Find Cheap Hostels in Amherst

You may be able to find reasonable rates at these Amherst accommodations, which have positive reviews from our guests: Home2 Suites by Hilton Amherst Buffalo - Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking at this hotel. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Buffalo Amherst - Located within a 5-minute walk of University At Buffalo - North Campus. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a bar at this motel. Hyatt Place Buffalo/Amherst - Located within a 5-minute walk of University At Buffalo - North Campus. Property features at this hotel include free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Red Roof Inn PLUS+ University at Buffalo - Amherst - Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking at this hotel. Buffalo Marriott Niagara - Located within a 5-minute walk of University At Buffalo - North Campus. Property features at this hotel include free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking.

Good weather’s always better when you’re discovering new places, so here are some stats that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 67°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 29°F. The snowiest months in Amherst are December, February, January, and April, with each month seeing an average of 19 inches of snowfall.

Overall, Amherst is known for its college atmosphere, waterfalls, and restaurants. Major attractions include KeyBank Center, Highmark Stadium, and Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino. Get out into nature with places like Niagara Falls State Park, Horseshoe Falls, and Canalside. Cultural attractions include University At Buffalo Center for the Arts, Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village, and Shea’s Performing Arts Center.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Amherst in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Buffalo Niagara Intl. Airport (BUF), 5.2 mi (8.4 km) away from the city center. An alternative is Niagara Falls, NY (IAG-Niagara Falls Intl.), which is 10.5 mi (17 km) away.