What's it like in Downtown Rochester?

Downtown Rochester is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its live music, theatre scene and museums. Make sure that you visit Blue Cross Arena and Genesee River as part of your Downtown Rochester travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Rochester?

Based on our traveller data, Hyatt Regency Rochester is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Rochester. This hotel is a short 10-minute walk from Strong, and it offers 2 restaurants and an indoor pool. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester Downtown and The Strathallan Rochester Hotel & Spa, Tapestry by Hilton .

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Downtown Rochester area?

Expedia has 139 hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown Rochester to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Rochester area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Rochester, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available in Downtown Rochester.

What is there to do in this Rochester neighbourhood?

You can check out a show at Rochester Auditorium Theater, Main Street Armory and Geva Theatre Center while you're in Downtown Rochester. Blue Cross Arena and Genesee River are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Rochester include Rochester Riverside Convention Center, Mary Jemison Landing and Strong. While you're out sightseeing, The Penthouse at One East Avenue and Manhattan Square Park and Ice Rink are a couple of additional sights to visit in Rochester.

How can I get around Downtown Rochester and the greater Rochester area?

To venture out of town, take a train from Rochester Station.

Top 10 Downtown Rochester Hotels of 2026

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Our top choices for Downtown Rochester hotels

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester Downtown

Downtown Rochester

Steven

RM752 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

2. Courtyard by Marriott Rochester Downtown

Downtown Rochester

Jennifer

RM826 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

3. Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown, NY

Downtown Rochester

Almira

RM691 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

4. The Strathallan Rochester Hotel & Spa, Tapestry by Hilton

Downtown Rochester

Michelle

RM885 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

5. Hyatt Regency Rochester

Downtown Rochester

Jomil

RM637 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

6. Inn on Broadway

Downtown Rochester

MANOEL JEREMIAS

RM794 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

7. School 31 Lofts at Colors Studios

Downtown Rochester

Nena

RM685 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

8. Hilton Garden Inn Rochester/University & Medical Center

Strong, 3.5 km from Downtown Rochester

Kyle

RM839 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

9. Staybridge Suites Rochester University by IHG

19th Ward, 3.4 km from Downtown Rochester

Keith James

RM659 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

10. Dartmouth House Inn

Park Avenue Historic District, 2.2 km from Downtown Rochester

Angela

RM825 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

11. Fairfield Inn Marriott Rochester Airport

5.1 km from Downtown Rochester

Ted

RM647 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

12. Home2 Suites by Hilton Greece Rochester

6.8 km from Downtown Rochester

Jason

RM601 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

13. Courtyard by Marriott Rochester Brighton

Brighton, 5.3 km from Downtown Rochester

Stella

RM586 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

14. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rochester-Pittsford/Brighton, NY

Brighton, 7 km from Downtown Rochester

Linda

RM602 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester/Henrietta

7.6 km from Downtown Rochester

Douglas

RM604 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

16. Homewood Suites by Hilton Rochester/Greece, NY

7.9 km from Downtown Rochester

Carl

RM533 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

17. Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG

Brighton, 5.2 km from Downtown Rochester

Oliya

RM544 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

18. Best Western The Inn At Rochester Airport

5.2 km from Downtown Rochester

Andrew

RM456 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

19. Residence Inn by Marriott Rochester Henrietta

7.5 km from Downtown Rochester

Larissa

RM802 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

20. Spark by Hilton Rochester University Area

Brighton, 5.5 km from Downtown Rochester

Allan

RM465 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Courtyard by Marriott Rochester Downtown	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 341 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester Downtown	2.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 715 reviews	View
The Strathallan Rochester Hotel & Spa, Tapestry by Hilton	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
School 31 Lofts at Colors Studios	2.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 611 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown, NY	3.0 star property	8.2 Very good 944 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Rochester

Find the best Downtown Rochester areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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Brighton

You'll enjoy the museums and art galleries in Brighton. You might want to make time for a stop at Highland Park or Tim Hortons Iceplex.

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Irondequoit

While visiting Irondequoit, you might make a stop by sights like Seabreeze Amusement Park and Lake Ontario.

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Rochester Central Business District

While visiting Rochester Central Business District, you might make a stop by sights like Rochester Riverside Convention Center and Genesee River.

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Highland Park

If you're spending some time in Highland Park, Highland Park and Frederick Douglass Statue are top sights worth seeing.

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East Avenue

Unique features of East Avenue include the museums and restaurants. Make a stop by Park Avenue or George Eastman Museum while you're exploring the area.

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Top Downtown Rochester Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG

8/10 Good

"This was your generic hotel. Nicely kept, comfy beds, awesome selection of breakfast but the building is certainly older and it shows. It’s not falling apart by any means but could use a renovation. Everything was clean and check in/out was a breeze. Loved the breakfast selection, honestly I was surprised at how good it was. Pool was nice too but also quite old looking. Overall I would say solid stay and would stay again but more of a place to spend the night rather than go to enjoy the hotel amenities"

School 31 Lofts at Colors Studios

10/10 Excellent

"This is by far a Beautiful place to stay!! It’s such a happy fun and very special to Us. It’s become Our tradition when we travel to Rochester we stay here because it’s just that great of a place. The Staff alone are incredible the area it’s located in the best part of town it’s of course clean, the soaking tubs alone the beds…I could go on and on stay and see why it becomes a TRADITION and not just a stay."

Hyatt Regency Rochester

8/10 Good

"Very comfortable room, great location, easy parking. Hotel bar was great, especially the friendly bartender. The bathroom had an issue with the shower knob, had to play with it to get it to work. There was a weird in-room announcement of an emergency around midnight that woke us up (luckily there was no emergency since we fell back to sleep right away)."

Best Western Plus Victor Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Can see why this hotel is rated so high. Very clean, staff was very attentive, breakfast was good, pool was fun, jacuzzi in room was super relaxing, all at a good price. All around was a great stay, only knocks i can give are the bed is on the older side and worn, pillows are flat, and the bathroom is a bit on the small side. Would love if this gets updated but does not change my rating, but it might for others."

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Our top choices for Downtown Rochester hotels

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester Downtown

2. Courtyard by Marriott Rochester Downtown

3. Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown, NY

4. The Strathallan Rochester Hotel & Spa, Tapestry by Hilton

5. Hyatt Regency Rochester

6. Inn on Broadway

7. School 31 Lofts at Colors Studios

8. Hilton Garden Inn Rochester/University & Medical Center

9. Staybridge Suites Rochester University by IHG

10. Dartmouth House Inn

11. Fairfield Inn Marriott Rochester Airport

12. Home2 Suites by Hilton Greece Rochester

13. Courtyard by Marriott Rochester Brighton

14. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rochester-Pittsford/Brighton, NY

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester/Henrietta

16. Homewood Suites by Hilton Rochester/Greece, NY

17. Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG

18. Best Western The Inn At Rochester Airport

19. Residence Inn by Marriott Rochester Henrietta

20. Spark by Hilton Rochester University Area

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Where to stay in Downtown Rochester

Brighton

Irondequoit

Rochester Central Business District

Highland Park

East Avenue

Top Downtown Rochester Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG

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