Rochester, New York, is famous as the birthplace of amateur photography, where George Eastman established the Eastman Kodak Company over a century ago. Eastman's legacy lives on in the city's exceptional cultural attractions. Rochester has many other family offerings as well. Its Central New York location is great for accessing outdoor activities, on water or land. Decide where to stay in the city or suburban neighborhoods to create a customized itinerary. Find hotels or other accommodations perfect for couples, families, business teams, or other visiting groups.
Where to stay
in Rochester
Great Neighborhoods for Culture
Many of Rochester's cultural attractions are within or just outside the Inner Loop highway. Stay in Downtown Rochester for the George Eastman Museum, Memorial Art Gallery, and Eastman Theatre, where the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra performs. Bars and restaurants across this neighborhood host the Rochester International Jazz Festival in June. Book accommodations in Canandaigua for big-name music events at the covered CMAC amphitheater, with additional lawn access for music listening under the stars. The East Avenue and Park Avenue areas are great places to stay to enjoy summer festivals, street art, boutique shopping, and popular coffee shops and cafés.
Downtown Rochester
Live music, theaters, and museums highlight some of the noteworthy features of Downtown Rochester. Make a stop by Blue Cross Arena or Genesee River while you're exploring the neighborhood.
Recommended hotels in Downtown Rochester
Canandaigua
Unique features of Canandaigua include the lake views and live music. Make a stop by Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion State Historic Park or Canandaigua City Pier while you're exploring the area.
Recommended hotels in Canandaigua
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.
Recommended hotels in East Avenue
Where to Stay for Outdoor Activities
Rochester is surrounded by water, offering all kinds of outdoor excitement. Downtown Rochester hotels are within walking distance of the pretty High Falls on the Genesee River that runs right through town. Stay in Webster or Sodus to access Lake Ontario for boating and fishing. Canandaigua is a perfect place to stay to enjoy waterskiing, sailing, and other activities on Canandaigua Lake, one of the region's beautiful Finger Lakes. Book accommodations in Pittsford for pleasant walks along a canal trail or cruising the canal on a replica packet boat. Visit the region's inland parks too. The beautiful lilac shrubs of Highland Park are just a few miles from Downtown Rochester.
Downtown Rochester
Live music, theaters, and museums highlight some of the noteworthy features of Downtown Rochester. Make a stop by Blue Cross Arena or Genesee River while you're exploring the neighborhood.
Recommended hotels in Downtown Rochester
Webster
Unique features of Webster include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Lake Ontario or Webster Park while you're exploring the area.
Recommended hotels in Webster
Canandaigua
Unique features of Canandaigua include the lake views and live music. Make a stop by Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion State Historic Park or Canandaigua City Pier while you're exploring the area.
Recommended hotels in Canandaigua
Pittsford
Unique features of Pittsford include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Schoen Place or Mendon Ponds Park while you're exploring the area.
Recommended hotels in Pittsford
Sodus
You'll enjoy the parks and ski areas in Sodus. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Ontario or Beechwood State Park.
Recommended hotels in Sodus
Best Areas to Stay for Families
Stay in Downtown Rochester to enjoy numerous family-friendly and kid-focused attractions. The Strong National Museum of Play is internationally recognized for its many large collections of toys, games, electronic games, and other elements of play. The Strasenburgh Planetarium and Rochester Museum and Science Center are also in this neighborhood. Still in Downtown, but west of the Genesee River is Frontier Field, where the family can watch a Red Wings minor league baseball game. Head south to Henrietta, a great place to stay to enjoy the Monroe County Fair, a very family-friendly event with animal shows, crafts, and music. To the east, Victor hotels are close to the Ganondagan State Historic Site, revealing interesting history of the Seneca nation of Native Americans.
Downtown Rochester
Live music, theaters, and museums highlight some of the noteworthy features of Downtown Rochester. Make a stop by Blue Cross Arena or Genesee River while you're exploring the neighborhood.
Recommended hotels in Downtown Rochester
Henrietta
Henrietta is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Fair and Expo Center and Mendon Ponds Park while you're in town.
Recommended hotels in Henrietta
Victor
Victor is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Eastview Mall and Ravenwood Golf Club while you're in town.
Recommended hotels in Victor
The most popular accommodation types
More Hotel Options in Rochester
- Hotels with Air Conditioning (90)
- Hotels with Restaurants (89)
- Hotels with Free Wifi (86)
- Hotels with Free Parking (85)
- Family Hotels (80)
- Business Hotels (69)
- Hotels with Free Breakfast (69)
- Hotels with Laundry Facilities (68)
- Hotels with a Gym (63)
- Historic Hotels (61)
- Non-Smoking Hotels (53)
- Hotels & Resorts for Couples (50)
- Hotels with a Pool (50)
- Hotel Wedding Venues (48)
- Hotels with Connecting Rooms (48)
- Hotels with an Outdoor Pool (48)
- Golf Hotels (45)
- Hotels with Bars (44)
- Hotels with an Indoor Pool (42)
- Cheap Hotels (39)