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
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site Admission and Guided Tour
Niagara Falls, Canada: Evening Fireworks Cruise
Niagara Falls, ON: Jet Boat Tour on Niagara River
Top hotels in Waterfront
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
Buffalo Airport Hotel
"The hotel has seen better days but it was pretty clean with laminate flooring. The onsite restaurant bar restaurant was very good. It's across from the airport but could not hear the planes."
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026
M Hotel Buffalo
"great breakfast"
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026
Hyatt Regency Buffalo / Hotel and Conference Center
Garden Place Hotel
"Our room was NOT clean when we checked in and the furniture, in our room, was all outdated and some stuff had stains and tears.. the Hotel lobby and outside are very beautiful!"
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026
Comfort Inn The Pointe
"The Front STAFF was amazing; They ALL were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was ok, the lady in the breakfast area was handling the food with no gloves, Bagels and bread and so forth, the fruit had been frozen and was not good. WAFFLES were amazing for sure; yogurt was great, they need to order a ..."
Reviewed on 28 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.
