Upstate New York Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

New York State Capitol Building featuring heritage architecture and a pond
Rochester which includes a city
Rochester featuring a city
Buffalo which includes a monument, a skyscraper and a city
Everson Museum of Art showing art and interior views as well as an individual female

Where to stay in Upstate New York

Buffalo which includes a monument, a skyscraper and a city

Downtown Buffalo

4.5/5(10 area reviews)

Known for its great bars and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Buffalo. You can visit top attractions like Chippewa District and Shea's Performing Arts Center, and jump on the metro at Fountain Plaza Station or Lafayette Square Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Buffalo
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Lakefront

If you're spending some time in Lakefront, Destiny USA and NBT Bank Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Lakefront
Genesee River\'s High Falls showing a city and street scenes as well as a couple

Downtown Rochester

3/5(6 area reviews)

Live music, theatres and museums highlight some of the noteworthy features of Downtown Rochester. Make a stop by Blue Cross Arena or Genesee River while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Downtown Rochester
New York State Capitol Building featuring heritage architecture and a pond

Downtown Albany

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Downtown Albany is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Hudson River Way and MVP Arena while you're in town.

Downtown Albany
Clinton Square featuring a city, a garden and heritage architecture

Downtown Syracuse

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

Downtown Syracuse is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Landmark Theatre and Clinton Square while you're in town.

Downtown Syracuse
Carrier Dome showing modern architecture

Eastside

While visiting Eastside, you might make a stop by sights like JMA Wireless Dome and E.M. Mills Rose Garden.

Eastside
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
4 out of 5
310 4th St, Niagara Falls, NY
Fully refundable
The price is ฿3,089 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
฿3,089
฿4,541 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Niagara Falls. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,261 reviews)
A quick and enjoyable visit
"We enjoyed our 2 night stay. Comfortable bed with not bad view of niagara falls. We liked that pool/hot tub area had a time for adults only. One of the hot tubs was a bit dirty. Sauna and steam rooms are not part of hotel, but can only be accessed by spa patrons."

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2025

Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
Sleep Inn & Suites Buffalo Airport
Sleep Inn & Suites Buffalo Airport
2.5 out of 5
100 Holtz Dr, Buffalo, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,853 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
฿2,853
฿3,246 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Buffalo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,502 reviews)
"I like that they offer breakfast every morning. That was definitely a plus for me and my husband. The area was safe and quiet. We will definitely stay here again when we go out to work in Buffalo again. Thanks to the awesome staff too."

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2025

Sleep Inn & Suites Buffalo Airport
Buffalo Airport Hotel
Buffalo Airport Hotel
3 out of 5
4600 Genesee St, Buffalo, NY
The price is ฿2,962 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
฿2,962
฿3,369 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Buffalo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,409 reviews)
Clean & Comfy
"The front desk check in took longer than anticipated especially since I “pre-checked in” online. Rooms renovated very modern bed very comfortable !"

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2025

Buffalo Airport Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lake Placid Inn Main Street
Lake Placid Inn Main Street
2 out of 5
2617 Main St, Lake Placid, NY
Stay at this apartment in Lake Placid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Mirror Lake and Lake Placid Winter Olympic ...
9/10 Wonderful! (142 reviews)
"Location and space was great! Due to winter conditions an entry rug or mop would have made our stay better since salt and dirt was hard to clean up."

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2025

Lake Placid Inn Main Street
Lake Placid Inn: Residences
Lake Placid Inn: Residences
3 out of 5
2050 Saranac Ave, Lake Placid, NY
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly apartment in Lake Placid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Mirror Lake and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (254 reviews)
"Nice bathroom and shower, nice kitchen and appliances, large bedroom and bed. Very good condition."

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2025

Lake Placid Inn: Residences
The Eastside Manor - Private Yard & Parking, Near Falls & Casino by Niagara Hospitality
The Eastside Manor - Private Yard & Parking, Near Falls & Casino by Niagara Hospitality
3 out of 5
560 6th St, Niagara Falls, NY
Stay at this 3-star holiday home in Niagara Falls. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Fallsview Indoor Waterpark and Niagara ...
8/10 Very Good! (21 reviews)
"Very good"

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2025

The Eastside Manor - Private Yard & Parking, Near Falls & Casino by Niagara Hospitality
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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