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

DoubleTree by Hilton Schenectady Downtown

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Downtown Albany New York
"Rooms are clean I love it, but the breakfast it ia not the best."
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Marriott Albany
"Staff was great. Was super excited the hotel being so close by restaurants. Clean property would definitely stay again"
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Albany Plaza Hotel
"Place was the worst I have ever seen"
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Hyatt Place Saratoga Malta
"There was only one elevator (of 2) for this 5 story packed Hyatt for a long weekend (we were there for 4 days) of Horse racing on the biggest weekend at Saratoga…..so a lot of waiting to get to and from your hotel room. And the working elevator was making a lot of noises and jolting up and down so ..."
Reviewed on 31 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.
East Glenville
Though East Glenville may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rivers Casino & Resort and Proctors Theater.

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