Downtown Dayton Travel Guide

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A public square with people sitting on benches, a tree, and buildings in the background.
A group of people kayaking on a calm lake surrounded by dense trees.
A baseball stadium with a crowd, a pitcher on the mound, and a batter at home plate.
A bicycle parked on a bridge with a metal railing and a fence in the background.
A wooden board with six beer glasses and a coaster featuring a city skyline.

Stay near popular Downtown Dayton attractions

A baseball stadium with a crowd, a pitcher on the mound, and a batter at home plate.
Photo by The Curious Zephyr
Open Photo by The Curious Zephyr

Day Air Ballpark

10.0/10 (3 reviews)
Catch an event at Day Air Ballpark during your trip to Dayton. Experience the area's fascinating museums or attend a sporting event.
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Our pick of the best Downtown Dayton Hotel Deals

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Dayton Downtown

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Dayton Downtown

3.5 out of 5
305 East Monument Ave Dayton OH
The price is AU$233 per night from 30 July to 31 July
AU$233
30 July - 31 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dayton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Dayton Downtown
AC Hotel by Marriott Dayton

AC Hotel by Marriott Dayton

3 out of 5
124 MADISON STREET Dayton OH
The price is AU$265 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
AU$265
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dayton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (320 reviews)
"Overall decent experience. Breakfast buffet is terrible and not included"

Reviewed on 17 July 2026

AC Hotel by Marriott Dayton
Hotel Ardent Dayton Downtown, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

Hotel Ardent Dayton Downtown, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

3.5 out of 5
137 N Main St Dayton OH
The price is AU$218 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$218
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dayton. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions National ...
9/10 Wonderful! (146 reviews)
"The house cleaners were the best part of our stay - super friendly and approachable. The hotel and restaurant staff seemed annoyed by our existence. Late to acknowledge our arrival, I thought I’d walked in the wrong entrance because no one would acknowledge us for so long. Breakfast waitstaff was ..."

Reviewed on 23 July 2026

Hotel Ardent Dayton Downtown, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
Dayton Vitality Hotel

Dayton Vitality Hotel

4 out of 5
33 E 5th St Dayton OH
The price is AU$224 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
AU$224
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dayton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions National Museum of the United ...
7.6/10 Good! (112 reviews)
"The group that owns Vitality Hotel brags that they offer hospitality with technology. What they don’t tell you is that tech means minimal staff. The self service check in process is a nightmare if you book through a 3rd party like Hotels.com bc they send your check-in code to an Expedia email address. ..."

Reviewed on 20 July 2026

Dayton Vitality Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Dayton Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Dayton Downtown

3 out of 5
18 W Third Street Dayton OH
The price is AU$190 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
AU$190
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Dayton. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions National Museum of the United ...
Hilton Garden Inn Dayton Downtown
Days Inn by Wyndham Englewood Dayton Airport

Days Inn by Wyndham Englewood Dayton Airport

2 out of 5
20 Rockridge Rd Englewood OH
The price is AU$134 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$134
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Englewood. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,609 reviews)
"My suspicion is that this used to be a higher quality establishment, but perhaps under more recent management it has fallen off. In short, the reviews looked like the hotel was very good for the money; my experience was that the cost reflected the quality, not the reviews I read. I would say 3/5 ..."

Reviewed on 24 July 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Englewood Dayton Airport
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Dayton

Find the best Downtown Dayton areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Street signs for Jackson St and 500 S.

Oregon District

Oregon District is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Belle of Dayton Distillery and Dayton Theatre Guild.

A tall, illuminated monument against a twilight sky.
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University Park

While visiting University Park, you might make a stop by sights like Carillon Historical Park and Baujan Field.

A green wooden house with a sloped roof, a chimney, and a small porch.

South Park

Though South Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center and America's Packard Museum.

Belmont

While there might not be top attractions in Belmont, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Baujan Field and National Museum of the United States Air Force.

South Dayton

If you're spending some time in South Dayton, Cox Arboretum and Gardens Metropark and Cinemark Dayton South 16 are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Dayton Travel Guide

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