Downtown Syracuse Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Clinton Square featuring heritage architecture, a park and a city
Landmark Theatre which includes 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

Popular places to visit

Armory Square

Armory Square

Home to Syracuse’s highest concentration of bars and restaurants, this lively city square is the perfect place for a night out in Central New York.

Armory Square
Landmark Theatre which includes interior views and heritage elements

Landmark Theatre

See Broadway musicals, comedy or rock shows at this beautiful and supposedly haunted 1920s venue just off Syracuse’s Armory Square.

Landmark Theatre
Clinton Square featuring heritage architecture, a park and a city

Clinton Square

Nestled in the heart of Syracuse’s downtown, this historic plaza is known for its civic mindedness, hosting countless festivals and a community ice skating rink.

Clinton Square
Museum of Science and Technology featuring interior views

Museum of Science and Technology

Kids and adults will love this Syracuse museum, featuring an IMAX theater, interactive exhibits and possibly the world’s largest collection of toothpick sculptures.

Museum of Science and Technology
Everson Museum of Art featuring art and interior views as well as an individual female

Everson Museum of Art

Brutalist architecture, American art and one of the world’s finest ceramics collections come together at this small but mighty museum in Syracuse’s downtown.

Everson Museum of Art
Syracuse University

Syracuse University

Walk around the campus of Syracuse University, a top university in Syracuse. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Syracuse University

Activities

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Our pick of the best Downtown Syracuse Hotel Deals

Marriott Syracuse Downtown

Marriott Syracuse Downtown

4 out of 5
100 East Onondaga Street, Syracuse, NY
The price is AU$228 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$228
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & 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! (1,007 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Marriott Syracuse Downtown
Best Western Syracuse Downtown Hotel and Suites

Best Western Syracuse Downtown Hotel and Suites

3 out of 5
416 S Clinton St, Syracuse, NY
The price is AU$246 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$246
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & 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! (559 reviews)
"Although we did not use the kitchen facilities all of the necessary items were available. Our only disappointment was that the pillows were too soft! Otherwise, our stay was wonderful. Good location. Easy walk to many restaurants."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Best Western Syracuse Downtown Hotel and Suites
Courtyard Syracuse Downtown At Armory Square

Courtyard Syracuse Downtown At Armory Square

3 out of 5
300 West Fayette Street, Syracuse, NY
The price is AU$241 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$241
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (635 reviews)
"Great Stay"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Courtyard Syracuse Downtown At Armory Square
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
The price is AU$274 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$274
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (345 reviews)
"Nice personal touch to have a ‘welcome bag’ for Syracuse new students moving in/back to school."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Residence Inn by Marriott Syracuse Downtown at Armory Square
Comfort Inn & Suites Syracuse-Carrier Circle

Comfort Inn & Suites Syracuse-Carrier Circle

2.5 out of 5
6491 Thompson Rd, Syracuse, NY
The price is AU$171 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
AU$171
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,102 reviews)
"The room was very clean and it was lovely to have enough coffee for two people to have two cups each in the room."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Comfort Inn & Suites Syracuse-Carrier Circle
Super 8 by Wyndham Liverpool/Syracuse North Airport

Super 8 by Wyndham Liverpool/Syracuse North Airport

2 out of 5
421 7th North Street, NYS Thruway(I-90) Ex 36 & 37, Liverpool, NY
The price is AU$134 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
AU$134
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Liverpool. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,078 reviews)
"We stay here for every year for LaFayette Apple Festival. The staff are always friendly & helpful."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Super 8 by Wyndham Liverpool/Syracuse North Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Syracuse

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Northside

If you're spending some time in Northside, ArtRage Gallery and Museum of International Masks and Puppets are top sights worth seeing.

Northside
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Westside

When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Rosamond Gifford Zoo and Armory Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Westside
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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
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Lakefront

If you're spending some time in Lakefront, Destiny USA and NBT Bank Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Lakefront
Carrier Dome showing modern architecture

Eastside

While visiting Eastside, you might make a stop by sights like JMA Wireless Dome and Syracuse Stage.

Eastside
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Strathmore

While there might not be top attractions in Strathmore, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Rosamond Gifford Zoo and Syracuse Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Strathmore

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