We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.

Buffalo City Hall

65 Niagara Square, Buffalo, NY 14202
716-851-4200; 716-851-5891 (Observation deck)
Update attraction details
Ranked #2 of 12 activities in Buffalo
Type: Architectural Buildings, Observation Decks/ Towers, Government Buildings
Owner description: The towering City Hall is an art deco masterpiece, richly decorated with figures and symbols portraying the history and spirit of the city. The... more » Owner description: The towering City Hall is an art deco masterpiece, richly decorated with figures and symbols portraying the history and spirit of the city. The 28th-floor observation deck offers panoramic views of Lake Erie and western New York. « less
Write a Review

81 reviews from our community

Visitor rating
    52
    26
    2
    1
    0
Date Rating
Amherst, New York
Contributor
13 reviews 13 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

Had a great afternoon pretending to be a tourist for the day. Great architecture from floor to ceiling and a tremendous amount of detail to appreciate. Love the building-dislike the politics of the building.

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 10 more reviews by Chris48302 for Buffalo
Cheektowaga, New York, United States
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013

Architecture in Buffalo is awesome. There are some beautiful buildings to see there and City Hall is one of them. Check this out and the close by Liberty Building and Statler Towers. Really cool stuff if you are into older buildings.

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 2 more reviews by Connie B for Buffalo
Mississauga, Canada
Reviewer
4 reviews 4 reviews
3 attraction reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2013

Free tour of City Hall, that included a lot of history, shedding a new light on the City of Buffalo. Gave me a greater appreciation for the city - worth the time!

Was this review helpful? Yes 1
See 3 more reviews by Anna C for Buffalo
Chicago, Illinois
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2013

This is one of the most beautiful buildings in the city. It is huge and historic. I have never been inside however the outside is inviting and so stately

Was this review helpful? Yes 1
See 2 more reviews by chicagolawguy for Buffalo
Buffalo, New York
Contributor
11 reviews 11 reviews
8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2013

Its place could use a major overhall. Basement restroom was dirty. All other floors had locked bathrooms. Revamped the outside which looks good. Hopefully the city will have funds to fix the interior. Even blindes, curtins, shades need repair.

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 7 more reviews by Carol P for Buffalo
Buffalo, New York
Senior Contributor
23 reviews 23 reviews
13 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

The tour is great! The tour guides are very good and the building is awesome. I especially like the Observation Deck; on a clear day you can see Niagara Falls. It also shows the weird grid pattern of streets in Buffalo (explains why I'm always lost). Since I'm new to Buffalo, it was very helpful to look at a map... More

Was this review helpful? Yes 1
See 14 more reviews by Fliesler for Buffalo
Syracuse
Senior Contributor
35 reviews 35 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2013

Every weekday at noon you can enjoy a free guided tour of one of the most amazing examples of art deco architecture anywhere. Hubby and I showed up on a cold Friday and were the only ones, so we had friendly and knowledgeable Maureen all to ourselves. My goodness, the stuff she knows! We started outside and gazed in amazement... More

Was this review helpful? Yes 1
california
Senior Contributor
24 reviews 24 reviews
11 attraction reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2013

I had to go to City Hall for a traffic ticket and arrived with time to spare. I'm so grateful for that ticket! Having been raised in Buffalo, I'd been by City Hall countless times as a child -- in fact one of our grammar school textbooks had a picture of it on the cover -- but had never gone... More

Was this review helpful? Yes 1
See 8 more reviews by animalsafety for Buffalo
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Top Contributor
313 reviews 313 reviews
105 attraction reviews
Reviews in 61 cities Reviews in 61 cities
137 helpful votes 137 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2013

Go on a clear day and see the beautiful city of Buffalo. Or gaze upon the art deco architecture that is City Hall from downtown. Either way you'll be a little more impressed with this great city after you do. Buffalo is the best planned city in America and has examples of buildings representing the greatest architects in history.

Was this review helpful? Yes 1
See 12 more reviews by SoVeryCarrie for Buffalo
Orchard Park
Senior Contributor
22 reviews 22 reviews
16 attraction reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2013

Take the free tour weekdays at noon. The guides are very informative and you'd be surprised how much history is in that building. If you can't make the tour it's worth just looking at the building. Be sure to check out the top floor observation deck open during business hours.

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 7 more reviews by lebuffamir for Buffalo

Been to Buffalo City Hall? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage Buffalo City Hall, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

Manage your listing