Downtown Travel Guide
Schenectady
Visit Downtown
Stay near popular Downtown attractions
Things to do

Albany Sunset Live Music Cruise
Top hotels in Downtown

Hampton Inn Schenectady Downtown
"The Schenectady county fair was being held right outside the hotel. It was a disaster to get into the hotel parking lot because of road closures for the fair. The music was extremely loud in the rooms until 10:30 PM. Toms of people just lingering, smoking pot in the parking lot and entrance, The ..."
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Schenectady Downtown
"The room was great. The grounds and inside were well kept."
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

Hilton Albany

Marriott Albany
"Of the two beds that we had, my bed frame was crooked and I ended up having a poor night sleep as a result."
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Hyatt Place Saratoga Malta
"You have an amazing staff at the overworked check-in/bar/restaurant area. The day we checked in, 2 people were working an extremely busy time - serving guests drinks and food, checking in new arrivals, and cleaning up the area. The two young guys working during our evening there were definitely doing ..."
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG
"Would recommend"
Reviewed on 2 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.

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