Downtown Erie Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Erie
Popular places to visit
Presque Isle Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Presque Isle Beach during your travels in Erie? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Bayfront Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Bayfront Convention Center during your trip to Erie. Stroll along the lakeside or attend a sporting event in the area.
Penn State Erie
Explore the campus of Penn State Erie as part of your travels around Erie. Attend a sporting event or visit the casinos in this family-friendly area.
Warner Theatre
You can get tickets for a performance at Warner Theatre during your trip to Erie. Amble around the area's lakeside or attend a sporting event.
Erie Insurance Arena
Catch an event at Erie Insurance Arena during your trip to Erie.
UPMC Park
Catch an event at UPMC Park during your trip to Erie. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside or attend a sporting event.
Activities
Our pick of the best Downtown Erie Hotel Deals
Baymont by Wyndham Erie
"My bed was very comfortable."
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Erie Bayfront
"Great location with incredible views. Only downside for us specifically was that we left after one night! Will gladly come here if ever back in the area"
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel
"Great location"
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
Holiday Inn Erie by IHG
"Clean room, great staff, breakfast comped"
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Erie
"Another strange stay in Erie, we struck out this trip! Although the room was clean, our in room soaking tub filled slower than ever. We ended up not using it. We headed to pool area, the sauna would not heat, the hot tub was cold and the pool was hot. The cafe was never open not even in the morning. ..."
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Erie
"The pictures on Expedia were misleading and did not accurately reflect the condition of the property. At the time of booking, there was no indication that the pool was out of service or that the gym was closed. These are important amenities, and both the hotel and Expedia should ensure that such ..."
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Erie
West Bayfront
While visiting West Bayfront, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Erie and Erie County Historical Society-Hagen History Center.
Little Italy
Little Italy might not have many top sights, but Erie Playhouse and Warner Theatre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Bayfront
While visiting Bayfront, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Erie and Erie Maritime Museum.
East Bayfront
While East Bayfront isn't home to many top sights, UPMC Park and Erie Insurance Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.
