Downtown Syracuse Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Clinton Square featuring heritage architecture, a park and a city
Landmark Theatre which includes interior views and heritage elements
Everson Museum of Art which includes interior views as well as a small group of people
Armory Square showing a city and street scenes as well as a small group of people
Museum of Science and Technology which includes interior views

Popular places to visit

Armory Square

Armory Square

Home to Syracuse’s highest concentration of bars and restaurants, this lively city square is the perfect place for a night out in Central New York.

Armory Square
Landmark Theatre which includes interior views and heritage elements

Landmark Theatre

See Broadway musicals, comedy or rock shows at this beautiful and supposedly haunted 1920s venue just off Syracuse’s Armory Square.

Landmark Theatre
Clinton Square featuring heritage architecture, a park and a city

Clinton Square

Nestled in the heart of Syracuse’s downtown, this historic plaza is known for its civic mindedness, hosting countless festivals and a community ice skating rink.

Clinton Square
Museum of Science and Technology featuring interior views

Museum of Science and Technology

Kids and adults will love this Syracuse museum, featuring an IMAX theater, interactive exhibits and possibly the world’s largest collection of toothpick sculptures.

Museum of Science and Technology
Everson Museum of Art featuring art and interior views as well as an individual female

Everson Museum of Art

Brutalist architecture, American art and one of the world’s finest ceramics collections come together at this small but mighty museum in Syracuse’s downtown.

Everson Museum of Art
Syracuse University

Syracuse University

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

Activities

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AU$34
per adult
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Our pick of the best Downtown Syracuse Hotel Deals

Marriott Syracuse Downtown

Marriott Syracuse Downtown

4 out of 5
100 East Onondaga Street, Syracuse, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$228 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$228
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
Great stay!
"Hotel was amazing from the check in to the check out. Staff goes above and beyond to make sure each guest is comfortable and happy. Very polite and friendly staff in every area of the hotel. Room was very clean. Beds were comfortable with very fresh linens. Beautiful hotel in walking distance to ..."

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

Marriott Syracuse Downtown
Best Western Syracuse Downtown Hotel and Suites

Best Western Syracuse Downtown Hotel and Suites

3 out of 5
416 S Clinton St, Syracuse, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$243 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$243
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star historic hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (521 reviews)
"The stay was awesome and the staff was nice."

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

Best Western Syracuse Downtown Hotel and Suites
Courtyard Syracuse Downtown At Armory Square

Courtyard Syracuse Downtown At Armory Square

3 out of 5
300 West Fayette Street, Syracuse, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$273 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$273
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (621 reviews)
"Close to many restaurants and easy walkability. The bathrooms were outdated especially the shower area requires a thorough cleaning. Loud outside noise on the 4th floor."

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Courtyard Syracuse Downtown At Armory Square
Residence Inn by Marriott Syracuse Downtown at Armory Square

Residence Inn by Marriott Syracuse Downtown at Armory Square

3 out of 5
300 West Fayette Street, Syracuse, NY
The price is AU$289 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$289
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (338 reviews)
Nice hotel in downtown Syracuse
"Staff were friendly, room was clean and spacious. Bed was comfortable but could use better pillows. Walk to downtown is easy, Uber to Lakeview for a concert. Parking at hotel is not free but convenient. Coffee marker was broken in our room, but there was free coffee in the lobby. Love the full size ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jul. 2025

Residence Inn by Marriott Syracuse Downtown at Armory Square
Randolph House Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Randolph House Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

3 out of 5
441 Electronics Pkwy, Liverpool, NY
The price is AU$118 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$118
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Liverpool. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Destiny USA and New York ...
7/10 Good! (850 reviews)
"I think the property had been closed for a time and had recently reopened. A lot of stuff didn’t work. The room had a free standing air conditioner but was comfortable nonetheless. One of the two elevators was out of order and the only ice machine was in the lobby. The property has great potential ..."

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

Randolph House Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
LivAway Suites- Syracuse

LivAway Suites- Syracuse

2 out of 5
6595 Thompson Rd, Syracuse, NY
The price is AU$142 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
AU$142
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Destiny USA and JMA Wireless Dome are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (426 reviews)
"New property, so it was nice. Looks like they are having trouble keeping up with the cleaning though."

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Syracuse

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Northside

If you're spending some time in Northside, ArtRage Gallery and Museum of International Masks and Puppets are top sights worth seeing.

Northside
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Westside

When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Rosamond Gifford Zoo and Armory Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Westside
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Southside

While Southside isn't home to many top sights, Rosamond Gifford Zoo and Museum of Science and Technology are some notable places to visit nearby.

Southside
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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
Carrier Dome showing modern architecture

Eastside

While visiting Eastside, you might make a stop by sights like JMA Wireless Dome and Syracuse Stage.

Eastside
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Strathmore

While there might not be top attractions in Strathmore, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Rosamond Gifford Zoo and Syracuse Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Strathmore

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