Niskayuna Travel Guide
Schenectady
Visit Niskayuna
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.
Lions Park
After visiting Lions Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Schenectady. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this family-friendly area.
Mohawk River State Park
You can take time to visit Mohawk River State Park during your travels to Schenectady.
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.
Top hotels in Niskayuna
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
"The room was not very clean. The walls and corners of the bathroom were pretty dirty. Other than that it was a nice stay"
Reviewed on 20 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
Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown
"not a good breakfast and no parking"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Niskayuna
Rotterdam
Visitors to Rotterdam like its waterfalls and riverfront, and Rollarama Skating Center is a sight worth a stop.
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.
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.
