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 Schenectady Light Opera Performing Arts Center are just a few attractions to check out in Downtown. Frog Alley Brewing Co. 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.

The Best Hotels in Downtown, Schenectady - 2026 Updated Prices

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1. Hampton Inn Schenectady Downtown

Downtown

patrick

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 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 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

Will

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

4. Courtyard by Marriott Schenectady at Mohawk Harbor

Nothside, 1 mi from Downtown

Joachim

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 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, 1.4 mi from Downtown

Donald

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

7. The Stockade Inn

Stockade Historic District, 0.3 mi from Downtown

Tina

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.

8. Belvedere Inn

Rotterdam, 2.5 mi from Downtown

Carl

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

9. Comfort Inn & Suites Schenectady - Scotia

Scotia, 1.9 mi from Downtown

carla

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

10. Quality Inn Schenectady - Albany

Rotterdam, 2.9 mi from Downtown

VINAY

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

12. Motel 6 Schenectady, NY

3.9 mi from Downtown

Kathryn

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Albany Airport

7 mi from Downtown

Wendy A

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

14. Tru By Hilton Albany Airport, NY

7.9 mi from Downtown

Gregory

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

15. Microtel Inn by Wyndham Albany Airport

9.7 mi from Downtown

Anne

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A Hilton Garden Inn with a covered entrance, a clear sky, and a well-maintained garden.

16. Hilton Garden Inn Albany/SUNY Area

10.8 mi from Downtown

Amber

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with wooden walls and large windows.

17. Best Western Clifton Park

9.1 mi from Downtown

William

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

9.4 mi from Downtown

Casey

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

19. Baymont by Wyndham Latham Albany Airport

7.7 mi from Downtown

Kathryn

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a desk with a lamp, and a chair.

20. The Century House Latham - North Albany, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10.1 mi from Downtown

Claudia

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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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A large, ornate building with multiple towers and a statue in the foreground.

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 Rivers Casino & Resort and Proctors Theater.

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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

Hampton Inn Schenectady Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay!"

Albany Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Our room had a microwave and a refrigerator in it. The hotel was clean and well maintained. The driveway had a lot of patches in it, but it was fine to drive on. This hotel did not have a lot of flowers and decorations on the outside, but it was beautiful inside. I would stay at this hotel again."

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Albany Airport

8/10 Good

"A late-night last-minute booking saved a business trip for me. The staff was wonderful - helped me up the stairs with my bag - there is no elevator - and they were so kind even at that late hour. The room was pristine and the bed was comfortable, water was nice and hot. Clean fresh towels. It is close to a roadway and I was able to hear that through the windows unfortunately. My neighbor was watching true crime all night loud enough for me to hear it word for word but I was so tired I fell right asleep. Checkout was easy. I would definitely stay here again. It was SAFE and clean, and as a single female business traveler I really, really appreciate that."

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1. Hampton Inn Schenectady Downtown

2. DoubleTree by Hilton Schenectady Downtown

3. Hyatt House Schenectady / Mohawk Harbor

4. Courtyard by Marriott Schenectady at Mohawk Harbor

5. Homewood Suites By Hilton Schenectady

6. The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino Schenectady

7. The Stockade Inn

8. Belvedere Inn

9. Comfort Inn & Suites Schenectady - Scotia

10. Quality Inn Schenectady - Albany

11. Super 8 by Wyndham Schenectady/Albany Area

12. Motel 6 Schenectady, NY

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Albany Airport

14. Tru By Hilton Albany Airport, NY

15. Microtel Inn by Wyndham Albany Airport

16. Hilton Garden Inn Albany/SUNY Area

17. Best Western Clifton Park

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

19. Baymont by Wyndham Latham Albany Airport

20. The Century House Latham - North Albany, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Where to stay in Downtown

Niskayuna

Rotterdam

Scotia

East Glenville

Nothside

Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn Schenectady Downtown

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