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

$126 nightly

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

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

$132 nightly

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

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

3. Hyatt House Schenectady / Mohawk Harbor

Nothside, 0.9 mi from Downtown

Sunita

$145 nightly

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

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

4. Comfort Inn & Suites Schenectady - Scotia

Scotia, 1.9 mi from Downtown

Kali

$144 nightly

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

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, 1.4 mi from Downtown

Donald

$130 nightly

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

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

6. The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino Schenectady

Nothside, 0.7 mi from Downtown

william

$187 nightly

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

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

7. Courtyard by Marriott Schenectady at Mohawk Harbor

Nothside, 1 mi from Downtown

Joachim

$152 nightly

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

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

8. Belvedere Inn

Rotterdam, 2.5 mi from Downtown

Carl

$84 nightly

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

9. Quality Inn Schenectady - Albany

Rotterdam, 2.9 mi from Downtown

VINAY

$94 nightly

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

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, 0.3 mi from Downtown

Stephen

$152 nightly

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Total with taxes and fees

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

11. Super 8 by Wyndham Schenectady/Albany Area

Rotterdam, 3.5 mi from Downtown

Safraz

$65 nightly

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a mirror.

12. Executive Inn

Vale, 0.5 mi from Downtown

Chris

$83 nightly

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

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

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Albany Airport

7 mi from Downtown

Joseph

$118 nightly

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

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

14. Motel 6 Schenectady, NY

3.9 mi from Downtown

Kathryn

$76 nightly

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Total with taxes and fees

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

15. Tru By Hilton Albany Airport, NY

7.9 mi from Downtown

Gregory

$115 nightly

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

9.4 mi from Downtown

Jess

$86 nightly

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, sofas, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

17. Baymont by Wyndham Latham Albany Airport

7.7 mi from Downtown

Kathryn

$63 nightly

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Total with taxes and fees

A square pool with a fountain in the center, surrounded by well-manicured bushes and trees, with a building in the background.

18. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany

8.6 mi from Downtown

Eva

$59 nightly

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a dishwasher.

19. Homewood Suites by Hilton Clifton Park

8.7 mi from Downtown

Kamlawattie

$118 nightly

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

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

20. Hilton Garden Inn Clifton Park

8.8 mi from Downtown

Christa

$118 nightly

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

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Where to stay in Downtown

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

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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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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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A large, ornate building with multiple towers and a statue in the foreground.

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

Albany Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We liked it, helpful staff, nice breakfast, everybody was very nice."

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Albany Airport

8/10 Good

"We reserved 2 accessible rooms for 2 nights in September 2026 and received exactly that. Rooms were small, clean and comfortable. Everything worked as it should and no bugs. Bed was a bit soft for my taste and breakfast was lame. Did not use any amenities or have room cleaned while we stayed there. Would stay here again."

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Our top choices for Downtown hotels

1. Hampton Inn Schenectady Downtown

2. DoubleTree by Hilton Schenectady Downtown

3. Hyatt House Schenectady / Mohawk Harbor

4. Comfort Inn & Suites Schenectady - Scotia

5. Homewood Suites By Hilton Schenectady

6. The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino Schenectady

7. Courtyard by Marriott Schenectady at Mohawk Harbor

8. Belvedere Inn

9. Quality Inn Schenectady - Albany

10. The Stockade Inn

11. Super 8 by Wyndham Schenectady/Albany Area

12. Executive Inn

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Albany Airport

14. Motel 6 Schenectady, NY

15. Tru By Hilton Albany Airport, NY

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

17. Baymont by Wyndham Latham Albany Airport

18. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany

19. Homewood Suites by Hilton Clifton Park

20. Hilton Garden Inn Clifton Park

Where to stay in Downtown

Niskayuna

Rotterdam

Scotia

East Glenville

Nothside

Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

Albany Plaza Hotel

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