Where to stay

in Rochester

Rochester, New York, is famous as the birthplace of amateur photography, where George Eastman established the Eastman Kodak Company over a century ago. Eastman's legacy lives on in the city's exceptional cultural attractions. Rochester has many other family offerings as well. Its Central New York location is great for accessing outdoor activities, on water or land. Decide where to stay in the city or suburban neighborhoods to create a customized itinerary. Find hotels or other accommodations perfect for couples, families, business teams, or other visiting groups.

Great Neighborhoods for Culture

Many of Rochester's cultural attractions are within or just outside the Inner Loop highway. Stay in Downtown Rochester for the George Eastman Museum, Memorial Art Gallery, and Eastman Theatre, where the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra performs. Bars and restaurants across this neighborhood host the Rochester International Jazz Festival in June. Book accommodations in Canandaigua for big-name music events at the covered CMAC amphitheater, with additional lawn access for music listening under the stars. The East Avenue and Park Avenue areas are great places to stay to enjoy summer festivals, street art, boutique shopping, and popular coffee shops and cafés.

Downtown Rochester

Live music, theaters, and museums highlight some of the noteworthy features of Downtown Rochester. Make a stop by Blue Cross Arena or Genesee River while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Recommended hotels in Downtown Rochester

Canandaigua

Unique features of Canandaigua include the lake views and live music. Make a stop by Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion State Historic Park or Canandaigua City Pier while you're exploring the area.

Recommended hotels in Canandaigua

East Avenue

Unique features of East Avenue include the museums and restaurants. Make a stop by Park Avenue or George Eastman Museum while you're exploring the area.

Recommended hotels in East Avenue

Where to Stay for Outdoor Activities

Rochester is surrounded by water, offering all kinds of outdoor excitement. Downtown Rochester hotels are within walking distance of the pretty High Falls on the Genesee River that runs right through town. Stay in Webster or Sodus to access Lake Ontario for boating and fishing. Canandaigua is a perfect place to stay to enjoy waterskiing, sailing, and other activities on Canandaigua Lake, one of the region's beautiful Finger Lakes. Book accommodations in Pittsford for pleasant walks along a canal trail or cruising the canal on a replica packet boat. Visit the region's inland parks too. The beautiful lilac shrubs of Highland Park are just a few miles from Downtown Rochester.

Downtown Rochester

Live music, theaters, and museums highlight some of the noteworthy features of Downtown Rochester. Make a stop by Blue Cross Arena or Genesee River while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Recommended hotels in Downtown Rochester

Webster

Unique features of Webster include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Lake Ontario or Webster Park while you're exploring the area.

Recommended hotels in Webster

Canandaigua

Unique features of Canandaigua include the lake views and live music. Make a stop by Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion State Historic Park or Canandaigua City Pier while you're exploring the area.

Recommended hotels in Canandaigua

Pittsford

Unique features of Pittsford include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Schoen Place or Mendon Ponds Park while you're exploring the area.

Recommended hotels in Pittsford

Sodus

You'll enjoy the parks and ski areas in Sodus. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Ontario or Beechwood State Park.

Recommended hotels in Sodus

Best Areas to Stay for Families

Stay in Downtown Rochester to enjoy numerous family-friendly and kid-focused attractions. The Strong National Museum of Play is internationally recognized for its many large collections of toys, games, electronic games, and other elements of play. The Strasenburgh Planetarium and Rochester Museum and Science Center are also in this neighborhood. Still in Downtown, but west of the Genesee River is Frontier Field, where the family can watch a Red Wings minor league baseball game. Head south to Henrietta, a great place to stay to enjoy the Monroe County Fair, a very family-friendly event with animal shows, crafts, and music. To the east, Victor hotels are close to the Ganondagan State Historic Site, revealing interesting history of the Seneca nation of Native Americans.

Downtown Rochester

Live music, theaters, and museums highlight some of the noteworthy features of Downtown Rochester. Make a stop by Blue Cross Arena or Genesee River while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Recommended hotels in Downtown Rochester

Henrietta

Henrietta is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Mendon Ponds Park and Veterans Memorial Park while you're in town.

Recommended hotels in Henrietta

Victor

Victor is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Eastview Mall and Ravenwood Golf Club while you're in town.

Recommended hotels in Victor

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