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 acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
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 great live music or attend a hockey game.
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.
Buffalo City Hall
After visiting Buffalo City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Buffalo. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
Highmark Stadium
Catch an event at Highmark Stadium during your trip to Orchard Park. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.
Top hotels in Downtown Buffalo
Wyndham Garden Buffalo Downtown
"The front desk staff were very courteous."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buffalo Downtown - Medical CTR by IHG
"Clean room and friendly staff"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Hyatt Regency Buffalo / Hotel and Conference Center
"Our stay was brief. We didn’t utilize any of the amenities. I did have a great sleep."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Lenox Hotel and Suites
"My family and I stayed at this hotel for my graduation. I suggest the rooms should have more safety features on the room doors. The door on the inside has no physical lock expect for the chain. The door has no peep hole so you can see who is on the other side of the door. The vents in the bathroom ..."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Curtiss Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel
"Excellent location . The hotel is gorgeous. Rooms are well maintained and comfortable. The pool is everything. Really enjoyed the stay here and I would stay here again if I come back."
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026
Buffalo Guesthouse
"Room was nice but small. Showers are shared outside the room. Shower water was lukewarm throughout my stay and one day was not clean. The shared space is very nice and inviting. Breakfast is basic . Dining room gives you a family feeling and an opportunity to interact with other guests."
Reviewed on 14 Jun 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.
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 History 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.
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.
