Upstate New York

Travel Guide

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

Where to stay in Upstate New York

Buffalo showing a monument, a city and a skyscraper

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 featuring 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 a pond and heritage architecture

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 which includes a city, a garden 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
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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
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino

Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino

4 out of 5
310 4th St, Niagara Falls, NY
The price is €147 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
€147
26 Aug - 27 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! (3,485 reviews)
Great trip
"Nice clean hotel. Walking distance to falls."

Reviewed on 24 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 €70 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
€70
30 Jul - 31 Jul
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! (2,585 reviews)
"Great value for the money, especially in the Buffalo Niagara Airport area!"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Buffalo Airport Hotel
M Hotel Buffalo

M Hotel Buffalo

3.5 out of 5
2040 Walden Ave, Buffalo, NY
The price is €96 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
€96
29 Jul - 30 Jul
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! (1,792 reviews)
"Our hotel stay was overall enjoyable. The room was clean, spacious, and comfortable, which we really appreciated. There was some visible wear and tear on the bathroom floor, but nothing that affected our stay. The noise level was a bit high due to the pool being right outside our room, and there ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

M Hotel Buffalo
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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! (156 reviews)
"Lovely, very comfortable and clean cottage. My family loves it. Close to all. Village and lake offer many ways to spend your time."

Reviewed on 27 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
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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

€19
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
30-minute Walk-In Axe Throwing Experience Syracuse
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Pont de Rennes Bridge featuring a sunset, a city and a bridge

Rochester

Photo by Jeff White

Corning

Saugerties

Saugerties

Canandaigua

Canandaigua