Upstate New York Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

New York State Capitol Building which includes heritage architecture and a pond
Rochester featuring a city
Rochester which includes a city
Buffalo showing a city, a high-rise building and a monument
Everson Museum of Art featuring art and interior views as well as an individual female

Where to stay in Upstate New York

Buffalo showing a city, a high-rise building and a monument

Downtown Buffalo

4/5(9 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 featuring a city and street scenes as well as a couple

Downtown Rochester

4/5(1 area review)

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 which includes heritage architecture and a pond

Downtown Albany

3.5/5(2 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
Default Image

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 heritage architecture, a park and a city

Downtown Syracuse

3/5(1 area review)

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
Default Image

Lakefront

If you're spending some time in Lakefront, Destiny USA and NBT Bank Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Lakefront
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino

Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino

4 out of 5
310 4th St, Niagara Falls, NY
The price is AU$267 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
AU$267
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Niagara Falls. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,455 reviews)
"Great location, dining options and accommodations. I felt safe on and off the resort and you can walk to a lot of things."

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
Buffalo Airport Hotel

Buffalo Airport Hotel

3 out of 5
4600 Genesee St, Buffalo, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$140 per night from 30 July to 31 July
AU$140
30 July - 31 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Buffalo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,546 reviews)
"We had an after hours check in and we were greeted and checked in by a very nice gentleman. He was very personable"

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

Buffalo Airport Hotel
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 AU$249 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
AU$249
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Buffalo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,423 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Hyatt Regency Buffalo / Hotel and Conference Center
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Walk to Million Dollar Beach from this awesome Cottage!

Walk to Million Dollar Beach from this awesome Cottage!

Lake George
Stay at this cottage in Lake George. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a garden. Popular attractions Million Dollar Beach and Lake George Steamboat Company ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (155 reviews)
"This cottage is everything it advertises, and more! Great location, great accommodations, and incredibly clean! This was our fifth stay, and we're booked for our sixth! Jacki, our hostess, is the best!"

Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025

Walk to Million Dollar Beach from this awesome Cottage!
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 WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Olympic Center and Mirror Lake are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (150 reviews)
"Great apartment in Lake Placid - very clean and freshly painted. Quiet, comfortable and great location. Kitchen had everything we needed for cooking our meals."

Reviewed on 21 Jun. 2025

Lake Placid Inn Main Street
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 WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Mirror Lake and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (259 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
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Activities

Cities near Upstate New York