Upstate New York

Travel Guide

New York State Capitol Building showing heritage architecture and a pond
Rochester featuring a city
Rochester showing a city
Buffalo featuring a monument, a skyscraper and a city
Everson Museum of Art featuring interior views and art as well as an individual femail

Where to stay in Upstate New York

Buffalo featuring 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 which includes 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 showing 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 park 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 showing land animals and horseriding 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
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino

Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino

4 out of 5
310 4th St, Niagara Falls, NY
The price is RM700 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
RM700
RM807 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (3,469 reviews)
"The rooms were terrific. I don't usually sleep well in hotels, but this was probably the best sleep I've ever had in a hotel. My only complaint was that there was a very large parking lot closed off which made it difficult to get to the hotel lobby for my elderly mother, who was still recovering ..."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
Buffalo Airport Hotel

Buffalo Airport Hotel

3 out of 5
4600 Genesee St, Buffalo, NY
The price is RM370 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
RM370
RM421 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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! (2,565 reviews)
"It was a good place to stay."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Buffalo Airport Hotel
M Hotel Buffalo

M Hotel Buffalo

3.5 out of 5
2040 Walden Ave, Buffalo, NY
The price is RM420 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
RM420
RM478 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Buffalo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,796 reviews)
"It's okay"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

M Hotel Buffalo
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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! (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
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
The Flatts at North Shore

The Flatts at North Shore

3.5 out of 5
414 Exchange St, Geneva, NY
Stay at this 3.5-star spa condo in Geneva. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Smith Center for the Arts and Finger Lakes ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (89 reviews)
"The property was in a great location and had everything we needed. The bedrooms and bathrooms are spacious and the owners were great !"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

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Popular places to visit

Cornell University

Cornell University

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

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

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

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

Things to do

1 Hour Walk-In Axe Throwing Experience Syracuse

30-minute Walk-In Axe Throwing Experience Syracuse

RM94
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
30-minute Walk-In Axe Throwing Experience Syracuse
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Buffalo which includes cbd and a city

Buffalo

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Elmira

Massena

Massena

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