Buffalo Guesthouse

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • 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, Garden View

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

Superior Studio Suite

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Twin Room, Garden View

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Garden view

Standard Double Room

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

Deluxe Double Room

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

Standard Twin Room

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

Economy Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Standard Quadruple Room

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

Standard Double or Twin Room

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

Comfort Double Room

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

Classic Twin Room

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Grand House

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

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About this property

Buffalo Guesthouse

Guesthouse with an outdoor pool, near KeyBank Center
An outdoor pool, a refrigerator in a common area, and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free guesthouse. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a library, a garden, and a TV in a common area are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Buffalo Guesthouse offers 26 accommodations with bathrobes. 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.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.
During your stay at Buffalo Guesthouse, you're just a quick walk from Wilcox Mansion - Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site. You'll find features like free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, Library, and a communal living room
  • Just a 5-minute drive from KeyBank Center and 5 minutes from Lake Erie
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.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • 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.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an access code.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

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

Buffalo Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 128 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Theresa

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners are very friendly; the house is outfitted well for guests to feel at home and interact with one another, so it can be a great place to meet new people. My room was clean, efficient and comfortable. I was glad to hear that breakfast included eggs and bread as well as fruit and a cereal option instead of the carb and sugar-heavy options that are often offered for a free breakfast. I'm from a rural area and was on my own, so I didn't feel comfortable walking around the neighborhood, but was glad the side street the guesthouse is on was quiet, so I wasn't kept awake with city noises.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is nice, but if you are mobility impaired, it wouldn't work. The entrance has steep steps and there is no elevator on the premises. The staff was very nice and helpful. The room was very clean with comfortable beds. The biggest downfall was the breakfast. It consisted of cold scrambled eggs and sausage. Luckily, there is a microwave available. The fruit was not fresh and the coffee was not hot. However, atmosphere was pleasant. Only on street parking available.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

lorimer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luann

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property. Great amenities and very nice common areas. Comfortable, awesome beds and delicious breakfast. Close to everything!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly host,the property was very clean and the beds are very comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abir

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Judith

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were pleasantly surprised by the amenities and interior. Home is dated but sufficient for your needs. Staff were great. Access into the guesthouse makes you feel safe. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was very nice and well cared for. I felt so at home that I actually got a full night of sleep - which is rare for me in an unfamiliar environment. Maria was lovely, as well. It was a joy to be checked in by her and she explained the details and layout of the showers and facilities expertly. Most importantly, perhaps, the location was perfect for me. Being right off Allen street, I got to explore Allentown in depth - one of the major reasons for my trip. I was also able to walk to the Buffalo Convention Center on Sunday morning. The accessibility to downtown was a surprise and is sure to make me a repeat customer. The only downside was I was really looking forward to having some scrambled eggs in the morning at the buffet - but there was ham in them. Obviously, I am not a vegan - but I am a vegetarian & I do love my eggs and veggie omelets. But that is a minor quibble. Overall, 10++!!! Brian
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kerri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice new option in downtown Buffalo.

Friendly and helpful staff in an ideal location. It's a guest house, which is different than a hotel, but by those standards it was a great place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Lynn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
You have a great location. Your advertising should let potential guests know that they will be sharing shower facilities. This property is comparable to a youth hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great,everyone there was nice! The place was clean!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ricardo, Tampa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes. Yes
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was perfect , appreciate the attention a lot
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura, Key West

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura, Key West

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked a last minute stay at Buffalo Guess house, didn’t expect it to be soooo nice, a lovely historical place , that has ever thing you need and makes you feel you are that special guest treated like a VIP that spend the night at your friends cozy house. 3 min drive from Downtown Buffalo, countless restaurants to explore,, Harbor walk, Seneca Creek Casino 6 min drive.. great breakfast every morning with scrambled eggs that Really taste like eggs, fresh coffee, cinnamon rolls, toast, the cleanest sheets I have ever slept on,(and I travel quite often),Free parking right outside, and felt safe parking our rental at night. Safe and quiet neighborhood.The whole experience was amazing. The beds were soo comfortable I’d like to find out the mattresses the use.. It was my 1st experience in an BnB, and I ended up booking a second night.And would definitely book it again.Thank you Maria for excellent customer service.And thank you Wes for a warm welcoming. If you plan on booking this lovely place, keep in mind they have some rooms in first floor, and some in second floor (if any case of knee problems to be considered).
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unique stay

Very close to downtown. Nothing too fancy but very clean and unique! Easy check in and check out! You do need to climb stairs to get to the rooms. Hostess was very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Comfy and Friendly Home Away From Home

Buffalo Guesthouse was a perfect place for me as a solo woman. I needed a 'home' away from home for a night and this was it, although on first glance i was a tiny bit doubtful. I had neglected to follow all the directions so I didn't realize that my entry code was in my texts which I hadn't checked so be sure to check for that before you arrive. The hotel itself isn't fancy, but the care to the details of hospitality is first class. The staff is gracious and caring. I will definitely return when I need a 'home' for a night or two in Buffalo.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

David, Atlanta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We were taken by surprise that there were only shared showers with a tiny sink and toilet in the room, and would not have booked had we known that. There is also only street parking. That being said, the staff were very friendly, the breakfast was homemade and delicious, and the communal dining setup allowed us to meet some interesting people.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Chloe

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
This was a brutal stay — pretty expensive for what it is. Did not realize there are communal showers when I booked.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
This is the cutest, coziest little hotel. Feels more like a bed and breakfast. The hospitality was GREAT and the breakfast was delicious. Would definitely stay here again!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Murray

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Federica

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you’re looking to stay in a very fun area to discover more about the neighborhood I will suggest the Guesthouse They opened last May and Owner and Staff are a great team helping their Guests getting familiar with Buffalo and the surrounding areas Good Breakfast and Great Location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025