The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Syracuse

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Syracuse

Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Syracuse, New York? With plenty of activities and sites, this is a great destination for first-time visitors. So if you're deciding where to stay on your first trip to Syracuse, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Syracuse to find out which are the best for first timers based on price, amenities, location, reviews, and guest ratings. In this guide, we'll be showcasing the best hotels for first-time visitors in Syracuse, taking into consideration all of these important factors. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or with friends, there's a hotel that caters to every traveler's needs to make the most of your first trip here. So, if you're visiting Syracuse for the first time, the hotels below will be great options, as many of them have pools, breakfast, and plenty of comforts to help you relax. So, here they are, the best hotels in Syracuse for first time visitors.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Aloft Syracuse Inner Harbor

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $178 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

Located at 310 West Kirkpatrick Street, Aloft Syracuse Inner Harbor has great rooms from $178 (before taxes). It offers a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, hiking, and laundry services. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.1 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love golf, pet-friendly rooms, an indoor pool, free parking, and a pool table at this relaxing hotel. Having an indoor pool means that you can swim and have fun any time of the year.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool


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Residence Inn by Marriott Syracuse Downtown at Armory Square

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $186 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Syracuse
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Residence Inn by Marriott Syracuse Downtown at Armory Square which has nice rooms starting at $186. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 300 West Fayette Street. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchens, child care, laundry services, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.4 miles from the city center. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Marriott Syracuse Downtown

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $176 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit

We found Marriott Syracuse Downtown to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $176. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 100 East Onondaga Street. You'll also find laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, city views, family rooms, and air-conditioning which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.3 miles from the center of town. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms


Hotel Skyler Syracuse, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $161 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

With terrific rooms from $161, Hotel Skyler Syracuse, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, at 601 South Crouse Avenue provides a fitness center, a bar, laundry services, free parking, and laundry facilities. Its terrific guest rating is 8.20 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers family rooms, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a refrigerator, and shuttle services. It's located just 0.6 miles from the city center, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Hampton Inn & Suites Syracuse-North (Airport Area)

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $150 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Syracuse
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Hampton Inn & Suites Syracuse-North (Airport Area) has a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10, and offers room service, a fitness center, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub. The great rooms here start at $150 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 1305 Buckley Road. Furthermore, it also offers a spa, an indoor pool, laundry facilities, a free airport shuttle, and air-conditioning, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 3.4 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hampton Inn & Suites Syracuse Dewitt

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $146 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of Hampton Inn & Suites Syracuse Dewitt is 8.50 out of 10. This place has room service, a fitness center, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $146, and it's located at 3017 Erie Boulevard East. We also love the an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, a heated pool, and air-conditioning which are great for visitors. And since it's just 3.1 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Ithaca, Syracuse, and Watkins Glen.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Syracuse, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Syracuse, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Syracuse, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Syracuse, Best Hotels for One Week in Syracuse, or Best Hotels for One Night in Syracuse.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Syracuse?

Syracuse Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$166

Travelers to Syracuse, New York will have a large number of terrific first time trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of first time trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 6 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $166. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Syracuse.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $176
  • 3-star hotels: $164


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