Downtown Dayton Travel Guide

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A public square with people sitting on benches, a tree, and buildings in the background.
A group of people kayaking on a calm lake surrounded by dense trees.
A baseball stadium with a crowd, a pitcher on the mound, and a batter at home plate.
A bicycle parked on a bridge with a metal railing and a fence in the background.
A wooden board with six beer glasses and a coaster featuring a city skyline.

Stay near popular Downtown Dayton attractions

A baseball stadium with a crowd, a pitcher on the mound, and a batter at home plate.
Photo by The Curious Zephyr
Open Photo by The Curious Zephyr

Day Air Ballpark

10.0/5 (3 reviews)
Catch an event at Day Air Ballpark during your trip to Dayton. Experience the area's fascinating museums or attend a sporting event.
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Our pick of the best Downtown Dayton Hotel Deals

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Dayton Downtown

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Dayton Downtown

3.5 out of 5
305 East Monument Ave Dayton OH
The price is NZ$255 per night from 2 July to 3 July
NZ$255
per night
2 July - 3 July
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dayton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (840 reviews)
"Very good, good location!"

Reviewed on 25 June 2026

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Dayton Downtown
AC Hotel by Marriott Dayton

AC Hotel by Marriott Dayton

3 out of 5
124 MADISON STREET Dayton OH
The price is NZ$292 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$292
per night
26 July - 27 July
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dayton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (309 reviews)
"I didn’t try any of the amenities."

Reviewed on 24 June 2026

AC Hotel by Marriott Dayton
Hotel Ardent Dayton Downtown, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

Hotel Ardent Dayton Downtown, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

3.5 out of 5
137 N Main St Dayton OH
The price is NZ$269 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$269
per night
12 July - 13 July
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dayton. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions National ...
9/10 Wonderful! (135 reviews)
"My daughter, husband and I had reserved and paid for two rooms with king size beds. There was a little problem checking in because the reservation said there was money owed when. there shouldn’t have been because prepaid for the rooms. We were given rooms 210 and 310 and both were two queen beds ..."

Reviewed on 12 June 2026

Hotel Ardent Dayton Downtown, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
Dayton Vitality Hotel

Dayton Vitality Hotel

4 out of 5
33 E 5th St Dayton OH
The price is NZ$275 per night from 18 July to 19 July
NZ$275
per night
18 July - 19 July
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dayton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions University of Dayton Arena ...
7.6/10 Good! (108 reviews)
"Currently under partial renovation. The work done is beautiful. I will be back when the pool, roof top restaurant and remaining guest rooms are finished."

Reviewed on 18 June 2026

Dayton Vitality Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Dayton Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Dayton Downtown

3 out of 5
18 W Third Street Dayton OH
The price is NZ$235 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$235
per night
5 July - 6 July
Stay at this hotel in Dayton. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions National Museum of the United ...
9/10 Wonderful! (80 reviews)
"It was a good stay. For the price I was very disappointed because outside my window if felt like cranes was dropping at 530am, So I got up and left. I was very disappointed and maybe that room made it a terrible stay for me. The hotel was clean and the staff was great. Just not a good stay for the ..."

Reviewed on 16 June 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Dayton Downtown
Days Inn by Wyndham Englewood Dayton Airport

Days Inn by Wyndham Englewood Dayton Airport

2 out of 5
20 Rockridge Rd Englewood OH
The price is NZ$174 per night from 15 July to 16 July
NZ$174
per night
15 July - 16 July
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Englewood. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,562 reviews)
"Delightful check-in! Staff super helpful and cheerful! Clean comfortable room."

Reviewed on 28 June 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Englewood Dayton Airport
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Dayton

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Street signs for Jackson St and 500 S.

Oregon District

Oregon District is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Oregon Park and Belle of Dayton Distillery.

A tall, illuminated monument against a twilight sky.
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University Park

While visiting University Park, you might make a stop by sights like Carillon Historical Park and Baujan Field.

A green wooden house with a sloped roof, a chimney, and a small porch.

South Park

Though South Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center and 2nd Street Market.

An aerial view of a historic stone tower surrounded by dense green foliage.

Walnut Hills

Though Walnut Hills may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like 2nd Street Market and Day Air Ballpark.

Belmont

While there might not be top attractions in Belmont, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Fraze Pavillion and Carillon Historical Park.

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