Waterfront Travel Guide
Buffalo
Visit Waterfront
Stay near popular Waterfront attractions
Things to do
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site Admission and Guided Tour
Niagara Falls USA: Half-Day Scenic Tour from Buffalo & Niagara Falls NY
Niagara USA Guided Tour and Maid of the Mist Cruise
Niagara Falls, Canada: Evening Fireworks Cruise
Niagara Falls, ON: Jet Boat Tour on Niagara River
Niagara Falls: Maid of the Mist & Cave of the Winds Tour
Top hotels in Waterfront
M Hotel Buffalo
"Place is very old, outdated, and dirty."
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026
Buffalo Airport Hotel
"I booked my stay on Expedia and when I arrived at the hotel they didn’t have my reservation. The hotel was booked and had no available rooms. The. They were kind enough to bill me for my visit."
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
"Prices"
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026
Garden Place Hotel
Hyatt Regency Buffalo / Hotel and Conference Center
"Ratty towels. Housekeeping knocked on my door several minutes before check out time to find out when we were leaving. Thought that was a bit aggressive."
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026
Quality Hotel & Suites At The Falls
"The hotel parking is way too small for the number of guests they have, especially during the summer. If you’re lucky, you might get a spot, but otherwise you have to park on the street and pay by the hour, or use a nearby parking lot that costs around $30 a night. So I think it’s pretty ridiculous ..."
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Waterfront
Downtown Buffalo
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 Statler Tower, and jump on the metro at Fountain Plaza Station or Lafayette Square Station to see more of the city.
Wilton Argonne
Wilton Argonne might not have many top sights, but Buffalo Zoo and Boulevard Place are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Elmwood Village
Elmwood Village is known for its live music, and you can plan a trip to American Repertory Theater of WNY Performance Venue: The Compass Performing Arts Center and Ujima Theatre Company while you're in town.
North Buffalo
North Buffalo is well liked for its live music and zoo. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Buffalo Zoo and Buffalo AKG Art Museum are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Amherst Street Station or Lasalle Station to get around.
