 July
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! (1,007 reviews)
"The room was very nice"

Reviewed on 2 July 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Downtown
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Buffalo

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



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