Downtown Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Schenectady, NY - USA - May 22, 2021: a landscape view of the Schenectady City Hall, an example of Federal-style architecture.

Stay near popular Downtown attractions

Proctors Theater

8.6/10 (137 reviews)
You can enjoy a show at Proctors Theater during your trip to Schenectady. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
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Activities

Albany Sunset Sightseeing Cruise

Albany Sunset Live Music Cruise

AU$72
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Albany Sunset Live Music Cruise
Albany: Hudson River Sunset Cruise with Live Music

Albany: Hudson River Sunset Cruise with Live Music

AU$64
per adult
Albany: Hudson River Sunset Cruise with Live Music
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Our pick of the best Downtown Hotel Deals

Hampton Inn Schenectady Downtown

Hampton Inn Schenectady Downtown

2.5 out of 5
450 State St Schenectady NY
The price is AU$193 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
AU$193
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Schenectady. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Worst Hampton Inn we've ever stayed at"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

Hampton Inn Schenectady Downtown
DoubleTree by Hilton Schenectady Downtown

DoubleTree by Hilton Schenectady Downtown

4 out of 5
100 Nott Terrace Schenectady NY
The price is AU$199 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
AU$199
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Schenectady. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
8.4/10 Very good! (808 reviews)
"My room was relatively clean. The maid service just forgot to leave a soap bar in the bathroom."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Schenectady Downtown
Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG

Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG

3.5 out of 5
660 Albany Shaker Rd Albany NY
The price is AU$189 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$189
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Albany. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG
Hilton Albany

Hilton Albany

3.5 out of 5
40 Lodge Street Albany NY
The price is AU$195 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
AU$195
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Albany. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Hilton Albany
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Downtown Albany New York

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Downtown Albany New York

2.5 out of 5
300 Broadway Albany NY
The price is AU$168 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
AU$168
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Albany. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions MVP Arena and Palace Theater are located ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
"VERY CLEAN AND LOTS OF FRESH TOWELS"

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Downtown Albany New York
Marriott Albany

Marriott Albany

3.5 out of 5
189 Wolf Rd Albany NY
The price is AU$175 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
AU$175
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Albany. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a free airport shuttle and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,009 reviews)
"Clean, tidy and friendly staff"

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

Marriott Albany
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown

Find the best Downtown areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Landscape with green farmland by Eire Canal in Up State New York under blue sky and clouds on summer day

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.

A grassy path leading to a body of water with reeds and a log in the foreground.

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 Empire State Aerosciences Museum and Rivers Casino & Resort.

Aerial view of the Route 9 Bridge spanning the Mohawk River at Crescent, NY, blue sky, clouds, lush foliage

Nothside

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

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