Downtown Syracuse Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Syracuse
Popular places to visit
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.
Landmark Theatre
See Broadway musicals, comedy or rock shows at this beautiful and supposedly haunted 1920s venue just off Syracuse’s Armory Square.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Our pick of the best Downtown Syracuse Hotel Deals
Marriott Syracuse Downtown
"👍👍"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Best Western Syracuse Downtown Hotel and Suites
"Very nice front desk staff, very helpful. Rooms were spacious and uncomfortable, and it is a very convenient location for the Landmark theater."
Reviewed on 4 June 2026
Courtyard Syracuse Downtown At Armory Square
"Fantastic for graduation!"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Syracuse Downtown at Armory Square
"We had the spacious 2 br residence. We were in floor 2. Just know this unit is close to the intersection so you can hear all music and loud cars, I probably would have asked for a higher floor but we stayed only one night. They do give you ear plugs in tgr room so I guess this was the hint of things ..."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Liverpool/Syracuse North Airport
"This hotel has become our favorite in the area. Spotlessly clean and staffed by helpful & friendly employees. Additionally it's got the most attractive rate in the area. We will stay at this hotel again in the future."
Reviewed on 5 June 2026
Hotel Concord Syracuse, an Ascend Collection Hotel
"The breakfast was rated as "great" on the hotels.com app but turned out to be lacking. The menu has no protein options of any kind and is full of cheap carbohydrates. This alone could have been the reason I would have booked a different hotel if I'd known ahead of time."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Syracuse
Eastside
While visiting Eastside, you might make a stop by sights like JMA Wireless Dome and Syracuse Stage.
Lakefront
If you're spending some time in Lakefront, Destiny USA and NBT Bank Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Northside
If you're spending some time in Northside, Museum of International Masks and Puppets and ArtRage Gallery are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Westside
If you're spending some time in Westside, Rosamond Gifford Zoo and La Casita Cultural Center are top sights worth seeing.
