What's it like in Downtown?

Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Schenectady's Downtown neighborhood has to offer. Are you looking for Downtown travel tips? Be sure to check out Proctors Theater and Scene One Movieland while you're in the neighborhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown?

Based on our traveler 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 neighborhood is DoubleTree by Hilton Schenectady Downtown .

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Downtown area?

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

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

Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available in Downtown.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown?

For more details about changing or cancelling your trip to Downtown, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/ .

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

Proctors Theater, Scene One Movieland, and Frog Alley Brewing Co. are just a few attractions to check out in Downtown. Schenectady Light Opera Performing Arts Center and Schenectady City Hall are some other stops to visit in the neighborhood. 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.

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1. Hampton Inn Schenectady Downtown

Downtown

Taruna

NT$4,410 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

An outdoor patio area with stone fire pit seating, tables, and chairs, surrounded by a building with large windows and exterior lighting.

2. DoubleTree by Hilton Schenectady Downtown

Downtown

Kishan

NT$4,781 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A rooftop patio with outdoor seating, a view of a lake, and string lights.

3. The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino Schenectady

Nothside, 1.2 km from Downtown

william

NT$6,984 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A bar area with wooden bar counters, multiple seating options including bar stools and chairs, and a television mounted on the wall.

4. Hyatt House Schenectady / Mohawk Harbor

Nothside, 1.4 km from Downtown

Sunita

NT$5,017 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and large windows allowing natural light.

5. Homewood Suites By Hilton Schenectady

East Glenville, 2.2 km from Downtown

James

NT$4,878 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a central fire pit.

6. Courtyard by Marriott Schenectady at Mohawk Harbor

Nothside, 1.6 km from Downtown

Joachim

NT$5,814 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A Comfort Inn & Suites building with a brick facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

7. Comfort Inn & Suites Schenectady - Scotia

Scotia, 3.1 km from Downtown

Kali

NT$5,184 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

8. Quality Inn Schenectady - Albany

Rotterdam, 4.7 km from Downtown

cheryl

NT$3,190 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A row of townhouses with a brick facade, a green door, and a small garden area with a planter.

9. The Stockade Inn

Stockade Historic District, 0.5 km from Downtown

Stephen

NT$5,999 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A spacious lobby with a long wooden table and chairs, a television, and chandeliers.

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Albany Airport

11.3 km from Downtown

Joseph

NT$4,313 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A two-story hotel with a beige facade, red-tiled roof, and a landscaped front yard with pink flowers.

11. Belvedere Inn

Rotterdam, 4 km from Downtown

Carl

NT$2,724 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A modern lounge area with a blue sofa, red and yellow chairs, and a red ottoman.

12. Tru By Hilton Albany Airport, NY

12.7 km from Downtown

Gregory

NT$4,345 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, multiple balconies, and a well-lit facade.

13. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Clifton Park/Saratoga Area

15.2 km from Downtown

Jess

NT$3,062 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

14. Holiday Inn Express Suites Clifton Park by IHG

15 km from Downtown

Robert

NT$3,513 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern lobby with a sectional sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

15. Homewood Suites by Hilton Clifton Park

14.1 km from Downtown

Kamlawattie

NT$4,327 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A bar area with wooden tables and chairs, a bar counter with a digital screen, and shelves stocked with bottles.

16. Hilton Garden Inn Clifton Park

14.1 km from Downtown

Lee Ann

NT$3,852 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A Courtyard Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a fitness center visible through the glass doors.

17. Courtyard by Marriott Albany Clifton Park

14.6 km from Downtown

Roper

NT$3,852 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious living area with a large sofa set, a dining table with chairs, and a fireplace.

18. Marriott Albany

15.7 km from Downtown

Tamica

NT$4,144 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

19. Executive Inn

Vale, 0.8 km from Downtown

Chris

NT$3,242 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A hotel room with a sofa, chairs, a dining table, and a kitchen area with a checkered floor.

20. Hampton Inn Albany-Wolf Road (Airport)

15.6 km from Downtown

Eileen

NT$3,699 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Where to stay in Downtown

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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.

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Niskayuna

While visiting Niskayuna, you might make a stop by sights like Mohawk River State Park and Town Of Niskayuna.

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Scotia

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

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East Glenville

When in East Glenville, you can plan a visit to Empire State Aerosciences Museum and Rivers Casino & Resort, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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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

Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"We were quite confused about parking after 2 different front desk employees gave us different parking instructions. “Just park in the open lot…or…Park in the parking garage.” They neglected to tell us that WE pay to park, although the first employee seemed to suggest parking was included in the hotel price. We wasted a good 30 minutes trying to figure out the parking payment system for hotel guests, but finally chose the garage, now at a higher price due to dynamic event pricing with an event at the nearby Palace Theater that evening which we were attending. There was nobody around from the Albany Parking Authority to ask what to do although they had a number of their vehicles parked around the 2 lots. But no actual parking “ officers” to assist. Please clarify to those staying at your hotel. Other than that, we have no other complaints. It was a great place to stay, and very close to the Palace Theatre. But that parking situation needs to be clarified."

Hyatt Place Saratoga Malta

10/10 Excellent

"While the room was large and clean, there was a hole in the sheets (small like a cigarette burn), and the hallway carpets were filthy and stained. The breakfast looked delicious and the fresh grapes were excellent. And the elevator did a weird extra movement once it was stopped at the floor. The highway noise was louder than anticipated."

Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"The property and staff were great! The only thing that is disappointing is there used to be complimentary coffee/tea in the lobby for guests. There is now a machine that costs $3 per cup. The room cost is on the higher end, and I think they should return to the complimentary coffee/tea. It was a disappointing change from my previous stays."

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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. Hyatt House Schenectady / Mohawk Harbor

5. Homewood Suites By Hilton Schenectady

6. Courtyard by Marriott Schenectady at Mohawk Harbor

7. Comfort Inn & Suites Schenectady - Scotia

8. Quality Inn Schenectady - Albany

9. The Stockade Inn

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Albany Airport

11. Belvedere Inn

12. Tru By Hilton Albany Airport, NY

13. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Clifton Park/Saratoga Area

14. Holiday Inn Express Suites Clifton Park by IHG

15. Homewood Suites by Hilton Clifton Park

16. Hilton Garden Inn Clifton Park

17. Courtyard by Marriott Albany Clifton Park

18. Marriott Albany

19. Executive Inn

20. Hampton Inn Albany-Wolf Road (Airport)

Where to stay in Downtown

Rotterdam

Niskayuna

Scotia

East Glenville

Nothside

Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown

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