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 Statler Tower, and jump on the metro at Fountain Plaza Station or Lafayette Square Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Buffalo
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
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Irondequoit

While visiting Irondequoit, you might make a stop by sights like Seabreeze Amusement Park and Irondeqouit Bay State Marine Park.

Irondequoit
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
Saratoga Springs featuring land animals and horse riding as well as a small group of people

Downtown Saratoga Springs

While visiting Downtown Saratoga Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Congress Park and Canfield Casino.

Downtown Saratoga Springs
M Hotel Buffalo

M Hotel Buffalo

3.5 out of 5
2040 Walden Ave, Buffalo, NY
The price is £85 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
£85
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Buffalo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,845 reviews)
"Nice breakfast. Fantastic pool and courtyard."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

M Hotel Buffalo
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino

Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino

4 out of 5
310 4th St, Niagara Falls, NY
The price is £134 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
£134
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (3,485 reviews)
"The room was great, parking is too far away."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
Hyatt Regency Buffalo / Hotel and Conference Center

Hyatt Regency Buffalo / Hotel and Conference Center

3.5 out of 5
Two Fountain Plaza, Buffalo, NY
The price is £75 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£75
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Buffalo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,448 reviews)
"Property was clean and the staff was friendly"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Hyatt Regency Buffalo / Hotel and Conference Center
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Walk to Million Dollar Beach from this awesome Cottage!

Walk to Million Dollar Beach from this awesome Cottage!

Lake George, NY
Stay at this cottage in Lake George. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a water park and a garden. Popular attractions Six Flags Great Escape and Million Dollar Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (157 reviews)
Outstanding
"Have stayed here for 4 consecutive years. Skipped a couple of years and brought my family with me this time. They loved the place, the atmosphere and the coziness of the place. We are planning on going back again next year! I recommend this place to all my friends."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Walk to Million Dollar Beach from this awesome Cottage!
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! (260 reviews)
"Great place to stay and easy to get to the downtown area. Would go again."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Lake Placid Inn: Residences
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! (151 reviews)
"You get what you pay for! Very expensive, but very nice! And great location for walking to everything especially for IMLP! I'll be back."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Lake Placid Inn Main Street
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Popular places to visit

Cornell University

Cornell University

5/5(1 review)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area around Cornell University, a top university in Ithaca. Discover the area's beautiful waterfalls and top-notch restaurants.

Cornell University
Syracuse University

Syracuse University

4/5(1 review)

Walk around the campus of Syracuse University, a top university in Syracuse. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Syracuse University
Hunter Mountain

Hunter Mountain

5/5(1 review)

Hit the slopes at Hunter Mountain, a top ski area in Hunter. Discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

Hunter Mountain
University At Buffalo - North Campus

University At Buffalo - North Campus

Walk around the campus of University At Buffalo - North Campus, a top university in Amherst. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.

University At Buffalo - North Campus
Turning Stone Casino

Turning Stone Casino

Why not try your luck with a visit to Turning Stone Casino where you can enjoy the games and entertainment of this top casino in Verona? While in this romantic area, find time to visit its casinos.

Turning Stone Casino
Watkins Glen State Park

Watkins Glen State Park

4.5/5(4 reviews)

You can take time to visit Watkins Glen State Park during your travels to Watkins Glen. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Watkins Glen State Park

Cities near Upstate New York

Buffalo showing central business district and a city

Buffalo

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Elmira

Pont de Rennes Bridge which includes a bridge, a sunset and landscape views

Rochester

Saranac Lake

Saranac Lake