Waterfront, NY
Buffalo
Visit Waterfront
Popular places to visit
Canalside
Explore the great outdoors at Canalside, a lovely green space in Buffalo. Experience the great live music and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.
Highmark Stadium
Catch an event at Highmark Stadium during your trip to Orchard Park. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.
University At Buffalo - North Campus
Explore the campus of University At Buffalo - North Campus, a top college in Amherst. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices.
KeyBank Center
Catch an event at KeyBank Center during your trip to Buffalo. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.
Walden Galleria Mall
You can enjoy retail therapy at Walden Galleria Mall during your trip to Cheektowaga. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.
Niagara Square
After visiting Niagara Square, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Buffalo. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices.
Waterfront Hotel Deals
M Hotel Buffalo
"Breakfast can be better, with more options and different things. Not the same things everyday"
Reviewed on Jun 18, 2026
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
"The staff was very friendly and welcoming. The hotel was very clean, good choice of place to eat. Will definitely stay there again if going to Buffalo."
Reviewed on Jun 19, 2026
Buffalo Airport Hotel
"Staff was helpful - properly is not condition - microwave was not working , bathroom door was locked from inside and couldn’t open from inside - room floor was all sticky ! Beds were comfortable."
Reviewed on Jun 19, 2026
Comfort Inn The Pointe
"Excellent location- walkable distance to main attractions. Breakfast was reasonably good."
Reviewed on Jun 18, 2026
Garden Place Hotel
"GROSS AND EXTRA COST Cons - We were required to pay an additional $150 deposit at check in (after prepaying for the reservation). This was not advertised on Hotels.com. It was too late to get another hotel, our flight had arrived late, our Lyft driver had left, and my child was exhausted, so I didn’t ..."
Reviewed on Jun 18, 2026
Sleep Inn & Suites Buffalo Airport
"Economical option near the airport. Free shuttle and very accommodating front desk staff. Room and hotel needed updates as things felt pretty tired with scuffed doors and walls, but the room was clean. The free breakfast was nice to have, but you get what you pay for."
Reviewed on Jun 18, 2026
Where to stay in Waterfront
Downtown Buffalo
Known for its lively bars and live music, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Buffalo. Top attractions like Chippewa District and Statler Tower are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Fountain Plaza Station or Lafayette Square Station to see more of the city.
Elmwood Village
Travelers come to Elmwood Village for its live music, and you can see top attractions like American Repertory Theater of WNY Performance Venue: The Compass Performing Arts Center and Ujima Theatre Company while you're in town.
North Buffalo
The live music and zoo are just a few things visitors like about North Buffalo. Buffalo Zoo and Buffalo History Museum are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Amherst Street Station or Lasalle Station to get around the larger area.
Buffalo Theater District
Theaters, 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.
Allentown
Allentown is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Wilcox Mansion - Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site and Theater of Youth.
