Upstate New York Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

New York State Capitol Building featuring heritage architecture and a pond
New York State Capitol Building featuring heritage architecture and a pond
Rochester which includes a city
Rochester featuring a city
Buffalo which includes a monument, a skyscraper and a city

Where to stay in Upstate New York

Buffalo is the second most populous city in the state of New York, behind New York City.; Shutterstock ID 123298231

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
Cohoes Falls, New York, United States

Colonie

You might appreciate the shopping and restaurants in Colonie, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Northway Mall and Colonie Center Mall are just a few notable stops.

Colonie
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Rotterdam

Visitors to Rotterdam like its waterfalls and riverfront, and Rollarama Skating Center is a sight worth a stop.

Rotterdam
New York State Capitol Building featuring 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
Genesee River\'s High Falls showing 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
Clinton Square featuring 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
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 ₹6,123 per night from 11 Feb to 12 Feb
₹6,123
₹6,965 total
11 Feb - 12 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Buffalo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,868 reviews)
Good

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Buffalo Airport Hotel
The Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark

The Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark

4 out of 5
555 Resorts World Drive Monticello NY
The price is ₹17,588 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
₹17,588
₹26,035 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Monticello. Enjoy 5 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and water park access (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,933 reviews)
Everything was perfectly fine

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

The Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark
M Hotel Buffalo

M Hotel Buffalo

3.5 out of 5
2040 Walden Ave Buffalo NY
The price is ₹10,079 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
₹10,079
₹11,465 total
5 Feb - 6 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Buffalo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,627 reviews)
Nice rooms but outdated

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

M Hotel Buffalo
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.
Postcard Cabins Eastern Catskills, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

Postcard Cabins Eastern Catskills, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

2 out of 5
282 Cairo Junction Rd Catskill NY
Stay at this cabin in Catskill. Enjoy free parking, furnished patios and climate control. Popular attractions Catskill Golf Club and Angelo Canna Town Park are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (137 reviews)
The room was better than expected. Simple but everything you needed was there. Looking forward to our next stay :)

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Postcard Cabins Eastern Catskills, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
Lake Placid Inn: Residences

Lake Placid Inn: Residences

3 out of 5
2050 Saranac Ave Lake Placid NY
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Lake Placid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Mirror Lake and Lake Placid ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (292 reviews)
Lake Placid Inn was exactly as advertised, beautiful and clean on the inside, and the staff couldn’t be more helpful and personable. We LOVED our stay here and will be back!

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Lake Placid Inn: Residences
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 Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Mirror Lake and Lake Placid Winter Olympic ...
9/10 Wonderful! (167 reviews)
Everything was fine except the living room TV cable box. Maintenance fixed the volume, but still not able to change channels via remote.

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Lake Placid Inn Main Street
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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