What's it like in Downtown?

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

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown?

Based on our traveller 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 neighbourhood is DoubleTree by Hilton Schenectady Downtown .

How many hotels are there in Downtown?

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

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

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals in Downtown.

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 worth a visit in the neighbourhood. 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.

Top 10 Downtown Hotels of 2026

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1. Hampton Inn Schenectady Downtown

Downtown

Taruna

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

4. Comfort Inn & Suites Schenectady - Scotia

Scotia, 3.1 km from Downtown

carla

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

Donald

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

6. Hyatt House Schenectady / Mohawk Harbor

Nothside, 1.4 km from Downtown

Will

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

7. Courtyard by Marriott Schenectady at Mohawk Harbor

Nothside, 1.6 km from Downtown

Joachim

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

8. Quality Inn Schenectady - Albany

Rotterdam, 4.7 km from Downtown

VINAY

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

9. Belvedere Inn

Rotterdam, 4 km from Downtown

Carl

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

10. The Stockade Inn

Stockade Historic District, 0.5 km from Downtown

Stephen

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Albany Airport

11.3 km from Downtown

Joseph

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A room with a high arched window, a round wooden table, and four brown leather chairs.

12. Super 8 by Wyndham Schenectady/Albany Area

Rotterdam, 5.7 km from Downtown

Safraz

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A corridor with a kitchen area, a dining table with chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.

13. Motel 6 Schenectady, NY

6.2 km from Downtown

Kathryn

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

14. Tru By Hilton Albany Airport, NY

12.7 km from Downtown

Gregory

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

15.2 km from Downtown

Casey

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

16. Homewood Suites by Hilton Clifton Park

14.1 km from Downtown

Kamlawattie

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

17. Holiday Inn Express Suites Clifton Park by IHG

15 km from Downtown

Robert

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

18. Hilton Garden Inn Clifton Park

14.1 km from Downtown

Christa

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

19. Courtyard by Marriott Albany Clifton Park

14.6 km from Downtown

Roper

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel with a lobby entrance, multiple windows, and a parking area.

20. Microtel Inn by Wyndham Albany Airport

15.6 km from Downtown

Monique

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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Where to stay in Downtown

Find the best Downtown areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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Niskayuna

If you're spending some time in Niskayuna, Mohawk River State Park and Town Of Niskayuna are top sights worth seeing.

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Rotterdam

Visitors to Rotterdam like its waterfalls and riverfront, and Rollarama Skating Center is a sight worth a stop.

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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.

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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.

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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

Hilton Garden Inn Albany Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Check in went smoothly. Easy assess to our room from the elevator. Signage was easy to understand. Had dinner in the restaurant and service was high quality. Property was very quiet and no sounds or noise from the airport. We will return."

Albany Airport Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We arrived and from the outside it was a bit outdated lawn wasn't kept up. But when you walked it to our surprise it was quite luxurious. There was an antique car in the lobby and a Continental breakfast. The man that checked us in was helpful and very nice. Their heater was down in the pool so we didn't go swimming. They had an indoor pool and our room had a door accessing the pool. Our room was clean and well stocked. Our neighbors were louder then they should have been. But other then that stay was amazing and breakfast was good. I'd recommend this hotel to anyone staying for a night while traveling. They do have weekly rates also."

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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. Comfort Inn & Suites Schenectady - Scotia

5. Homewood Suites By Hilton Schenectady

6. Hyatt House Schenectady / Mohawk Harbor

7. Courtyard by Marriott Schenectady at Mohawk Harbor

8. Quality Inn Schenectady - Albany

9. Belvedere Inn

10. The Stockade Inn

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Albany Airport

12. Super 8 by Wyndham Schenectady/Albany Area

13. Motel 6 Schenectady, NY

14. Tru By Hilton Albany Airport, NY

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

16. Homewood Suites by Hilton Clifton Park

17. Holiday Inn Express Suites Clifton Park by IHG

18. Hilton Garden Inn Clifton Park

19. Courtyard by Marriott Albany Clifton Park

20. Microtel Inn by Wyndham Albany Airport

Where to stay in Downtown

Niskayuna

Rotterdam

Scotia

East Glenville

Nothside

Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Albany Airport

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