Find kid-friendly hotels & resorts in Syracuse, NY from $39

Where Should We Stay in Syracuse?

If you've been thinking about a vacation with your kids, Syracuse is a good choice. The whale watching, entertainment, and festivals are just some of the things that make this an interesting destination for family trips. Take to the air and fly into Syracuse, NY (SYR-Hancock Intl.), which is the closest airport, or Cortland, NY (CTX-Cortland County), which is located 31.5 mi (50.7 km) from the city center. When you're thinking about where you should stay in Syracuse, you might want to consider one of the 86 kid-friendly hotels and other accommodations here.

Vacationing families have good things to say about these accommodations:

Hampton Inn & Suites Syracuse/Carrier Circle: Offers an indoor pool, free parking, and free buffet breakfast. Guests like the central location at this 2.5-star hotel.

Comfort Suites Cicero - Syracuse North - Offers an indoor pool, free parking, and free breakfast. Guests like the central location and helpful staff at this 2.5-star hotel.

Super 8 by Wyndham Liverpool/Syracuse North Airport - Features free parking, free breakfast, and free WiFi. This 2-star hotel is popular with guests for its overall comfort.

When Should We Visit Syracuse?

You're probably hoping for good weather for your family trip. You can use this information to plan when to pack up the kids and head to Syracuse.

• Hottest months: July, August, June, and September, with an average temperature of 80°F
• Coldest months: January, February, December, and March, with an average temperature of 17°F
• Driest months: February, January, March, and April, with an average rainfall of 2.69 inches
• Rainiest months: July, September, August, and November, with an average rainfall of 3.65 inches

What Should We See and Do in Syracuse?

Museum of Science and Technology, Erie Canal Museum, and Everson Museum of Art are interesting attractions you and your family will enjoy exploring while you are staying in Syracuse. Make sure you have plenty of time to take in the area's activities like OnCenter Complex, Carrier Dome, and Rosamond Gifford Zoo.

• Festivals
• University life
• Live music
• Hockey
• Shopping
• Whale watching
• Theater
• Entertainment

Getting Around Syracuse

To see more of the surrounding area, ride one of the trains from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center or New York State Fair Station. Syracuse might not have very many public transit options so consider a car rental to maximize your time.