Downtown Travel Guide
Schenectady
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Stay near popular Downtown attractions
Top hotels in Downtown

DoubleTree by Hilton Schenectady Downtown
"The room and beds weren’t clean, bathroom door didn’t close completely, and taking a hot shower sets off the fire alarm. If I hadn’t just driven 12 hours I would have asked for a refund and left"
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Hampton Inn Schenectady Downtown
"Not great. I wouldn’t go back."
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Hyatt Place Saratoga Malta
"Staff was very accommodating, room was clean and nicely set up"
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG
"Nice location that is super close to ALB. The free shuttle was so easy to use. We dropped off our rental car, called the hotel, and they sent up the van within 10 minutes. Then, early the next morning, we came downstairs, let the front desk know we needed transport, and within 5 minutes we were on ..."
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Marriott Albany
"We arrived very late and the evening team had told us there would be a crib in the room. Property dated but generally clean. Room clean, seemed updated, butany fixtures in bath including paint seemed a bit haphazard. Wi-Fi is only free if room booked directly, which we did not know. Was inexpensive ..."
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Hilton Albany
"The hotel canceled our reservation without notice to us or to Expedia. The were not sold out and could not tell us why they were canceled. We had gotten a confirmation of registration email from the hotel 24 hrs before check in and the day of….no reservation even though Expedia still showed our reservation. ..."
Reviewed on 12 Jul 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
Though Niskayuna may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mohawk River State Park and Town of Colonie Golf Course.
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.
Union Street
While visiting Union Street, you might make a stop by sights like Central Park Rose Garden and Central Park Tennis Center.
