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Hostel Buffalo-Niagara

667 Main St., Buffalo, NY

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Located in Downtown Buffalo, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Fountain Plaza and Shea's Performing Arts Center. Buffalo Niagara Convention Center and ...…

4.6/5Wonderful! (35 reviews)

"Very nice yiung people. Ery helpfull"…"

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2020

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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.

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Staybridge Suites Buffalo-Amherst, an IHG Hotel

1290 Sweethome Rd, Amherst, NY

4.6/5Exceptional! (977 reviews)

"Location is very convenient and the staff are extremely professional. The property is near restaurants and businesses. Will definitely stay there again!"…"

Reviewed on 12 Apr 2021

Millennium Buffalo

2040 Walden Ave, Buffalo, NY

4.1/5Very Good! (1,995 reviews)

"the hostess was very nice and talkative. the room was clean and comfortable"…"

Reviewed on 13 Apr 2021

Buffalo Grand Hotel

120 Church St, Buffalo, NY

3/5 (2,068 reviews)

"The only thing open was the front desk. The stairway was completely disgusting riddled with trash and cigarette butts. Only one elevator worked in the place and it was a service elevator."…"

Reviewed on 28 Mar 2021

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.

What Is a Hostel?

If you're hoping to find somewhere affordable to stay in Buffalo, there are 147 lodging options here to choose from, including hostels. No two hostels look exactly the same, but these dormitory-style accommodation options all offer the following:

Shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms)
Budget-friendly prices
A social environment

Hostels are a great way to stay in Buffalo for a lower cost, so you can save your budget for going out. You can check out cultural highlights like the theatres in this destination, or enjoy the sporting events and other activities.

When Is the Best Time to Visit Buffalo?

Good weather's definitely a plus when you're discovering new places, so here's some information that might be helpful:

The hottest months are typically July and August, while January and February are the coldest months
January-March: Daytime temperatures average 9° C and night-time temperatures average -8° C
April-June: 26° C is the daytime average and 0° C is the night-time average
July-September: Daytime averages are around 27° C and night-time averages are around 9° C
October-December: The average temperatures are 18° C during the day and -7° C at night
Average rainfall is 1028 inches in a year

What Can I Do in Buffalo?

Depending on your interests, you might enjoy these places:

Top Sights

Niagara Falls State Park
Bridal Veil Falls
Horseshoe Falls

Natural Features

Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park
Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens
Lafayette Square

Cultural Attractions

Pierce - Arrow Museum
Kleinhans Music Hall
Buffalo Museum of Science

Generally, Buffalo is known for its:

Waterfalls
Theatre
Live music
Entertainment
Art
University life
Historical sites
Sports

How to Get to Buffalo and Around the Area

You can fly into the nearest airport in Buffalo, NY (BUF-Buffalo Niagara Intl.), 8 mi (12.9 km) away from the city centre. An alternative is Niagara Falls, NY (IAG-Niagara Falls Intl.), which is 15.2 mi (24.4 km) away. After you've arrived, you may want to make use of public transport. You can access metro transport at Lafayette Square Station, Church Station and Fountain Plaza Station. To explore more of the surrounding area, catch a train at Buffalo-Exchange Street Station, Buffalo-Exchange Street Station or Buffalo-Depew Station.

Frequently asked questions

Hostels are a great way to stay for a lower cost, so you can save more for exploring. You can check out this destination’s cultural highlights, such as its theatres and live music venues.

These dorm-style accommodations come in lots of shapes and sizes, but all of them have a few qualities in common, including budget-friendly prices, a social environment and shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too).

Still deciding where to stay in Buffalo? This hostel is popular: Hostel Buffalo-Niagara - Located steps from Shea’s Performing Arts Center. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a lift and air conditioning. You’ll find showers in all rooms.

The weather is important when you’re discovering new places, so here’s a little information about the seasons: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 20°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of -2°C. The snowiest months in Buffalo are December, February, January and April, with each month seeing an average of 43 inches of snowfall.

Overall, Buffalo is known for its waterfalls, theatres and live music. Major attractions include KeyBank Center, Walden Galleria Mall and Bills Stadium. Get out into nature with places such as Canalside, Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park and Delaware Park. Cultural attractions include Shea’s Performing Arts Center, Buffalo Museum of Science and Tralf Music Hall.

Keep this information about transit options in Buffalo in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the closest airport, which is Buffalo, NY (BUF-Buffalo Niagara Intl.), located 8 mi (12.9 km) away. Another option is Niagara Falls, NY (IAG-Niagara Falls Intl.), which is 15.2 mi (24.4 km) away. When you’re out and about, you might want to use public transport to get around. Take advantage of metro transport at Lafayette Square Station, Church Station and Fountain Plaza Station. Train stations such as Buffalo-Exchange Street Station and Buffalo-Depew Station make it easy to explore more of the surrounding area.