Best places to stay in Niagara Falls
A popular natural wonder of the world, where the mammoth Niagara River rumbles toward a 170-foot waterfall at about 20 – 30 miles an hour, Niagara Falls in Ontario, Canada always leaves visitors spellbound. The speed at which the river cascades into the falls creates a misty fog, and an unmistakable roar can be heard miles before you approach this compact touristy town. Most Niagara hotels are located on a few key streets, and each of the streets offer some unique sights, attractions and entertainment.
Fallsview Boulevard
This area features several high-rise hotels with breathtaking views. You’ll also find several pubs and eateries, a plush casino, and plenty of live music in the area. Stay at the Embassy by Hilton Niagara Falls – Fallsview that offers spacious rooms and suites with absolutely spectacular views of the Falls. Another amazing property is the Hilton Niagara Falls / Fallsview Hotel & Suites that offers scenic views, 2 restaurants, and a waterpark on site. Across the street from this hotel, you can try your luck at the slot machines or game tables at the Fallsview Casino. Check out The Tower Hotel, which was originally built as a restaurant and tourist attraction, and then converted to a hotel in 2005. The rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows and a delightful close-up view of the Falls.
Clifton Hill
Just a short walk from the Falls, Clifton Hill is a fun and colorful street, packed with exciting family-friendly attractions, themed restaurants, and excellent night life. The area resembles a miniature version of the Las Vegas strip, with its bright neon-lit signs and carnival-like ambience. Enjoy the casual rooms and excellent location of Travelodge Niagara Falls at the Falls hotel, amid all the entertainment of Clifton Hill. Stay in luxurious rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows offering full or partial views of the Falls at the Sheraton on the Falls Hotel, a 5-minute walk from the Clifton Hill attractions.
Lundy’s Lane
One of the longest streets in Niagara Falls, Lundy’s Lane is a shopper’s paradise. The street is packed with several plazas, gift shops, unique boutiques, bargain shops, and premium brand outlets. Just a short distance from the Falls, this vibrant area also offers a wide range of eating options, including succulent seafood, mouthwatering Mediterranean fare, hearty home-style Italian, and several other international cuisine choices. Enjoy the flowering courtyard gardens, indoor pool and modern rooms in the Best Western Plus Cairn Croft Hotel. At the end of Lundy’s Lane on Victoria Avenue, check out the Courtyard by Marriott Niagara Falls, a modern hotel with stylish, contemporary rooms.
Queen Street / Niagara Parkway
Queen Street is the ideal location to take in all of the arts and culture that Niagara Falls offers. The street is filled with boutiques, art galleries, yoga studios, pubs and restaurants serving local brews. Niagara Parkway is the scenic road that runs closest to the Falls, along the Niagara River. You will find several quaint B&Bs in this area. Just a block away from Queen Street, enjoy the warm, Italian-themed rooms of Villa Gardenia Bed & Breakfast on a tree-lined street overlooking the Niagara River. Consider the award-winning Chestnut Inn B&B, a beautiful Colonial-style home that sits on an acre of land, and boasts a canopy of 100-year old chestnut trees. You can also look at the Greystone Manor Bed & Breakfast that overlooks the banks of the picturesque Niagara River Gorge.
Cheap hotels in Niagara Falls
There are plenty of cheap hotels, inns and motels within the Niagara Falls area. Several large international chain hotels located close to the Falls also offer deals and discounts on room rates. A short walk from Fallsview Boulevard, consider the Howard Johnson Hotel by the Falls, Niagara Falls. Just a block away from the Clifton Hill attractions, you have the Clifton Victoria Inn At the Falls. On River Road, overlooking the Niagara River, check out the Niagara Grandview Manor, a traditional inn set in a stately 19th-century manor.