What's it like in Downtown Rochester?

Downtown Rochester is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its live music, theatre scene and museums. Make sure that you visit Blue Cross Arena and Genesee River as part of your Downtown Rochester travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Rochester?

Based on our traveller data, Hyatt Regency Rochester is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Rochester. This hotel is a short 10-minute walk from Strong, and it offers 2 restaurants and an indoor pool. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester Downtown and The Strathallan Rochester Hotel & Spa, Tapestry by Hilton .

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Downtown Rochester area?

Expedia has 139 hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown Rochester to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Rochester area.

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

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available in Downtown Rochester.

What is there to do in this Rochester neighbourhood?

You can check out a show at Rochester Auditorium Theater, Main Street Armory and Geva Theatre Center while you're in Downtown Rochester. Blue Cross Arena and Genesee River are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Rochester include Rochester Riverside Convention Center, Mary Jemison Landing and Strong. While you're out sightseeing, The Penthouse at One East Avenue and Manhattan Square Park and Ice Rink are a couple of additional sights to visit in Rochester.

How can I get around Downtown Rochester and the greater Rochester area?

To venture out of town, take a train from Rochester Station.

The Best Hotels in Downtown Rochester, Rochester - 2026 Updated Prices

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Our top choices for Downtown Rochester hotels

1. Inn on Broadway

Downtown Rochester

MANOEL JEREMIAS

Rp3.841.898 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester Downtown

Downtown Rochester

Steven

Rp3.276.091 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

3. The Strathallan Rochester Hotel & Spa, Tapestry by Hilton

Downtown Rochester

Michelle

Rp3.934.601 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

4. Courtyard by Marriott Rochester Downtown

Downtown Rochester

Jennifer

Rp3.595.708 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

5. Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown, NY

Downtown Rochester

Almira

Rp2.860.309 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

6. Hyatt Regency Rochester

Downtown Rochester

Jomil

Rp2.972.738 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

7. School 31 Lofts at Colors Studios

Downtown Rochester

Nena

Rp3.236.138 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

8. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rochester-Pittsford/Brighton, NY

Brighton, 7 km from Downtown Rochester

Linda

Rp2.604.332 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

9. Courtyard by Marriott Rochester Brighton

Brighton, 5.3 km from Downtown Rochester

Stella

Rp2.630.028 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

10. Hilton Garden Inn Rochester/University & Medical Center

Strong, 3.5 km from Downtown Rochester

Kyle

Rp3.666.983 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

11. Staybridge Suites Rochester University by IHG

19th Ward, 3.4 km from Downtown Rochester

Harsh

Rp3.051.634 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester/Henrietta

7.6 km from Downtown Rochester

Douglas

Rp2.617.579 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

13. Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG

Brighton, 5.2 km from Downtown Rochester

Oliya

Rp2.288.725 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

14. Fairfield Inn Marriott Rochester Airport

5.1 km from Downtown Rochester

Elvin

Rp2.649.501 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

15. Best Western Rochester Marketplace Inn

7.4 km from Downtown Rochester

Craig

Rp1.729.191 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

16. Residence Inn by Marriott Rochester West/Greece

7.7 km from Downtown Rochester

Peter

Rp2.991.404 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

17. Oakfield Hotel & Suites, Ascend Collection, Rochester-Pittsford NY

Brighton, 6.6 km from Downtown Rochester

Natalie

Rp2.601.919 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

18. Spark by Hilton Rochester University Area

Brighton, 5.5 km from Downtown Rochester

Dislegnni

Rp2.024.920 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

19. Homewood Suites by Hilton Rochester/Greece, NY

7.9 km from Downtown Rochester

Carl

Rp2.215.647 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

20. Home2 Suites by Hilton Rochester Henrietta, NY

7.4 km from Downtown Rochester

Timothy

Rp2.452.952 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Rochester

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Courtyard by Marriott Rochester Downtown	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 341 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester Downtown	2.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 726 reviews	View
Inn on Broadway	3.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 994 reviews	View
The Strathallan Rochester Hotel & Spa, Tapestry by Hilton	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
School 31 Lofts at Colors Studios	2.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 616 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Rochester

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

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Brighton

You'll enjoy the museums and art galleries in Brighton. You might want to make time for a stop at Highland Park or Tim Hortons Iceplex.

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Irondequoit

While visiting Irondequoit, you might make a stop by sights like Seabreeze Amusement Park and Lake Ontario.

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Rochester Central Business District

While visiting Rochester Central Business District, you might make a stop by sights like Rochester Riverside Convention Center and Genesee River.

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Highland Park

If you're spending some time in Highland Park, Highland Park and Frederick Douglass Statue are top sights worth seeing.

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West Irondequoit

If you're spending some time in West Irondequoit, Seneca Park Zoo and Genesee River are top sights worth seeing.

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Top Downtown Rochester Hotel Reviews

Studio 6 Corporate Extended Stay Rochester Henrietta NY

10/10 Excellent

"It was good for the price and no one messed with me as a solo traveler property staff was extremely helpful and nice especially the lady that checked me in she told me about the area and helped me in more ways possible I really had no issues at the property and would definitely return"