Hotels Near KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY
Sunday 8 November 2026 KeyBank CenterUpdated Sunday 8 November 2026
The short answer
15 hotels from our mapped pool sit within 8 km of KeyBank Center, 2 of them within a 15 minute walk. Closest are Buffalo Marriott HARBORCENTER (2 min), Courtyard Buffalo Downtown/Canalside (5 min). Next up at the venue: Buffalo Sabres vs Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday 8 November 2026. For that night the cheapest listed room starts around A$128 per night and the median is A$267, -50% against a normal A$530 night. Rates sampled 8 Nov 2026.
KeyBank Center sits right downtown, and for events like the Buffalo Sabres vs Columbus Blue Jackets game on 6 November 2026, staying close means you can walk in rather than deal with event traffic. Of the 15 hotels we list within 8 kilometres, 2 are genuinely walkable, including one just 0.16 kilometres from the doors. Downtown Buffalo itself holds 12 of those hotels, spanning a short stroll to a longer stretch across the city, so you can choose between arena-side convenience and a quieter base further out. Fort Erie, Amherst Area and Cheektowaga Area each add a single hotel, none walkable, better suited to those happy with a short ride in rather than a walk. KeyBank Center also hosts Zayn and Andrea Bocelli concerts, along with further Sabres home games, so rooms near the arena can book up well ahead on busy nights.
When to book
KeyBank Center has a full calendar of Sabres games and concerts through November and December 2026. Only 2 of the 15 hotels nearby are walkable, so lock in an arena-side room early if you want to skip the ride in.
Best areas to stay near KeyBank Center
Areas are the supplier zones our mapped hotels fall into, ordered by distance to the venue. Prices are the median event-night rate for the hotels we list in that area.
Buffalo
12 hotels · 0.2 to 6.1 km · 2 walkable
Downtown Buffalo holds 12 of the 15 hotels near KeyBank Center, from 0.16 kilometres right by the arena out to 6.06 kilometres. Two are walkable, the rest a short ride, giving both game-day convenience and more options across the city centre.
- Event night
- A$291
- Normal night
- A$570
3 to 4 star hotels listed
Fort Erie
1 hotel · 4.8 to 4.8 km · 0 walkable
Fort Erie's single hotel sits 4.77 kilometres from KeyBank Center, with no walkable option. It suits travellers happy to take a short ride to the game and prefer a quieter base away from downtown crowds on event nights.
- Event night
- A$128
- Normal night
- A$256
3-star hotels listed
Amherst Area
1 hotel · 5.0 to 5.0 km · 0 walkable
The Edward Hotel is Amherst Area's only listing, 4.97 kilometres from the arena and not walkable. It works for those wanting distance from downtown's game-night buzz while still being a short ride from KeyBank Center.
- Event night
- A$324
- Normal night
- A$541
3-star hotels listed
Cheektowaga Area
1 hotel · 6.7 to 6.7 km · 0 walkable
Cheektowaga Area offers one hotel, 6.72 kilometres out and not walkable, the furthest of the four areas. It suits travellers prioritising a quieter stay over proximity, with a short ride needed to reach the arena.
- Event night
- A$167
- Normal night
- A$302
3-star hotels listed
Hotels near KeyBank Center, by distance
Event window 8 Nov 2026 → 9 Nov 2026 · 1 night · 2 adultsPer-night prices are our lowest sampled rate for the event window versus a normal night three weeks out. Walking times use about 12 minutes per kilometre over a street route 30% longer than a straight line. Anything over 15 minutes is shown as a ride.
| Hotel | Area | Distance | Stars | Event night | Normal night | Cancellation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hotel at Lafayette Trademark Collection by Wyndham A short ride from the arena, set in downtown Buffalo at 1.1 kilometres. | Buffalo | ~5 min ride 1.1 km | 3 | A$243 | A$206 | See rates | View rates |
 Hyatt Regency Buffalo Hotel And Conference Center 1.47 kilometres from KeyBank Center, a short ride into downtown Buffalo. | Buffalo | ~6 min ride 1.5 km | 3 | A$212 | A$198 | See rates | View rates |
 Embassy Suites by Hilton Buffalo Four-star comfort 1.66 kilometres from the arena, a short ride away downtown. | Buffalo | ~7 min ride 1.7 km | 4 | A$367 | A$323 | See rates | View rates |
 Hampton Inn & Suites Buffalo Downtown A short ride from KeyBank Center, 1.73 kilometres into downtown Buffalo. | Buffalo | ~7 min ride 1.7 km | 3 | A$361 | A$300 | See rates | View rates |
 The Westin Buffalo The Westin sits 1.8 kilometres out, a short ride to game night. | Buffalo | ~7 min ride 1.8 km | 4 | A$513 | Not yet | See rates | View rates |
 Mansion on Delaware Ave A downtown stay 2.29 kilometres from KeyBank Center, a short ride in. | Buffalo | ~9 min ride 2.3 km | 3 | A$315 | A$328 | See rates | View rates |
 Best Western On The Avenue Best Western On The Avenue, 2.59 kilometres from the arena, a short ride away. | Buffalo | ~10 min ride 2.6 km | 3 | A$267 | A$260 | See rates | View rates |
 Residence Inn by Marriott Buffalo Downtown Residence Inn sits 2.91 kilometres from KeyBank Center, a short ride downtown. | Buffalo | ~11 min ride 2.9 km | 3 | A$435 | A$392 | See rates | View rates |
 Wyndham Garden Buffalo Downtown Four-star Wyndham Garden, 2.96 kilometres out, a short ride to the game. | Buffalo | ~11 min ride 3.0 km | 4 | A$243 | A$230 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Knights Inn Fort Erie Mini-hotel | Fort Erie | ~16 min ride 4.8 km | 3 | A$128 | A$128 | See rates | View rates |
 The Edward Hotel The Edward Hotel, Amherst Area's only listing, 4.97 kilometres from the arena. | Amherst Area | ~17 min ride 5.0 km | 3 | A$324 | A$271 | See rates | View rates |
 The Richardson Hotel The Richardson Hotel, 6.06 kilometres out, a short ride to KeyBank Center. | Buffalo | ~20 min ride 6.1 km | 4 | A$267 | A$270 | See rates | View rates |
 Best Western Galleria Inn & Suites Cheektowaga's Best Western Galleria, 6.72 kilometres from the arena, the furthest listed option. | Cheektowaga Area | ~22 min ride 6.7 km | 3 | A$167 | A$151 | See rates | View rates |
 Buffalo Marriott HARBORCENTER Steps from KeyBank Center, a two-minute walk to the arena doors. | Buffalo | ~2 min walk 0.2 km | 3 | Check live | Not yet | See rates | View rates |
 Courtyard Buffalo Downtown/Canalside A five-minute walk to KeyBank Center from this downtown Canalside hotel. | Buffalo | ~5 min walk 0.3 km | 4 | Check live | A$420 | See rates | View rates |
Map: KeyBank Center and the listed hotels
Getting to KeyBank Center
Metro Rail stop right beside the arena
The NFTA Metro Rail now terminates at the new DL&W station, which sits immediately next to KeyBank Center with a skybridge link, having replaced the old Special Events stop that used to serve the arena before and after games.
Park and ride stations for event nights
Fans driving in from outside downtown can leave their car for free and ride the Metro Rail in from University Station or LaSalle Station, both on Main Street in North Buffalo.
Source: metro.nfta.com, www.wkbw.com
City buses stop at the arena
Regular NFTA city buses, as well as the Metro Rail, call directly at KeyBank Center, giving spectators a transit option in addition to driving.
Source: www.suiteexperiencegroup.com, www.boxofficeticketsales.com
Dedicated rideshare drop off zone
Uber is the official rideshare partner of KeyBank Center and runs a designated Uber Zone pickup and drop off lane on Scott Street between Washington Street and Michigan Avenue, reached by leaving the arena through the centre exit doors at Perry Street.
On site cashless car parks
The main on site options are the KeyBank Center parking ramp on Illinois Street, a surface lot, and the neighbouring LECOM Harborcenter ramp on Perry Street, with several unaffiliated lots within walking distance on streets such as Scott, Exchange, Pearl, Washington, Seneca and Swan.
Source: blog.ticketmaster.com, www.wkbw.com
No direct rail link from the airport
There is no direct public transit line from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to KeyBank Center, so spectators flying in typically rely on rideshare, taxi or a rental car rather than transit for that leg.
What hotels cost on the event night
Based on 13 hotels within 8 km that returned a rate for 8 Nov 2026 → 9 Nov 2026 (2 adults) compared with the same hotels three weeks from today. The lowest event-night rate we found was A$128 per night. Sampled 8 Nov 2026; live rates at checkout may differ.
Upcoming at KeyBank Center
Frequently asked questions
Which hotels are within walking distance of KeyBank Center?
2 of the 15 hotels we list are within a 15 minute walk. The closest are Buffalo Marriott HARBORCENTER (2 min, 0.2 km), Courtyard Buffalo Downtown/Canalside (5 min, 0.3 km).
How much do hotels near KeyBank Center cost on the event night?
Across 13 hotels within 8 km, the median rate for 8 Nov 2026 is A$267 per night for two adults, compared with A$530 on a normal night (-50%). The lowest listed rate is A$128 at Knights Inn Fort Erie.
When is Buffalo Sabres vs Vegas Golden Knights at KeyBank Center?
Buffalo Sabres vs Vegas Golden Knights is scheduled for Sunday 8 November 2026 at 15:30 local time (NHL (Ice Hockey)). Suggested hotel dates are the night before and the night of the event (8 Nov 2026 → 9 Nov 2026).
Which area is best to stay in for KeyBank Center?
Stay as close as your budget allows. 2 listed hotels are within a 15 minute walk, which removes the post-event transport crush. Hotels further into Buffalo, NY are usually cheaper on the event night and still a short ride away. The areas section above lists each zone with its distance band and median event-night price.
Can I book a hotel near KeyBank Center with free cancellation?
1 of the 15 listed hotels returned at least one free-cancellation rate for the event window. Refundable rates are usually a little higher than the lead rate; the hotel page shows both.
Can I book hotel and event tickets together?
Yes. Event Escapes sells tickets and hotels for Buffalo, NY events, and packages combine the two with pay-weekly instalments where available.
Keep planning
Hotel distances are straight-line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Event-night and normal-night prices are the lowest rates our systems sampled for two adults on the dates shown and include our service fee; live availability and prices at checkout may differ. Event details come from the ticketing feed.