Scotia Travel Guide
Schenectady
Popular places to visit
Central Park Rose Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Central Park Rose Garden, a lovely green space in Schenectady. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this family-friendly area.
Museum of Innovation and Science
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Museum of Innovation and Science in Schenectady. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Collins Park Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Collins Park Beach during your trip to Glenville? While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Rivers Casino & Resort
Why not try your luck with a visit to Rivers Casino & Resort during your time in Schenectady? Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Union College
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Union College during your trip to Schenectady. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Proctors Theater
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 walkable area.
Top hotels in Scotia
Comfort Inn & Suites Schenectady - Scotia
We enjoyed the beds alot. It was the perfect location for what we needed it for. We were shoping in Albany but we do not like staying in Albany all the time
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Marriott Albany
Room was decently clean. Stay was not good due to horrible internet service and the streaming services on the TV was not working. When I asked about the streaming service, the front desk agent was very sarcastic in saying that "it's not going to get fixed tonight" which I did not find funny at all. ...
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Albany Airport
The room was very soacious and the bed was very comfortable. It was quiet and the breakfast was good.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Saratoga Casino Hotel
The room was beautiful and clean, also the water was nice and hot.Only two complaints 1. The pool was closed for 4 days, my entire trip. 2. There aren’t any microwaves in the room, you have to go downstairs to the lobby in the mini store to warm up your food which suck.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Hotel Brookmere & Arbor Spa
Located by the elevator was a bit noisy. Other than that, wonderful stay!
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown
Great room and super friendly and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Scotia
Stockade Historic District
Stockade Historic District is noteworthy for its casinos, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Schenectady County Historical Society Museum and Schenectady Civic Playhouse.
Downtown
While visiting Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Proctors Theater and Schenectady Light Opera Performing Arts Center.
Seward Place
While visiting Seward Place, you might make a stop by sights like Proctors Theater and Schenectady City Hall.
Bellevue
While Bellevue may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Schenectady County Historical Society Museum and Proctors Theater.
Hamilton Hill
When in Hamilton Hill, you can plan a visit to Proctors Theater and Museum of Innovation and Science, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Vale
While Vale may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Proctors Theater and Museum of Innovation and Science.
