Downtown Buffalo Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Canalside
Explore the great outdoors at Canalside, a lovely green space in Buffalo. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music 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 entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
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 acclaimed theatre scene or attend a hockey game.
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.
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.
University At Buffalo - North Campus
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University At Buffalo - North Campus during your trip to Amherst. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.
Top hotels in Downtown Buffalo
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buffalo Downtown - Medical CTR by IHG
Great location
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Wyndham Garden Buffalo Downtown
Everything was clean, the staff were exceptionally helpful and welcoming!! The literal only thing I’d suggest is updating the TVs to smart TVs for better viewing options. There wasn’t even a movie station to watch. Other than that we loved our staycation there!!
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Buffalo / Hotel and Conference Center
Upon check in to the room, I noticed an ant in the bathroom. The thermostat did not work at all. The closest working ice machine was at least 4 floors away. When trying to eat at the restaurant it took a very long time to be acknowledged and served.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Curtiss Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel
It was a nice hotel but the hot springs was closed. That was the entire reason for our visit. It was closed three days before our arrival I feel like we should have been notified by Expedia or the hotel since it was a planned closure. Disappointed in the response from the hotel and Expedia. I wouldn’t ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Lenox Hotel and Suites
Parking is easy.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Downtown
This was a beautiful hotel!! Staff was wonderful and the rooms were so big and nice. Located in a great area for restaurants. Would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Buffalo
Columbus
While visiting Columbus, you might make a stop by sights like Chippewa District and FBI Buffalo Field Office.
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.
Willert Park
When in Willert Park, you can plan a visit to Shea's Performing Arts Center and Burt Flickinger Athletic Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Bryant
While you're in Bryant, take in top sights like Cofeld Judaic Museum and jump on the metro at Summer-Best Station to see more of the city.
