What's it like in Downtown?

Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Schenectady's Downtown neighbourhood has to offer. Are you looking for Downtown travel tips? Make sure that you visit Proctors Theater and Schenectady Light Opera Performing Arts Center while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown?

Based on our traveller data, Hampton Inn Schenectady Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown. This hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. Another good choice for your stay in the neighbourhood is DoubleTree by Hilton Schenectady Downtown .

How many hotels are there in Downtown?

When you want to put your feet up after a day of exploring the sights in Schenectady, you can choose from 13 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown.

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

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals in Downtown.

What are the top things to see and do in Downtown?

Proctors Theater, Schenectady Light Opera Performing Arts Center and Scene One Movieland are just a few attractions to check out in Downtown. Frog Alley Brewing Co. and Schenectady City Hall are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. Schenectady Civic Playhouse, Schenectady County Historical Society Museum and Museum of Innovation and Science are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown. Hamilton Hill Arts Center and Rivers Casino & Resort are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Schenectady.

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

If you want to head out of town, you can hop aboard a train at Schenectady Station.

Top 10 Downtown Hotels of 2026

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Our top choices for Downtown hotels

1. Hampton Inn Schenectady Downtown

Downtown

patrick

RM635 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

2. DoubleTree by Hilton Schenectady Downtown

Downtown

Kishan

RM638 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

3. The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino Schenectady

Nothside, 1.2 km from Downtown

william

RM779 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

4. Homewood Suites By Hilton Schenectady

East Glenville, 2.2 km from Downtown

Chandra

RM676 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

5. Hyatt House Schenectady / Mohawk Harbor

Nothside, 1.4 km from Downtown

Jess

RM702 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

6. Courtyard by Marriott Schenectady at Mohawk Harbor

Nothside, 1.6 km from Downtown

Joachim

RM763 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

7. Comfort Inn & Suites Schenectady - Scotia

Scotia, 3.1 km from Downtown

JORDAN

RM662 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

8. The Stockade Inn

Stockade Historic District, 0.5 km from Downtown

Tina

RM767 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

9. Belvedere Inn

Rotterdam, 4 km from Downtown

Henry

RM369 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

10. Quality Inn Schenectady - Albany

Rotterdam, 4.7 km from Downtown

Joseph

RM415 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

11. Tru By Hilton Albany Airport, NY

12.7 km from Downtown

ronald

RM575 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

12. Executive Inn

Vale, 0.8 km from Downtown

mark

RM368 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Albany Airport

11.3 km from Downtown

Abby

RM533 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

14. Super 8 by Wyndham Schenectady/Albany Area

Rotterdam, 5.7 km from Downtown

Safraz

RM301 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

15. Homewood Suites by Hilton Clifton Park

14.1 km from Downtown

Kamlawattie

RM570 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

16. Motel 6 Schenectady, NY

6.2 km from Downtown

Kathryn

RM355 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

Premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds, in-room safe

17. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Albany Airport- Wolf Road by IHG

15.3 km from Downtown

Thomas

RM611 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

18. Hilton Garden Inn Albany Airport

12.7 km from Downtown

Robert

RM570 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

19. Staybridge Suites Albany Wolf Rd-Colonie Center by IHG

15.6 km from Downtown

Melissa

RM685 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

20. Hampton Inn Albany-Western Ave/University Area

17.3 km from Downtown

Andrew

RM566 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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Where to stay in Downtown

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

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Rotterdam

Visitors to Rotterdam like its waterfalls and riverfront, and Rollarama Skating Center is a sight worth a stop.

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Niskayuna

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

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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.

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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.

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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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Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

Saratoga Casino Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay! Clean & great people."

Hyatt Place Saratoga Malta

8/10 Good

"The staff were friendly and overall the hotel was really nice. The breakfast was delicious and convenient. The only issue we had was our room had two large pee spots on the floor that had not been cleaned and made the room smell like urine. We understand we have a dog and therefore we stay in a "dog" friendly room, but the smell was pretty intense. When I notified the staff shortly after our arrival, they did not offer to have it cleaned or to change our room. They did thank me for letting them know."

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Downtown Albany New York

10/10 Excellent

"Very comfortable beds, clean, climate controlled via wall thermostat and vent so no noisy, air-blasting under-window unit. Window opens a few inches too. Plenty of space. Toilet is adult height and non-slippery tub. Parking adequate. Location in area of bus depot and parking lots near expressway, a five+minute less than pleasant walk to anything but also not far from the main commercial street. My credit card was charged twice and it took several days of pleading with staff to get it fixed."

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Our top choices for Downtown hotels

1. Hampton Inn Schenectady Downtown

2. DoubleTree by Hilton Schenectady Downtown

3. The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino Schenectady

4. Homewood Suites By Hilton Schenectady

5. Hyatt House Schenectady / Mohawk Harbor

6. Courtyard by Marriott Schenectady at Mohawk Harbor

7. Comfort Inn & Suites Schenectady - Scotia

8. The Stockade Inn

9. Belvedere Inn

10. Quality Inn Schenectady - Albany

11. Tru By Hilton Albany Airport, NY

12. Executive Inn

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Albany Airport

14. Super 8 by Wyndham Schenectady/Albany Area

15. Homewood Suites by Hilton Clifton Park

16. Motel 6 Schenectady, NY

17. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Albany Airport- Wolf Road by IHG

18. Hilton Garden Inn Albany Airport

19. Staybridge Suites Albany Wolf Rd-Colonie Center by IHG

20. Hampton Inn Albany-Western Ave/University Area

Where to stay in Downtown

Rotterdam

Niskayuna

Scotia

East Glenville

Nothside

Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

Saratoga Casino Hotel

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