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Recommended hotels in Amherst

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Buffalo Amherst

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1857)
"Nice place to stay at"
The price is AU$189
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Buffalo Amherst

Hampton Inn Buffalo - Amherst, NY

2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1809)
"Great clean hotel, friendly staff, spacious rooms!"
The price is AU$237
includes taxes & fees
22 July - 23 July
Hampton Inn Buffalo - Amherst, NY

Comfort Inn University

2.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1025)
"We enjoyed staying at the hotel. Breakfast was good and complimentary coffee was available all the time. Rooms were pretty clean and staffs were very nice."
The price is AU$214
includes taxes & fees
13 July - 14 July
Comfort Inn University

Sleep Inn

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1095)
"a great hotel, appreciated the hot tub"
The price is AU$184
includes taxes & fees
21 July - 22 July
Sleep Inn

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Buffalo Amherst/University

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (644)
"Quiet and clean hotel!"
The price is AU$228
includes taxes & fees
21 July - 22 July
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Buffalo Amherst/University

Hyatt Place Buffalo/Amherst

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1032)
"Great stay . Recommended and will come back to stay here "
The price is AU$350
includes taxes & fees
22 July - 23 July
Hyatt Place Buffalo/Amherst

Eggert - Lower · 2BR apartment near UB, Niagara Falls & Buffalo

2.0 star property
The price is AU$362
includes taxes & fees
14 July - 15 July
Eggert - Lower · 2BR apartment near UB, Niagara Falls & Buffalo

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Buffalo - Amherst

4.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1005)
"Hotel and room were very clean. Staff was friendly and the bed/pillows were very comfortable. "
The price is AU$249
includes taxes & fees
13 July - 14 July
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Buffalo - Amherst

Buffalo Marriott Niagara

3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Great place to stay"
The price is AU$245
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug
Buffalo Marriott Niagara

Boulevard Inn

2.0 star property
The price is AU$190
includes taxes & fees
9 July - 10 July
Boulevard Inn

Homewood Suites by Hilton Buffalo/Amherst

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (951)
"Nice rooms, good breakfast, pool and outdoor area were loved by all. Would definitely stay there again."
The price is AU$271
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Homewood Suites by Hilton Buffalo/Amherst

Staybridge Suites Buffalo-Amherst by IHG

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1005)
"Great place to come with your family! "
The price is AU$289
includes taxes & fees
29 July - 30 July
Staybridge Suites Buffalo-Amherst by IHG

Home2 Suites by Hilton Amherst Buffalo

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1008)
"Very beautyful and clean place to stay."
The price is AU$376
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Home2 Suites by Hilton Amherst Buffalo

Motel 6 Amherst, NY - Buffalo

2.0 star property
6.4 out of 10, (1006)
"Easy to find, nice staff. Microwave available. Quiet"
The price is AU$122
includes taxes & fees
9 July - 10 July
Motel 6 Amherst, NY - Buffalo

Reikart House, Buffalo, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (666)
"Great place as expected "
The price is AU$455
includes taxes & fees
20 July - 21 July
Reikart House, Buffalo, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Candlewood Suites Buffalo - Amherst by IHG

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (880)
"Stayed here 2 nights so that we could spend a day at Niagara Falls as we traveled east for mountain biking. The kitchenette was well equipped for our needs to cook our own meals. "
The price is AU$256
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Candlewood Suites Buffalo - Amherst by IHG

1 Bedroom | Free Breakfast, Pool and Gym Access

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"Very nice,staff was great.ST"
The price is AU$405
includes taxes & fees
13 July - 14 July
1 Bedroom | Free Breakfast, Pool and Gym Access

Courtyard by Marriott Buffalo Amherst/University

3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Nice staff and beautiful room and hotel ."
The price is AU$233
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Courtyard by Marriott Buffalo Amherst/University

Entire house Near UB & Niagara Falls, HotTub, fire-pit

8.0 out of 10, Very good, (2)
"We rented this house for a long weekend to celebrate our son's graduation from UB. It was IDEAL! The open layout allowed us to hangout together in the kitchen and living room. We LOVED the back yard firepit and had a wonderful time sitting outside enjoying each others company. So much nicer to be in a house togerher rather then a few separate hotel rooms. The location was on a quiet side street- walking distance to Duff's Restauarant - which was great when the teens wanted to go get wings! Zahid...
The price is AU$779
includes taxes & fees
13 July - 14 July
Entire house Near UB & Niagara Falls, HotTub, fire-pit

20 Minutes from Niagara Falls! Pool & Hot Tub.

The price is AU$325
includes taxes & fees
13 July - 14 July
20 Minutes from Niagara Falls! Pool & Hot Tub.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Amherst?
You may be able to find reasonable rates at these Amherst accommodations, which have positive reviews from our customers: La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Buffalo Amherst - Located within a 20-minute walk of University At Buffalo - North Campus. Property features at this hotel include free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Comfort Inn University - Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking at this hotel. Home2 Suites by Hilton Amherst Buffalo - Located within a 20-minute walk of University At Buffalo - North Campus. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking at this hotel.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Amherst?
Good weather's always better when you want to venture out and explore, so here's some information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 20°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of -1°C. The snowiest months in Amherst are January, March, February and December, with each month seeing an average of 43 cm of snowfall.
What is there to see and do in Amherst?
Generally, Amherst is known for its university setting, waterfalls and restaurants. Major attractions include Clifton Hill, Fallsview Casino and Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino. Get out into nature with places such as Glen Falls, Delaware Park and Canalside. Cultural attractions include University At Buffalo Center for the Arts, Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village and Buffalo AKG Art Museum.
What's the best way to get to and around Amherst while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in and around Amherst 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 4.3 mi (7 km) away from the city centre. Another option is Niagara Falls, NY (IAG-Niagara Falls Intl.), situated 11.4 mi (18.3 km) away.