Schenectady, NY

Travel Guide

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Where to stay in Schenectady

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Rotterdam

Travelers enjoy Rotterdam for its waterfalls and riverfront. Consider checking out Rollarama Skating Center while you're in the area.

Rotterdam
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Niskayuna

While Niskayuna isn't home to many top sights, Mohawk River State Park and Central Park Rose Garden are some notable places to visit nearby.

Niskayuna
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Scotia

Visitors to Scotia like its restaurants and riverfront, and Collins Park Beach is a sight worth a stop.

Scotia
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Downtown

If you're spending some time in Downtown, Proctors Theater and Scene One Movieland are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown
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East Glenville

When in East Glenville, you can plan a visit to Rivers Casino & Resort and Schenectady County Historical Society Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

East Glenville
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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.

Nothside
The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino & Resort

The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino & Resort

4 out of 5
21 Rush Street Schenectady NY
Fully refundable
$103 nightly
The price is $117 total per night from Jan 29 to Jan 30
$117 total
Jan 29 - Jan 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Schenectady. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
I also have a nice time at this hotel it's friendly convenient and clean I wish they had more food choices and more things to do but always nice to stay here. I'm exited for my next trip.

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026

The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino & Resort
DoubleTree by Hilton Schenectady Downtown

DoubleTree by Hilton Schenectady Downtown

4 out of 5
100 Nott Terrace Schenectady NY
$110 nightly
The price is $124 total per night from Feb 6 to Feb 7
$124 total
Feb 6 - Feb 7
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Schenectady. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (727 reviews)
Very helpful staff. Clean facility. Thank you.

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Schenectady Downtown
Hampton Inn Schenectady Downtown

Hampton Inn Schenectady Downtown

2.5 out of 5
450 State St Schenectady NY
$120 nightly
The price is $135 total per night from Jan 24 to Jan 25
$135 total
Jan 24 - Jan 25
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Schenectady. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Great room and friendly staff,breakfast was also very good.

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026

Hampton Inn Schenectady Downtown
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
the rest spot with free parking

the rest spot with free parking

Schenectady NY
Stay at this apartment in Schenectady. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Divinitea and Central Park Rose ...
Good location
Christopher responded to a few needs I had promptly.the location was good and the price was Fair for what you get.

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2024

the rest spot with free parking
The couples home with free wifi

The couples home with free wifi

Schenectady NY
Stay at this apartment in Schenectady. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Divinitea and Central Park ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Quick one night stay
Very calm environment, owner/host very helpufl & easy to communicate with

Reviewed on Apr 7, 2025

The couples home with free wifi
Looking for a getaway? This is the perfect cottage for you.  Pet friendly!

Looking for a getaway? This is the perfect cottage for you. Pet friendly!

Schenectady NY
Book a stay at this family-friendly cottage in Schenectady. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Empire State Aerosciences Museum and Rivers ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (32 reviews)
A nice small cabin style home. A little remote, but that's not a bad thing. It reminded me of a cabin on the lake, minus the lake. Every creature comfort & attention to detail was to a "T". I'd gladly stay here again if ever I come back to the region. Only advice would be to have a few marker lights ...

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025

Looking for a getaway? This is the perfect cottage for you. Pet friendly!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Schenectady

3.8
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
74
5 - Excellent 20%
4 - Good
162
4 - Good 44%
3 - Okay
112
3 - Okay 30%
2 - Disappointing
19
2 - Disappointing 5%
1 - Terrible
5
1 - Terrible 1%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

I liked it there. Historic city and would come back here for shows.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

will want to go back again to visit Theater again

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

When we come to visit family, we always make it a point to stay here.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

The recent development there is impressive, and will get me back there again soon.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

The area is rebuilding itself. Still a ways to go, many vacant stores.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

I was there for a wedding so did not see much but loved the rehearsal restaurant and the fall trees.

Cities near Schenectady

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