Downtown Syracuse, NY
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Popular places to visit
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.
Landmark Theatre
See Broadway musicals, comedy or rock shows at this beautiful and supposedly haunted 1920s venue just off Syracuse’s Armory Square.
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.
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.
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.
Syracuse University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area around Syracuse University, a top university in Syracuse. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Downtown Syracuse Hotel Deals
Marriott Syracuse Downtown
"👍👍"
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026
Best Western Syracuse Downtown Hotel and Suites
"Very nice front desk staff, very helpful. Rooms were spacious and uncomfortable, and it is a very convenient location for the Landmark theater."
Reviewed on Jun 4, 2026
Courtyard Syracuse Downtown At Armory Square
"Fantastic for graduation!"
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Syracuse Downtown at Armory Square
"We had the spacious 2 br residence. We were in floor 2. Just know this unit is close to the intersection so you can hear all music and loud cars, I probably would have asked for a higher floor but we stayed only one night. They do give you ear plugs in tgr room so I guess this was the hint of things ..."
Reviewed on Jun 2, 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Liverpool/Syracuse North Airport
"The front desk lady was very rude, she would not let us park our trucks and trailers(small not commercial) even though the parking lot was half empty"
Reviewed on Jun 6, 2026
Hotel Concord Syracuse, an Ascend Collection Hotel
"hotel was dirty, no staff, breakfast poor, downstairs being painted so very noisy"
Reviewed on Jun 6, 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Syracuse
Eastside
While visiting Eastside, you might make a stop by sights like JMA Wireless Dome and Syracuse Stage.
Lakefront
While visiting Lakefront, you might make a stop by sights like Destiny USA and NBT Bank Stadium.
Northside
While visiting Northside, you might make a stop by sights like Museum of International Masks and Puppets and ArtRage Gallery.
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.
Westside
While visiting Westside, you might make a stop by sights like Rosamond Gifford Zoo and La Casita Cultural Center.
