Downtown Syracuse, NY

Syracuse

Clinton Square which includes heritage architecture, a garden and a city
Landmark Theatre showing interior views and heritage elements
Everson Museum of Art which includes interior views as well as a small group of people
Armory Square showing a city and street scenes as well as a small group of people
Museum of Science and Technology which includes interior views
Set in the stunning Finger Lakes Region, this thriving downtown has a fantastic arts and culture scene and ample green spaces.

Extremely walkable and easily navigated, Downtown Syracuse has several national historic districts, each with its own personality, heritage architecture, parks and sightseeing opportunities. Explore Armory Square, Columbus Circle, Hanover Square and South Salina Street to get a sense of the city’s history when you visit Downtown Syracuse.

Start with a walk or bike ride along the Onondaga Creekwalk, a 2.6-mile (4.2-kilometer) urban trail along its namesake creek. The Creekwalk connects Armory Square, home to several dining and shopping establishments, to Onondaga Lake. Notice the art installations, murals, sculptures and city landmarks along the way.

For more urban nature, check out the iconic fountains in Clinton Square and Hanover Square and the Symphoria sound stop at M. Lemp Park. In Armory Square Park you’ll find a replica of the NBA’s 24-second shot clock, invented and first used here.

Make your way to Downtown Syracuse’s many museums, including the Erie Canal Museum in a historic weighlock building, offering a great way to learn about the importance of the canal to the region. Explore more than 11,000 artworks, as well as one of the country’s largest ceramics collections, at Everson Museum of Art. At the Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science and Technology (MOST), learn a few things and check out the large planetarium.

Follow a museum tour with live music or a theatrical performance. The many restaurants, bars and theaters in Downtown Syracuse offer entertainment just about every night of the week. Try the Landmark Theatre, Redhouse Arts Center, Symphoria, Mulroy Civic Center or CNY Jazz Central.

If you prefer sports, watch a professional hockey game at the Oncenter War Memorial, home to the Syracuse Crunch American Hockey League team.

Travel to Downtown Syracuse in central New York state via bus, train, plane or car. Arrive at Syracuse Hancock International Airport. Once in the city, get around on foot, bike or city bus. Rent a bike from the Syracuse Sync bike-share program or drive and park on neighborhood streets or in easy-to-find parking lots.


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Downtown Syracuse Hotel Deals

Marriott Syracuse Downtown
Marriott Syracuse Downtown
4 out of 5
100 East Onondaga Street, Syracuse, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$143 nightly
The price is $168 total per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
$168 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Love the antique part of the property mixed with newer renovations."

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

Marriott Syracuse Downtown
Courtyard Syracuse Downtown At Armory Square
Courtyard Syracuse Downtown At Armory Square
3 out of 5
300 West Fayette Street, Syracuse, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$135 nightly
The price is $158 total per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
$158 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (611 reviews)
"Nice hotel with good rooms"

Reviewed on Jun 11, 2025

Courtyard Syracuse Downtown At Armory Square
Best Western Syracuse Downtown Hotel and Suites
Best Western Syracuse Downtown Hotel and Suites
3 out of 5
416 S Clinton St, Syracuse, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$140 nightly
The price is $164 total per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
$164 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star historic hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (503 reviews)
"Great place, but could use some updating on the property, ,maybe so e freah paint on slider doors of bathrooms, small things that could make a big difference to people, i always look at the details. Samll things make a huge impact."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Best Western Syracuse Downtown Hotel and Suites
Residence Inn by Marriott Syracuse Downtown at Armory Square
Residence Inn by Marriott Syracuse Downtown at Armory Square
3 out of 5
300 West Fayette Street, Syracuse, NY
$152 nightly
The price is $178 total per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
$178 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (333 reviews)
"Great location. Noisy at nught. You can hear people walking on the sidewalk."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Residence Inn by Marriott Syracuse Downtown at Armory Square
Randolph House Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Randolph House Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3 out of 5
441 Electronics Pkwy, Liverpool, NY
$78 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$90 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Liverpool. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Destiny USA and New York ...
7.2/10 Good! (739 reviews)
"Great hotel"

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

Randolph House Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
LivAway Suites- Syracuse
LivAway Suites- Syracuse
2 out of 5
6595 Thompson Rd, Syracuse, NY
$85 nightly
The price is $99 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$99 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Destiny USA and JMA Wireless Dome are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (255 reviews)
"I like to prep my own food so the full kitchen was perfect! New and clean."

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

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Other neighborhoods around Downtown Syracuse

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Northside

While visiting Northside, you might make a stop by sights like Museum of International Masks and Puppets and ArtRage Gallery.

Northside
Rosamond Gifford Zoo featuring marine life

Westside

Explore Middle Ages Brewing Company and shop for souvenirs near Leavenworth Park. Discover historic sites like Harriet May Mills House and St. Paul's Armenian Apostolic Church, or unwind at Frazer Park. Accessible by three major bus corridors.

Westside
Little puffer fish at the zoo

Southside

While Southside isn't home to many top sights, Rosamond Gifford Zoo and Museum of Science and Technology are some notable places to visit nearby.

Southside
Great place to play!

Lakefront

4/5(60 area reviews)

Bordering Downtown Syracuse, Lakefront features the charming areas of Franklin Square and Inner Harbor. Explore the historic O.M. Edwards Building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Lakefront
Carrier Dome which includes modern architecture

Eastside

3.5/5(31 area reviews)

Bordering Downtown Syracuse and University Hill, Near Eastside boasts historic gems like the Gustav Stickley House and Collins House. Explore the rich history while staying close to downtown attractions.

Eastside
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Strathmore

When in Strathmore, you can plan a visit to Rosamond Gifford Zoo and Syracuse Convention and Visitors Bureau, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Strathmore


Downtown Syracuse, NY

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