Hotels near Buffalo Niagara International Airport ranked for early flights and layovers
Nine hotels on Genesee Street across from BUF, ranked by Navan for shuttles, early flights, and Park and Fly.
Why every stay sits on Genesee Street
Buffalo Niagara International Airport sits at 4200 Genesee Street in Cheektowaga. Booking data from Navan clusters all nine hotels on the same Genesee and Buell strip, a courtesy van from the lower-level arrivals curb.
Closest cluster: All nine sit 0.6 miles through 0.8 miles out on Genesee Street and Buell Avenue
Top-rated: Courtyard and TownePlace Suites both score 8.7, with 24-hour shuttles
Loyalty programs: Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors, IHG One Rewards, Choice Privileges
Shuttle pickup: Lower-level arrivals curb; call the hotel after baggage claim
Top Hotels Near Buffalo Niagara International Airport
Courtyard Buffalo Airport
8.7 Rating (493 Reviews)
0.6 miles from Buffalo Niagara International Airport
4243 Genesee St, Buffalo, NY 14225
Built for the business traveler who wants a real dinner after a delayed inbound, then a lap in the indoor pool before a dawn push. The Bistro covers breakfast and a bar plate, the 24-hour shuttle runs complimentary, and 1,200 square feet of meeting space keeps a fly-in huddle on property.
Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Airport
8.6 Rating (425 Reviews)
0.6 miles from Buffalo Niagara International Airport
4201 Genesee St, Buffalo, NY 14225
Directly across Genesee Street, this is the sit-down dinner pick when Garden Grille and Bar beats a terminal sandwich. Complimentary 24-hour shuttle and free parking cover an early flight, and event space for up to 300 guests handles a fly-in offsite without leaving the strip.
Buffalo Inn Hospitality
5.1 Rating (200 Reviews)
0.6 miles from Buffalo Niagara International Airport
4217 Genesee St, Buffalo, NY 14225
Treat this as a crash pad when price beats polish and the only real requirement is a bed plus a ride. Guest scores sit at 5.1 on 200 reviews, so plan on the complimentary 24-hour shuttle and free parking rather than a client-facing lobby, and use the 24-hour fitness center for a layover reset.
Comfort Inn & Suites Buffalo Airport
7.7 Rating (1,279 Reviews)
0.6 miles from Buffalo Niagara International Airport
4345 Genesee St, Buffalo, NY 14225
The most-reviewed hotel on this list, with 1,279 scores, and the Choice Privileges pick when a complimentary on-the-go breakfast matters more than a full restaurant. Indoor pool and 24-hour shuttle cover a short overnight, and free parking supports a Park and Fly.
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Buffalo Airport
8.1 Rating (489 Reviews)
0.7 miles from Buffalo Niagara International Airport
4271 Genesee Street, Buffalo, NY 14225
Complimentary continental breakfast starts at 6:00 AM on weekdays, the Bonvoy pick when the first departure leaves before the rest of Cheektowaga wakes up. Indoor pool, hot tub, and a 24-hour shuttle sit across Genesee Street, with 1,572 square feet of meeting space for a fly-in.
TownePlace Suites Buffalo Airport
8.7 Rating (390 Reviews)
0.7 miles from Buffalo Niagara International Airport
4265 Genesee St, Buffalo, NY 14225
Full kitchens with stovetops and dishwashers mark this as the extended-stay pick for a multi-night Buffalo routing. Complimentary continental breakfast runs 6:00 AM through 10:00 AM, the 24-hour shuttle covers the last 0.7 miles, and the indoor pool resets a long connection.
Aloft Buffalo Airport
8.1 Rating (593 Reviews)
0.7 miles from Buffalo Niagara International Airport
4219 Genesee Street, Buffalo, NY 14225
W XYZ Bar is the late-plate option on the strip, with American food and a coffee shop when Garden Grille has already closed. Confirm shuttle timing: this one runs on a schedule rather than around the clock, so a rideshare may be safer for a 5 AM push.
Hampton Inn & Suites Buffalo Airport
7.7 Rating (450 Reviews)
0.8 miles from Buffalo Niagara International Airport
133 Buell Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14225
Buell Avenue puts this Hampton next to the free Cell Phone Lot, handy when a colleague is circling for pickup. Complimentary buffet breakfast runs 6:00 AM through 10:00 AM, the 24-hour shuttle covers both directions, and an indoor pool plus meeting room keep a short stay simple.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Buffalo-Airport by IHG
7.7 Rating (918 Reviews)
0.8 miles from Buffalo Niagara International Airport
131 Buell Ave, Buffalo, NY 14225
On-request shuttle service is the catch: call ahead rather than assuming a van is waiting at 4:30 AM. Complimentary buffet breakfast on weekdays starts at 6:00 AM, IHG One Rewards posts here, and free parking plus an indoor pool cover a Park and Fly night.
What is in the Area
- Dannys Restaurant at 3715 Genesee Street serves steaks and seafood for a client dinner without going downtown.
- Garden Grille and Bar at Hilton Garden Inn (4201 Genesee Street) covers sit-down breakfast and dinner on the shuttle strip.
- The Bistro at Courtyard Buffalo Airport pairs breakfast with Starbucks coffee and a bar plate for a working layover.
- Airport Pizza at 3648 Genesee Street delivers to area hotels Tuesday through Sunday, 10:00 AM through 10:00 PM.
- Economy Lot at 95 Holtz Road typically runs $12 a day as of September 2026, with a free 24/7 lot shuttle.
- Long Term Lot typically runs $14 a day and Preferred Lot $17. Daily/Hourly Garage typically runs $30 and walks to the terminal.
- Cell Phone Lot on Buell Avenue is free. Wait there instead of circling the arrivals curb.
- Genesee Street hotels often sell Park and Fly: one night plus multi-day parking, often cheaper than garage rates.
- NFTA Metro Route 24 Genesee costs $2 one way to downtown Buffalo, with service about every 20 through 30 minutes all day.
- Weekday 24L Limited buses stop at 4219 Genesee Street, on the hotel strip, with no extra fare.
- Route 78 Cheektowaga Express runs rush hours via the Kensington Expressway (Route 33).
- Hotel shuttles and rideshare pick up on the lower-level arrivals curb. Uber and Lyft use the hotel shuttle bus lane near carousel 1.
- Walden Galleria sits about 4 miles west, a 10-minute drive for a long layover food court or retail reset.
- Niagara Falls is about 25 miles north, a half-day add-on when a connection opens up.
- Downtown Buffalo, Canalside, and KeyBank Center sit about 10 miles west on Route 24 or a rideshare.
- University at Buffalo North Campus is about 10 minutes north, useful for campus visitors routing through BUF.
- Hilton Garden Inn lists event space for up to 300 guests, the largest fly-in meeting option on Genesee Street.
- Fairfield Inn lists 1,572 square feet of conference space. Courtyard lists 1,200 square feet.
- Several hotels run 24-hour business centers for boarding passes and last-minute decks.
- Weekday 24L buses at 4219 Genesee Street reach downtown meetings without a rental car.
- Confirm shuttle hours the night before. Most properties advertise 24-hour vans; Aloft is scheduled and Holiday Inn Express is on request.
- Call the front desk after baggage claim. Courtesy phones in the claim hall can request pickup.
- For a 5 AM departure, weigh a rideshare if the hotel runs on-request or scheduled shuttles only.
- Lake-effect snow can stall Genesee Street. Pad extra time for the shuttle in winter storms.
What is in the Area
- Dannys Restaurant at 3715 Genesee Street serves steaks and seafood for a client dinner without going downtown.
- Garden Grille and Bar at Hilton Garden Inn (4201 Genesee Street) covers sit-down breakfast and dinner on the shuttle strip.
- The Bistro at Courtyard Buffalo Airport pairs breakfast with Starbucks coffee and a bar plate for a working layover.
- Airport Pizza at 3648 Genesee Street delivers to area hotels Tuesday through Sunday, 10:00 AM through 10:00 PM.
- Economy Lot at 95 Holtz Road typically runs $12 a day as of September 2026, with a free 24/7 lot shuttle.
- Long Term Lot typically runs $14 a day and Preferred Lot $17. Daily/Hourly Garage typically runs $30 and walks to the terminal.
- Cell Phone Lot on Buell Avenue is free. Wait there instead of circling the arrivals curb.
- Genesee Street hotels often sell Park and Fly: one night plus multi-day parking, often cheaper than garage rates.
- NFTA Metro Route 24 Genesee costs $2 one way to downtown Buffalo, with service about every 20 through 30 minutes all day.
- Weekday 24L Limited buses stop at 4219 Genesee Street, on the hotel strip, with no extra fare.
- Route 78 Cheektowaga Express runs rush hours via the Kensington Expressway (Route 33).
- Hotel shuttles and rideshare pick up on the lower-level arrivals curb. Uber and Lyft use the hotel shuttle bus lane near carousel 1.
- Walden Galleria sits about 4 miles west, a 10-minute drive for a long layover food court or retail reset.
- Niagara Falls is about 25 miles north, a half-day add-on when a connection opens up.
- Downtown Buffalo, Canalside, and KeyBank Center sit about 10 miles west on Route 24 or a rideshare.
- University at Buffalo North Campus is about 10 minutes north, useful for campus visitors routing through BUF.
- Hilton Garden Inn lists event space for up to 300 guests, the largest fly-in meeting option on Genesee Street.
- Fairfield Inn lists 1,572 square feet of conference space. Courtyard lists 1,200 square feet.
- Several hotels run 24-hour business centers for boarding passes and last-minute decks.
- Weekday 24L buses at 4219 Genesee Street reach downtown meetings without a rental car.
- Confirm shuttle hours the night before. Most properties advertise 24-hour vans; Aloft is scheduled and Holiday Inn Express is on request.
- Call the front desk after baggage claim. Courtesy phones in the claim hall can request pickup.
- For a 5 AM departure, weigh a rideshare if the hotel runs on-request or scheduled shuttles only.
- Lake-effect snow can stall Genesee Street. Pad extra time for the shuttle in winter storms.
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