Upper West Side Travel Guide
Buffalo
Visit Upper West Side
Popular places to visit

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 acclaimed theatre scene.

KeyBank Center
Catch an event at KeyBank Center during your trip to Buffalo. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.

Highmark Stadium
Catch an event at Highmark Stadium during your trip to Orchard Park. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.

Walden Galleria Mall
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Walden Galleria Mall during your visit to Cheektowaga. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.

Buffalo Zoo
See more than 1,200 animals at this small zoo in Buffalo’s Delaware Park. Explore the rainforest building or see the big cats of the African plains.

Buffalo State College
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Buffalo State College during your trip to Buffalo. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.
Things to do

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site Admission and Guided Tour

Niagara Falls Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour from Toronto

Niagara Falls in One day Tour from New York City

Sunset Tour of Niagara Falls State Park with Falls Illumination

Niagara Falls USA: Full-Day Scenic Tour from Buffalo!

Niagara Falls 1 Day Tour with Optional Maid of Mist Boat Ride from NYC
Top hotels in Upper West Side

Buffalo Airport Hotel
Comfortable bed and good parking
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Sleep Inn & Suites Buffalo Airport
The pictures online do not match the rooms. The hotel was dirty and worn. The “buffet” was a typical hotel breakfast. I would not recommend or stay here again.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Garden Place Hotel
Great
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

M Hotel Buffalo
Staff was very helpful and the rooms were clean.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
Room was great, had so much fun in the arcade, pool, hot tub. View, lobby all lovely. Food is NOT good, go to town and eat in little italy or somewhere else. tried 3 restarants, all were pricy and not horrible but not good either, which I guess is typical for Casino but not our thing. Would definitely ...
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Hyatt Regency Buffalo / Hotel and Conference Center
Room was clean and the entire property was exactly as described. No complaints.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Upper West Side

Elmwood Village
Elmwood Village is known for its live music, and you can plan a trip to Blue Sky Mausoleum and Ujima Theatre Company while you're in town.

Elmwood Bidwell
While you're in Elmwood Bidwell, take in top sights like Buffalo AKG Art Museum and jump on the metro at Delavan-Canisius College Station to see more of the city.

Front Park
While visiting Front Park, you might make a stop by sights like Peace Bridge and Kleinhans Music Hall.

Bryant
While you're in Bryant, take in top sights like Benjaman Gallery and jump on the metro at Summer-Best Station to see more of the city.

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.

Parkside
While visiting Parkside, you might make a stop by sights like Buffalo Zoo and Buffalo History Museum.

