Downtown 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.
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.
Schenectady County Community College
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Schenectady County Community College during your trip to Schenectady. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Scene One Movieland
You can take time to visit Scene One Movieland during your travels to Schenectady.
Schenectady City Hall
You can take time to visit Schenectady City Hall during your travels to Schenectady.
Top hotels in Downtown
DoubleTree by Hilton Schenectady Downtown
The staff was very hospitable and responsive. Overall, the room was clean. My stay was satisfactory. There were two items of concern: 1) I was overcharged for snacks I purchased. 2) Gunk found in the bathroom sink.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Hampton Inn Schenectady Downtown
Kids loved the pool and breakfast!
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Marriott Albany
Excellent
Reviewed on 8 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
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Downtown Albany New York
It was pretty disappointing that I couldn’t park in your establishment with my electric vehicle. I had to pay $40 for event parking.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown
Seward Place
While visiting Seward Place, you might make a stop by sights like Proctors Theater and Scene One Movieland.
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.
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.
Eastern Avenue
While Eastern Avenue isn't home to many top sights, Central Park Rose Garden and Proctors Theater are some notable places to visit nearby.
Mont Pleasant
While there might not be top attractions in Mont Pleasant, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Proctors Theater and Schenectady County Historical Society Museum.
