Scotia
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 family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Scotia
Comfort Inn & Suites Schenectady - Scotia
"Staff was friendly, the property was maintained the hotel shared a parking lot with a dollar store but doesn’t create any problems."
Reviewed on 18 Jun, 2026
Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG
"This property is first class. The staff was helpful."
Reviewed on 20 Jun, 2026
Hilton Albany
"Tried for over an hour to call for shuttle from airport and no answer with two people continuously calling. When finally phone answered and shuttle arrived the driver was not only irritated to come, but drove fast and aggressive entire war to hotel. Then to top it off the shuttle reeked of Marijuana! ..."
Reviewed on 18 Jun, 2026
Marriott Albany
"16dollar internet access for a day. when cheap motels offer free access. The room and hallway was extremely stuffy, felt like there was filled with DEAD AIR. couldn't open windows. was hard to breathe. couldn't sleep well. The panel that supposed to show fire escape route, by the elevators on third ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jun, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Clifton Park/Saratoga Area
"Bring your Wyndham Rewards number or you CANNOT access wi-fi in your room and no one sat the front desk can help. If you call Wyndham, they want to sell you stuff but will not help you with getting wifi in your room, VERY DISAPPOINTED !!!"
Reviewed on 19 Jun, 2026
Saratoga Casino Hotel
"The room size was great but the sheets though clean was wrinkled and not ironed.I did not like that there’s no options for breakfast .Sometimes you just don’t want to drive looking for a place to eat in the morning after playing late in the casino!"
Reviewed on 20 Jun, 2026
Where to stay in Scotia
Rotterdam
Visitors to Rotterdam like its waterfalls and riverfront, and Rollarama Skating Center is a sight worth a stop.
Niskayuna
Though Niskayuna may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mohawk River State Park and Town of Colonie Golf Course.
Downtown
While visiting Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Proctors Theater and Schenectady Light Opera Performing Arts Center.
Union Street
While visiting Union Street, you might make a stop by sights like Central Park Rose Garden and Central Park Tennis Center.
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.
