How to Find Hotels In Niagara Falls, New York

Majestic Niagara Falls has long been a destination for honeymooners and families alike. The Civil Corps of Engineers turned off Niagara Falls briefly in 1969, but today thousands of gallons of water pour off the falls every minute of the day. Accommodations at the American Falls in New York are often more affordable than accommodations on the Canadian side of the falls.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Telephone
• Computer with Internet access

Know Your Destination

1. Visit Niagara Falls from May through October for best weather conditions and peak visibility.
2. Climb aboard the Maid of the Mist boat tour for an amazing view from the base of the American and Canadian Falls.
3. Drive across Rainbow Bridge to reach the Canadian side of the falls.
4. Check out the Festival of Lights from November through January. During this time the falls and surrounding trees are illuminated.
5. Take the family to other area attractions like the Niagara's Wax Museum of History, the Aquarium of Niagara and Devil's Hole State Park.

Book Accommodations in Niagara Falls, New York

6. To book accommodations, contact Niagara Falls Tourism at [phone] or visit their Web site (see Resources below).
7. Explore your options in budget accommodations located just a few miles away on Lundy Lane and River Road.
8. Check out high-rise hotels in the Fallsview part of town, located within four blocks of the American Falls.
9. Check availability at the only hostel in town, the Niagara Falls Hostel. Explore your options in accommodations with very low rates for a single bed or a private room.
10. Look into your options in romantic and cozy bed and breakfast inns. Compare rates, keeping in mind typical double occupancy rates typically hover around $100 per night.
11. Compare rates and check availability for the three local campgrounds in Niagara Falls, New York, including the Royal Motel and Campground, the Niagara Falls Campground and Lodging and Niagara Falls KOA North.

Tips & Warnings

• Be sure to bring your passport when crossing Rainbow Bridge into Canada.
• Maid of the Mist boat tours are available in late April or early May.
• Save up to 30 percent off attractions by investing in a Passport to the Falls pass from the visitor's center.
• Make travel arrangements from Buffalo Niagara International Airport if you're traveling by plane. Shuttles depart from the airport to the falls five times a day.
• Pack a raincoat. You can't get anywhere near the falls without getting wet!