Dayton Travel Guide

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A turquoise bridge over a calm pond, surrounded by autumn foliage and a grassy park.
A group of people kayaking on a calm lake surrounded by dense trees.
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Where to stay in Dayton

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A street with a sign for the Street Public Market.
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Downtown Dayton

Unique features of Downtown Dayton include the theatres and bars. Make a stop by Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center or Victoria Theater while you're exploring the area.

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.

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University Park

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

Belmont

While there might not be top attractions in Belmont, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Baujan Field and National Museum of the United States Air Force.

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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 America's Packard Museum.

The Hotel@Dayton South

The Hotel@Dayton South

2.5 out of 5
8099 Old Yankee Street Dayton OH
The price is 1.814.286 ₫ per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
1.814.286 ₫
2.113.775 ₫ total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Dayton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,018 reviews)
"Plenty of parking, with spaces close to the entrance. Noisey people outside late at night two nights in a row. TV pretty much useless."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

The Hotel@Dayton South
Drury Inn & Suites Dayton North

Drury Inn & Suites Dayton North

4 out of 5
6616 Miller Ln Dayton OH
The price is 2.970.959 ₫ per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
2.970.959 ₫
3.461.167 ₫ total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dayton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,019 reviews)
"I was upgraded to a suite which was amazing! The only thing I was sad about was the pool was shaded by the building and I couldn’t tan which is minor! Breakfast is always good at Drury!"

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Drury Inn & Suites Dayton North
Marriott at the University of Dayton

Marriott at the University of Dayton

4 out of 5
1414 South Patterson Boulevard Dayton OH
The price is 3.917.806 ₫ per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
3.917.806 ₫
4.564.242 ₫ total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dayton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Enjoyed the indoor pool, outdoor pool, and hot tub. The restaurant was outstanding! Convenient to have the sundry store. Shuttle took us to Carillon Park- helpful. Staff are wonderful. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Marriott at the University of Dayton
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Cedar Point's Lighthouse Point

Cedar Point's Lighthouse Point

2.5 out of 5
1 Cedar Point Drive Sandusky OH
Stay at this cabin in Sandusky. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and water park access (surcharge). Popular attractions Cedar Point and Jackson Street Pier are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (366 reviews)
"Fun for families 👍"

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Cedar Point's Lighthouse Point
Sleek DT Cleveland Apt at City Club

Sleek DT Cleveland Apt at City Club

3 out of 5
776 Euclid Ave Cleveland OH
Stay at this apartment in Cleveland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and meeting facilities. Popular attractions Rocket Arena and Progressive Field are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (198 reviews)
"Property was very nice. Reasonably priced."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Sleek DT Cleveland Apt at City Club
Birch Hill Suites Extended Stay - Blue Ash

Birch Hill Suites Extended Stay - Blue Ash

3.5 out of 5
4650 Cornell Rd Cincinnati OH
Stay at this business-friendly condo in Cincinnati. Enjoy free parking, a fitness centre and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Sharon Woods Golf Course ...
5.8/10 (424 reviews)
"This hotel should be condemned! Mold, roaches, and funky smells should be the only words in the description! Staff is rude and lazy. Floors were sticky, big bubbles in paint(water damage), carpets are nasty. I will NEVER STAY HERE AGAIN! They tried to say I had been smoking in a room. The same room ..."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026

Birch Hill Suites Extended Stay - Blue Ash
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Stay near popular Dayton attractions

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Photo by Courtesy of the Office of TourismOhio, www.DiscoverOhio.com
Open Photo by Courtesy of the Office of TourismOhio, www.DiscoverOhio.com

National Museum of the United States Air Force

9.6/10 (1,235 reviews)
National Museum of the United States Air Force is a popular museum in Riverside with a rich history. Take in the fascinating museums while you're in the area.
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