Buffalo Guesthouse

3.0 star property
3-star guest house near KeyBank Center

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Exterior
Deluxe Double Room
Front of property
Mini-fridge
Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

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531 Franklin St, Buffalo, NY, 14202
  • Place, University at Buffalo - Downtown Campus
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Roswell Park Cancer Institute
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Buffalo General Medical Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Buffalo, NY (BUF-Buffalo Niagara Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Double Room, Full Bath with Shower

  • Garden view
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Studio Suite, Full Bath with Shower

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Twin Room, Full Bath with Shower

  • Garden view
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room, Half Bath

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Half Bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room, Half Bath

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Economy Twin Room, Half Bath

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 6 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Standard Quadruple Room, Half Bath

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Double or Twin Room, Half Bath

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Comfort Double Room, Half Bath

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed

Twin Classic Room, Half Bath

  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Grand House

  • 790 sq m
  • 20 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 20
  • 15 Queen Beds, 4 Double Beds, 4 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the area

Buffalo

Downtown Buffalo stay.You'll be steps from Wilcox Mansion - Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site and within a 10-minute walk of Roswell Park Cancer Institute with a stay at this Downtown Buffalo guesthouse. University at Buffalo - Downtown Campus and Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • University at Buffalo - Downtown Campus - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Roswell Park Cancer Institute - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Buffalo General Medical Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kleinhans Music Hall - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Shea's Performing Arts Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Allen-Medical Campus Station - 4 min walk
  • Buffalo-Exchange Street Station - 12 min drive
  • Buffalo Niagara Intl. Airport (BUF) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Anchor Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Twenty Six - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Buffalo Guesthouse

3-star guest house near KeyBank Center
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a library, and a vending machine are also featured at Buffalo Guesthouse.

This 3-star Buffalo guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Buffalo Guesthouse offers 26 accommodations with bathrobes and slippers. Beds feature premium bedding. This Buffalo guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Hair dryers, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Buffalo Guesthouse to the airport?

Buffalo Guesthouse is 10.5 mi (25-min drive) away from the Buffalo Niagara Intl. Airport (BUF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Buffalo Guesthouse?

As of Apr 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Buffalo Guesthouse on May 10, 2026 start from CA $197, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Buffalo Guesthouse have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Buffalo Guesthouse.

How close is Buffalo Guesthouse to the beach?

This guesthouse is 15.2 mi (26-min drive) from Beaver Island Beach.

Does Buffalo Guesthouse offer free breakfast?

Buffalo Guesthouse offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Buffalo Guesthouse?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino (6-min drive) and Hamburg Gaming at the Fairgrounds (21-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Buffalo Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Buffalo Guesthouse?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Buffalo Guesthouse have a pool?

Buffalo Guesthouse features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Buffalo Guesthouse have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Buffalo Guesthouse to downtown Buffalo?

Buffalo Guesthouse is 1 mi away from Buffalo.

Buffalo Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 133 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Maria was the best!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, wonderful staff, fantastic location, great value. You would be a fool to pay far more for a nearby hotel. Also the breakfast is really good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Quinn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean and cozy, it was easily accessible and very quiet. Great place especially if you just need to crash for a night or 2. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, and the accommodations were very pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Good hotel. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is amazing. Property is beautiful, comfortable, welcoming, clean and unique. The owner is amazing, generous and friendly. The staff is amazing. I cannot say enough good things about this place. It is not your normal hotel stay, the unique experience was fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was walking distance from where we were going and perfect! Staff was friendly and helpful ..room was clean and the bed was comfy...breakfast just what I needed this morning. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff (Wes, Maria & Viking) were all wonderful and I enjoyed talking to the guests who were all very nice as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Ideal location, clean rooms, hospitable staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daunte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very nice and made check in/out super easy. Sure the room was a little small, but that’s what I paid for and expected. Awesome spot for the price! Would love to go again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corrado

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It had everything we needed at a great price because of the busy weekend with the bills playing. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay at the Buffalo Guesthouse. It has a real home feeling. Lovely staff( real friendly atmosphere where you actually engage with other people staying there. Clean, well located and secure.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was sweet
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quinn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean Super friendly associates and in a Great area
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean room and shared quarters.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniele

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was there for the Paul McCartney concert and I definitely recommend this place! Everything was very clean, breakfast was good, the location is very convenient, they have an amazing staff and all around great friendly people. I felt very welcome and had a great time in Buffalo.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Davana

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and clean. But some of the other guest hosted a raging party where they were screaming, shouting, throwing things. It went on all night and it felt unsafe. When I called the front desk they didn’t do anything about it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We needed to leave by 7 am for a football game, but breakfast and coffee not made yet
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
So pleasantly surprised at how great my stay was. Came in for McCartney concert. Hostess was super sweet. Breakfast delicious, especially the coffee. I’ll be staying here again when I’m Back in Buffalo.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

SUNIL

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean stay and cozy. Very friendly and great to meet people also visiting out of town and get tips.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff, cleanliness of room and bathrooms, location, safety, quiet: ALL are 5 stars in my opinion.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Raynald

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Hugh

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025