Downtown Travel Guide
Schenectady

Visit Downtown
Stay near popular Downtown attractions
Things to do

Albany: Hudson River Sunset Cruise with Live Music

Albany Sunset Live Music Cruise
Top hotels in Downtown

Hampton Inn Schenectady Downtown
"Very friendly staff. Easy walk to main attractions. Check in and out were fast."
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Schenectady Downtown
"My room was relatively clean. The maid service just forgot to leave a soap bar in the bathroom."
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG
"A beautiful property, design and theme. Comfortable bed and cheerful staff"
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

Hilton Albany

Marriott Albany
"Check in was very late, you can not go into the room until 4pm in the afternoon. This leaves some people inconvenienced or venerable if you need to be in a safe space earlier. Departure has to be by noon the next day. A lot of individuals need a place earlier depending on flights or driving. In winter ..."
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Downtown Albany New York
"The hotel is located next to the greyhound bus station and several abandoned buildings. , but it’s easily accessible from the highway."
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Downtown

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.

Niskayuna
If you're spending some time in Niskayuna, Mohawk River State Park and Town Of Niskayuna are top sights worth seeing.

Nothside
While Nothside isn't home to many top sights, Rivers Casino & Resort and Proctors Theater are some notable places to visit nearby.

Union Street
While visiting Union Street, you might make a stop by sights like Central Park Rose Garden and Central Park Tennis Center.
