Downtown Erie Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Erie
Popular places to visit
Warner Theatre
You can get tickets for a performance at Warner Theatre during your trip to Erie. Amble around the area's lakeside or attend a sporting event.
Presque Isle Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Presque Isle Beach during your travels in Erie? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
UPMC Hamot
If UPMC Hamot is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Erie.
Erie Insurance Arena
Catch an event at Erie Insurance Arena during your trip to Erie.
Gannon University
Explore the campus of Gannon University as part of your travels around Erie.
UPMC Park
Catch an event at UPMC Park during your trip to Erie. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside or attend a sporting event.
Activities
Our pick of the best Downtown Erie Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Erie by IHG
Front desk girl was super nice. Hot chocolate in the lobby was delicious. A tad put off by having to purchase breakfast in the morning though. My thought is that there are too many hotels nearby that include some breakfast items. We have stayed at several in the recent past and this holiday inn doesn’t ...
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Harborcreek
The rooms were very clean. The staff was friendly.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Erie Bayfront
Nice, clean and spacious rooms.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Erie
Room was clean. Breakfast was good. Staff was nice and helpful 👍
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel
Great stay and location
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Erie
Room was clean, hotel seemed clean, the pool had some sand and grime but nothing crazy, just a bit neglected. Breakfast was pretty good no complaints. View was great, not as good as some of the taller hotels, but still great for what I paid. At around 100$ a night, I couldn't ask for more.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Erie
East Bayfront
While East Bayfront isn't home to many top sights, Erie Insurance Arena and UPMC Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
West Bayfront
While visiting West Bayfront, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Erie and Erie County Historical Society-Hagen History Center.
Bayfront
While visiting Bayfront, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Erie and Erie Maritime Museum.
Little Italy
Little Italy might not have many top sights, but Erie Playhouse and Warner Theatre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
