Is it better to book a hotel-and-attraction package at Niagara Falls instead of buying separate tickets?

Yes, booking a hotel-and-attraction package at Niagara Falls usually beats buying separate tickets. Hotels on both sides bundle room stays with tickets to Maid of the Mist, Cave of the Winds (U.S. side), or Journey Behind the Falls (Canadian side) — often at a discount. It’s worth asking about at check-in even if it’s not advertised on the website.