Niskayuna Travel Guide
Schenectady
Visit Niskayuna
Popular places to visit
Central Park Rose Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Central Park Rose Garden, a lovely green space in Schenectady. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this family-friendly area.
Museum of Innovation and Science
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Museum of Innovation and Science in Schenectady. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Lions Park
After visiting Lions Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Schenectady. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this family-friendly area.
Mohawk River State Park
You can take time to visit Mohawk River State Park during your travels to Schenectady.
Rivers Casino & Resort
Why not try your luck with a visit to Rivers Casino & Resort during your time in Schenectady? Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Union College
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Union College during your trip to Schenectady. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Albany Sunset Live Music Cruise
Top hotels in Niskayuna
Hilton Albany
"Not a good experience. Room wasn’t available when we arrived at 11:30. We had to wait 20 minutes for reception to find room which was aggravating after a long drive and feeling tired. Parking garage was gross with overflowing trash containers. Would recommend other hotel options if available."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Downtown Albany New York
"Inexpensive"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Marriott Albany
"Upon check-in, I requested that my membership QR code be scanned. However, the front desk informed me that this stay would not qualify for stay credits and did not scan my QR code. Additionally, the bedside lamp was missing a light bulb, the television was constantly freezing and would not allow ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Hyatt Place Saratoga Malta
"Three hours prior to my check-in I receive a phone call that the hotel was overbooked and my reservation was being canceled and I was being transferred to a different hotel… Without discussing with me what hotel I would want to stay at. I made this reservation on March 6 which is three months and ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Clifton Park/Saratoga Area
"just average been in nicer la quintas"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown
"not a good breakfast and no parking"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Niskayuna
Rotterdam
Visitors to Rotterdam like its waterfalls and riverfront, and Rollarama Skating Center is a sight worth a stop.
Scotia
Restaurants and riverfront are just a few things travellers like about Scotia. A stop by Collins Park Beach is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
Downtown
While visiting Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Proctors Theater and Schenectady Light Opera Performing Arts Center.
Union Street
While visiting Union Street, you might make a stop by sights like Central Park Rose Garden and Central Park Tennis Center.
East Glenville
Though East Glenville may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Empire State Aerosciences Museum and Rivers Casino & Resort.
