Hotel guide

Hotels in Buffalo

A hotel in Buffalo should make the parts of the trip you care about easier. Use the location, pace, and booking notes below to narrow the field before you compare rooms.

Hotels and stays to consider in Buffalo

Choose a property here once you know the kind of stay you want. Not sure which part of town to book? Use the Buffalo stay matcher before comparing rooms.

Downtown and Canalside

The least complicated base for a first visit, with the waterfront and city-center landmarks close together.

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Hampton Inn & Suites Buffalo Downtown

A central base for families and short first visits when walkability and breakfast matter more than distinctive rooms.

Best for: Stay, Value

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Hotel at the Lafayette

A characterful historic downtown option for travelers who want architecture and easy access to the Theater District and Canalside.

Best for: Stay, Boutique

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The Westin Buffalo

A downtown choice for a comfortable couple or work-adjacent weekend near Delaware Avenue and the Theater District.

Best for: Stay, Boutique

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Delaware Park and Museum District

Leafy and museum-focused, with Delaware Park and Martin House setting a slower pace.

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The Richardson Hotel Buffalo

A destination stay in the restored Richardson Olmsted Campus for architecture-minded travelers who do not need downtown outside the lobby.

Best for: Stay, Splurge

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Elmwood Village and Allentown

A more residential, restaurant-rich zone with easy access to AKG and Allentown.

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InnBuffalo off Elmwood

A small inn for a quieter, neighborhood-led weekend near Elmwood restaurants, AKG, and Delaware Park.

Best for: Stay, Boutique

Before you go: Reserve before you build the rest of the day around it.

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Rates, availability, amenities, and parking rules change often. Confirm the details directly with the property before booking. Last destination review: 2026-08-29.