Scotia Travel Guide
Schenectady
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.
Collins Park Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Collins Park Beach during your trip to Glenville? While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
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.
Proctors Theater
You can enjoy a show at Proctors Theater during your trip to Schenectady. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Scotia
Comfort Inn & Suites Schenectady - Scotia
As we got there to check in, we had to wait to get our keys to the room because the computer was down. Then when we got to the room, the room was good! But the toilet had to be flushed like 3+ times to just flush the toilet paper. Then we went down to use the hot tub and myself and the two other ...
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Marriott Albany
no comment.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Saratoga Casino Hotel
Very clean, nice staff.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown
Disappointed about the vacant lot in front of the building. Hoping there are plans for that lot as there is a nice outdoor patio right there. Also wish there was a larger restaurant.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Hotel Brookmere & Arbor Spa
Breakfast was delicious, staff was excellent. Would definitely stay there again when out that way.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Downtown Albany New York
Breakfast was great room was clean. Key didn’t work when I got there they asked me to come back down. Bringing new key up would have been a bit better so I didn’t have to. That was a big expectation for price paid.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Scotia
Stockade Historic District
Stockade Historic District is noteworthy for its casinos, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Schenectady County Historical Society Museum and Schenectady Civic Playhouse.
Downtown
While visiting Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Proctors Theater and Scene One Movieland.
Seward Place
While visiting Seward Place, you might make a stop by sights like Proctors Theater and Scene One Movieland.
Bellevue
While Bellevue may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Schenectady County Historical Society Museum and Proctors Theater.
Hamilton Hill
When in Hamilton Hill, you can plan a visit to Proctors Theater and Museum of Innovation and Science, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Vale
While Vale may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Proctors Theater and Museum of Innovation and Science.
