I love Buffalo Niagara Hostel! If youre visiting Buffalo and looking for the citys truly authentic soul, this is the place to stay. Centrally located and the best budget/ deal in town, I highly recommend it. Bonus tip: they have awesome contemporary art shows, music events, and community gatherings often that enliven Buffalos sleepy downtown. This is a Buffalo treasure you would be remiss not to check out.

Awesome, artistic spot with clean places to sleep and friendly staff. They offer their kitchen to a group that feeds the homeless once a week. They have a piano for all visitors to use, a lending library, and a room to watch..VHS tapes! Also a laundry room, so many great plants, and fun art everywhere. They post flyers with the newest happenings in the area. Just a cool spot.

This was a nice place to stay conveniently located in the theater district. The staff were very friendly and helpful and overall just great to talk to. They also have done great keeping the building safe and clean. The guest room was very cozy, and it was next to the kitchen. If you’re in buffalo/ Niagara Falls this is a great place to stay for a very cheap price!

Was great. people were very friendly and i loved the kitchen . Will stay again next trip

Fantastic place! The gentleman (cannot recall his name) was an absolute pleasure to deal with. Everything is really well organized, and really clean! If youre ever in the area and looking for a price friendly and great all round hostel, then this is your place!

The bohemian dream lives on in this tidy little hostel. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable of Buffalo. Theyre a great compass for a wayward soul. Clean up after yourself and have enough consideration to setup a pot of coffee.

Super friendly staff and very cheap shared rooms, totally worth it!

I stayed here 2 nights in late September and had no clue what to expect. This is, without a doubt, the best hostel Ive ever stayed at in the US. JP was insanely hospitable and was great for conversation and history of the area. HIGHLY recommended!! I feel this is a huge secret in Buffalo. Will def be back next year for Borderland Festival! I stayed in an open room and my stuff was never touched. Great security and great tenants. I met some amazing people here, from all walks of life. This is the quintessential hostel folks, just do it!

A group of 5 of us stayed for a weekend. It was a great experience. The lounge, kitchen and bathroom were well taken care of. The walls between rooms are thick so we couldn’t hear anyone in neighboring rooms. Thank you!

Amazing hostel. Probably one of the better hostels Ive stayed at while travelling. Location is right downtown and close to cool restaurants and bars. Allentown is walkable as well. The hostel is super clean and cozy. It has nice shared areas (including a ping pong table) and free coffee/bagels in the morning. The best past were the staff. We chatted forever and they gave us great recommendations. Do the bike tour as well!

Great stay excellent location in the theatre district great staff and they did shows with upcoming local talent

Hostel is clean and quiet. The staff are very friendly. The hostel is very close to the Metro Transportation Center. We had a very pleasant stay. Would definitely recommend to anyone. Quiet inexpensive too.

24hr streetcar running past the hostel, sounds like the apocalypse. Larger windows let in early morning sunlight.Otherwise, very friendly and helpful staff, and very conveniant facilities.

Inexpensive and clean - what more could you want from a hostel? Would highly recommend to anyone wanting a hostel stay in buffalo. Well located on one of the main streets in buffalo and near a light rail stop. Location is safe and building is well secured by multiple sets of locked doors.Look forward to stating here again if Im ever back in towne!

Clean. Friendly, helpful, staff. Good location downtown, quiet building. Overall, I enjoyed my stay. I would recommend this place to anyone considering it.

I stayed here on a Friday and Saturday night. This place is good if you want a relatively quiet stay (which i was happy with). But if youre looking for a hostel with a bustling common room of solo travellers mingling and staff organizing pub crawls then this isnt for you. Most people seem to stay in their rooms and hostel staff at the front desk.

Absolutely excellent place, warm, modern and clean. Staff is incredibly accommodating. Will be staying here again!

This hostel needs to be SAVED for generations to come! Been going here since 2005 and its truly a gem for Buffalo and my personal home away from home,, JP and the rest of the staff are very attentive to guests and engage very well and take a genuine interest on how your day went and offered numerous alternative events to attend in and outside the hostel.. excellent facilities!!

Very nice yiung people. Ery helpfull

Hostel Buffalo-Niagara is a homely and well featured hostel. Staff are knowledgeable, beds are comfy, and the kitchen and lounge areas make for a comfortable stay.

Clean and well decorated. I would stay again!

Amazing place!! I loved the style and vibes of HBN. You can use the kitchen and its cooking utensils anytime, and there is free coffee, oat and bread so you can serve yourself; also you can use the fridge. The hostel is clean and have different areas for recreation like the basement with Netflix and DVD movies, ping pong table, a lounge on the second floor and a piano on the ground floor!! Also there are plenty of books all around. Finally the location is great and the staff is so kind. I really recommend this Hostel

Very very very pretty. Must stay. Big space. Very artistic

Great place. Safe and secure. For me the best features are the kitchen and the living room area. Theres space to eat and chill out.

The building is wonderful, the people very friendly

Really nice hostel, lovely kitchen a d shared areas. Always a pot of fresh hot coffee on the go.

The staff were great and very helpful. I would stay here again.

This is a hostel, so you should manage expectations of privacy or luxury. But, it is in a super convenient location in the heart of downtown Buffalo, with the metro trolley outside of the front door, and the Buffalo Convention Center only a 6 minute walk away. I was in town to explore and attend a conference and found this a cheap and convenient place to do both. The express shuttle to the airport (#204 for $2.50) leaves from around the corner. You can take a municipal bus from nearby (#40 for $2.00) to Niagara Falls- so cheap and so easy!! The staff were all helpful and so warm and inviting. I liked the feel of the lobby, it was very quirky and cozy. I found the other guests to be an interesting mix of people and all were quiet and respectful. I stayed for 5 nights and slept well the whole time (with a few light bumps to the head from the bottom bunk when I woke up). Overall, this was a great find and I would totally stay here again!

Decent and Reasonable place to stay. Good Locality!!

Nice hotel! Everyone there is always very friendly. Good atmosphere. Good reception.

Basically a supersized airbnb. Very homey, nice lounge, full kitchen, all you could ask for from a place to stay. Will probably book again next time I need to stay in buffalo a night or two

Place was clean and quiet. Location was convenient. Hostel staff were great

Location is excellent. The hostel is clean. Staff are very friendly.

Loved this hostel. Lots of character, right in downtown Buffalo, free netflix on a TV in a slightly creepy basement. Lots of books. I would live to come back.

Amazing staff. I met Don, Nicole (or so) and Cat (a lady). I met all of them on different duration and they well warm and kind. Don stood out for me. He took his time to explain the navigation from the hostel to Niagara Falls. I truly appreciated that. The hostel is located in downtown buffalo with easy access to events. The hostel has clean bathrooms all the time. You are given your bed linens and towel which is cool. I walked most of the time and used the train or bus where necessary. I had a great time. I will definitely visit again. I recommend this hostel for budget-friendly travelers.

This is a great place for one night. Mind you if it is just you, you would be bunking with others. Staff was extremely friendly and it is in an artsy area of Buffalo. Would stay again if needed.

Great staff. Nice place. Not expensive. Very comfortable!

Beautifully artistic establishment full of kind and amazing people

Ive stayed here twice now. And for the most part its alright but, Communal style living isnt fun nor comfortable. But, $30 a night is the best price youll find in downtown buffalo. So If youre young and need somewhere to stay for a couple nights then the Hostel will work fine but, its not for everybody and its not for couples and youll want privacy. They do have a few single rooms available but those were full when i checked in. Make sure you do a reservation for the single rooms before going.

I wont be staying there for a few days, but stopped while exploring more of Buffalo and found the staff there to be very friendly and quite helpful.

I got a private room, it was great. This was my first experience in a hostel. My room card ended up not working bc it was near my phone, they helped me i was in a panic it was 2am and staff was on site and helped me within minutes. Very clean, very polite staff. Would reccomend!!

Solid hostel. Clean all around and most beds quiet, mine was comfortable. Didnt partake in breakfast but was offered. Bathrooms adequate on all accounts. Secure access with three points of access.

Its a hostel, not a fancy hotel. But the staff were super-friendly, the place was crawling with books to read, and they gave us a discount because we were traveling by bike. We were able to get a private bedroom, which worked out great for our kids.

We stayed at this Hostel only one night on our road trip to Niagara etc and it was amazing! We even got lucky and had a 6BR for the 2 of us alone. The service was great and the kitchen and common area is very well equipped. We would come back here!

This is a really cool place if you need a low priced place to stay.

All the hostel was really clean, the bed was comfortable, the staff was helpful and kind, and it was located downtown, near the bus station, train and several local buses, so that was great for walking and my trip to Niagara Falls. The bedroom was big, the kitchen full and with everything you need for just breakfast or cooking something, the bathroom was clean and the hot water works perfectly.

This was my first experience staying at a hostel. The place is very neat. They provide fresh linens for the night. They have a collection of books you can choose from. Drop off your book and pick a new one :)Had a nice experience :)

Wonderful hostel! Friendly, fun and helpful staff. Clean and big rooms. A great lounge area with comfy couches. Great atmosphere! If Im ever in Buffalo again this is where Ill stay.

Easy to find on Main St and clean location. Friendly staff and very helpful. Only stayed one night in the mixed dorm, but very simple to check in and get to sleep when I needed. Its exactly what I expected for my first hostel stay.

It was a great stay! Amazing location with helpful staff!

I arrived past regular hours but was still provided helpful and prompt service. The price wasnt too bad and the bed and building were just fine. Id stay here again.

Every part of detail in interios has a story with inspirations! I enjoyed so much of this place! Definately want to visit again. Staff was so much kind and consoderate from late check in process to recommendations about the tourist places! :D Thank you so much♡♡

Great place. Clean, Warm energy all around, super kind and helpful staff.

If youre young, like to explore, and travel with a budget, you should consider this place to stay when you are in Buffalo. This hostel located in downtown Buffalo, the Theater District, great location to walk or bike around the city, see some old buildings and churches, go to the river bank, or watch some great shows in the Sheas performance art center. When I stayed here, I joined the Buffalo slow roll biking group, biked around the city for about 2 hours, saw some beautiful views and hospitable neighborhood. I watched an amazing show Riverdance in Sheas, wonderful Irish music and dancing, as if coming from the fairy tale.The hostel itself is artistic. They have high ceiling, full wall of interesting posters and stylist plants occupy the reception area. The room is spacious and comfy. Theres a small studio next to it hosting shows for artists from time to time. I happened to see them put up a show called The lonely town. Loved it.Best way to get here from the airport is taking the airport G express bus, $2.5 takes about 20 minutes, cheap and efficient. To go to the Niagara falls, walk a few blocks and take No. 40b bus, get you right to the Niagara visitor center.I definitely enjoyed my stay.

It was very clean and well run. Good wifi connection which I needed for work. Could use some modernizing but for $30 per night you cant ask for more. I will stay again if I return to Buffalo. I drove and found parking for 2 blocks away for 30/night.

Stayed here for the bar exam in february just before the exam. The room was freezing cold and unbearably loud. Couldnt get any sleep. Even the hallway was warmer than the room...So I had to move to a hotel when the exam started. The lounge area and kitchen was nice though.

This was the best hostel Ive stayed. From the very beginning it felt like home, a cozy place to stay in Buffalo, NY. It has most comodities most people need for a short stay; bathrooms, kitchen with lots of food to cook for free, a dining room, lots of books to read, etc. Staff treat travelers like friends. This is a must-stay in Buffalo, very affordable hostel. Its located 15 min walk away from the terminal and over half an hour away from Niagara Falls, US. We loved this hostel!

I was told I would have a locked room for me and my stuff and share a bathroom. I swung past earlier in the day and saw that was a lie. I couldnt trust the residents of that Room to treat myself and my stuff safely. They charged me when I had cancelled within 12 hours if making the reservation. Then when I called back for shelter they said they had a complaint about me and said I couldnt t stay even though I paid for it. I simply saw it wasnt safe for me or my stuff and canceled. I had stored my stuff elsewhere when I called back. The whole experience sucked.

Not clean or quiet but the price is right. Some out of order equipment in the bathrooms. The desk is not manned from 10:30-4 so good luck getting into the room during that time if your key card stops working. The room was pretty cold but they gave us extra blankets in advance. Compared to other hostels Ive stayed in this one is below average.

Clean rooms, centrally located, nice hostel. Missing ameneties youd find at larger chain hostels, or at a hostel in a more popping city. But ultimately a nice play to lay your head while taking in the city. Beds are not comfortable though.

Staff are discriminatory... Very unprofessional... Would not recommend... They say they are there to share and embrace others to Buffalo but all they are doing really is turning them away... Very sad to say the least... Doesnt even deserve half a star... The staff has no idea and I feel bad for them... They can never get a hold of a manager so I could speak with them... They are just the scapegoats for poor not even poor HORRIBLE management... As for Hostels views as treating others as one Buffalo Hostel has failed horribly... Just think one year ago I was hoping that the Buffalo Hostel would be saved now I just want it to be saved from itself!!!

Friendly staff, good location and spacious rooms

Great location. Cool staff. Nice facility. Id definitely stay here again.

Nice accommodations for travellers located in Downtown Buffalo, right on the subway system.

Very nice accommodation. I visited in November which is not the peak season. But this is right in the city and people are very friendly

Very welcoming and hospitable. I love staying in hostels like this! Creative and eclectic characters plopped down in a central and lively historic location. Im saddened by the fact that the City of Buffalo is considering ending their lease.

They sometimes host a really good open mic show

I stayed here for 2 days, visiting town for New Years Eve. Ive never stayed in a hostel before. That said, it was a bit weird for me just because Im used to hotels and not a hostel.Check in was easy. There is a passcode required to get inside the building and the code changes daily, which is nice because then you know a random person who isnt staying there cant just walk in. Parking was a challenge. Yes I was visiting on a holiday weekend. Maybe that had something to do with it. I dont know. But be prepared to walk with your luggage and be prepared to pay for parking. I managed to find a free spot on the street on my first night which was still a bit of a hike, and had to find a spot in a parking garage a few blocks away the second night. It is what it is....its a city and parking will be limited. There are limited spots on the same street as the hostel and theyre marked as 2 hour parking.The inside of the hostel really did look like a home. There was a living room, a rec room in the basement, the kitchen had 2 stoves, 2 refrigerators, free coffee and oatmeal, utensils for cooking and dishes, etc. There is a computer in the lobby. The tv in the basement has netflix. Washing machines are available. Wifi was unreliable on 3rd flr but fine on all other floors.The staff was very nice. The only weird thing for me was sharing a room with other people but again, thats what you get with a hostel. Privacy is limited but its a cheaper option than a hotel.

Room was a little too warm! Otherwise, it was very homelike and cozy. I enjoyed reading some from one of the many book selections on hand. The receptionist was exceptionally kind and friendly. I felt like we were old friends! Im glad you have a hostel in Buffalo!

Quirky cool place to stay. Great location right downtown. First time I ever stayed in a hostel and it was exactly what I expected. I was in town to get my passport so all I needed was a bed to crash in and this fit the bill. Stayed in a womens dorm on a bunk bed. The train outside was a little loud in the middle of the night but I managed to sleep through it. They provided bed linens and towels. If you need to lock something up though make sure you bring a lock because they may run out.

Lovingly decorated kindergarten classroom-aesthetic of the whole place somehow extremely cosy. No fuss check in/out, great WIFI. Few minutes walk from the bus station ideal.

The guys were firendly, place was very clean, beds were fine. The place was just completely empty when I was there was the only problem, but so was the rest of buffalo. Height of the busy season, but I think there were 12 beds in my dorm and 2 dudes. So not much of a social scene and I think thats the best part of a hostel really..

Clean, affordable. Just not the best check in times

Lil run down now... Kitchen need overhauling, bit dirty.... Door to room is very loud! Not enough clothing hooks in bathroom. Seems like they have lost interest in keeping it up...

Amazing staff, location and price, very comfortable!12 minute walk or a quick streetcar ride from the heart of downtown Buffalo and the Sabres arena. The price is great, the hostel is super clean, cozy, and comfortable as well. The staff are very nice people who genuinely love their city and ensuring their guests have a great visit. Would recommend this place to anyone looking to spend a night or two in Buffalo for a sporting event or to check out the Falls.

The pros: Free oatmeal, tea and coffee. Lovely staff. Good location within downtown Buffalo. The cons: Slow wifi. Could do with better cleaning. Showers only covered with curtain no lock, so not very private.

This place is an amazing place to be. No matter how many nights you stay this hostel is where its at. Everything is so conveniently located around the hostel and the staff here is amazing. So whenever you come to Buffalo please make Hostel Buffalo-Niagara your home away from home

Lovely hostel!!Sleep in here just feel like Im at home! (But cuter and more fun! Ha)Comfortable, and sweet.Ill probably come here next time (only because wanna stay here again)

My stay at Hostel Buffalo-Niagara was excellent. The rooms were clean, the common area well equipped and full of things to do, and the staff friendly and ready to help with advice for what to do in the city. Add in an eccletic aesthetic with unique art and decorations plus tidbits about the city all over the place, and you have yourself an awesome - and affordable - place to stay while visiting. Easy 10/10.

The Hostel in downtown Buffalo has been a hub and second home for me in getting to know the city. The staff is very informed with all things Buffalo (be it common places and directions or underground happenings and quirky up-and-comings). Plus, the staff is so friendly even behind their edgy artsy expression

Cheap and conveniently located in the city center, theatre district. there is a public shuttle to the airport nearby. The rooms had lot of beds, but when we were there it wasnt half full. otherwise I guess it gets crowded

Lovely people, great ambience and very comfortable. The separate kitchen, dining area and lounge is homely. The price doesnt match the comfort.

I loved staying here. It’s not a hotel, so you have to keep that in mind. It was like a clean dorm. Great people, clean, and pretty quiet.

A great place to stay! Really clean, beautiful and big rooms, they really care for little details

I had rented a room in a eight bedded dorm. The room was quite spacious. The staff were friendly and helpful. The toilets were clean, though it would have been even better with some basic necessities such as sachets of toothpaste, soap, etc for emergency purposes. The linens and towels were clean. Im not sure about the air-conditioning​, because it was quite warm during the night. Small inconveniences aside, it was a very pleasant stay, and Id definitely recommend the place.

Cool vibe nice people.

Clean, friendly/helpful staff, great location and well decorated. They were super accommodating to our group of 14 students and 5 adults. I would recommend this place for people looking for a place to stay with kids.

Staff were very friendly and the location is great.

Great hostel, good location and great staff. When staying at the hostel my friend got taken in hospital and we missed our flight to Chicago, all the staff were so friendly and helpful. It was much appreciated. Thanks

The place is clean and decent and Nicole at the front desk is really helpful and tries to accommodate you the way you would want and need

Killer VHS collection in the basement, almost didnt check it out before leaving! Would have been a huge mistake. I love that they have a flat-rate no matter how last-minute the reservation - weekend/weekday. I came in the winter/off-season, so Im not sure if that would change or not. Well-supplied kitchen. Seems to be a lot of businesses nearby/pretty centrally located. Its mostly just street parking, but I was able to get parking spots within a black or two, and the desk associate informed me that street parkings free on weekends. How great! Lots of little things that make this a nice, affordable place to stay.

Good Hostel, location on main street near the tram line is helpful and near some of the finest architecture in the city. Clean and Spacious rooms. Staff helpful though be careful because the front desk is only open for part of the day.

These guys were very welcoming to me and one of the nicest Hostels I have ever stayed with. The staff were easy to make friends with and very informative on what was going on in the city. The Hostel is in a great location, being right on the main street and right by the free train that goes up and down main street. The hostel itself is clean and well kept. The beds are comfy and clean, the bathrooms are well kept, and the atmosphere is nice. It has game rooms, wifi, a full kitchen you can cook your food in and free bike rentals! As far as Im concerned it is a great place to stay!

So beautiful here. Love is in the air. Not my love, but someones love LMFAO

Very comfortable and very clean. Cat was great.

Went for the buffalo wing fest rooms were affordable and well maintained

Clean, nice staff, fun area! I would recommend it!

Recently stayed at Hostel Buffalo-Niagara for one night. The staff was friendly and helpful. Rooms were clean and the kitchen had everything I needed.Checkout was at 10:30 but the staff was nice enough to give me a temporary key card to access the kitchen and lounge until I left for the airport. Will definitely stay here again when I pass through Buffalo.

Best place to stay if youre on a budget too. And great for backpackers

Lovely place! Great environment. I will definitely stay there again whenever I come to Buffalo. I really appreciate the kindness and helpfulness of the staff working at there. You feel relaxed, safe and comfortable.