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 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 138 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.

Downtown Rochester hotels, Rochester, United States of America: Rochester Hotel Guide

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Our top choices for Downtown Rochester hotels

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, wooden furniture, and a view of the interior through large glass doors.

1. Hyatt Regency Rochester

Downtown Rochester

Melliesha

includes taxes & fees

13 Dec - 14 Dec

An outdoor seating area with chairs and a fire feature, under a covered structure with a view of a building in the background.

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester Downtown

Downtown Rochester

Dianela Oquendo

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

A sign for Strathallan, a doubletree by Hilton, with a stone base and illuminated letters.

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

Downtown Rochester

Yoel

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

An indoor area with a wooden floor, glass doors leading to a space with chairs and potted plants.

4. Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown, NY

Downtown Rochester

Cheryl

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A grand room with a large chandelier, a piano, a fireplace, and a large ornate rug.

5. Inn on Broadway

Downtown Rochester

Christopher Richard

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern interior with a wooden floor, shelves stocked with products, and a wall with the word "CRATE".

6. Courtyard by Marriott Rochester Downtown

Downtown Rochester

Andrew

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A four-poster bed with a view of trees through large windows, a chandelier, and a wooden floor.

7. School 31 Lofts at Colors Studios

Downtown Rochester

Hope

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and tables set for dining.

8. Hilton Garden Inn Rochester/University & Medical Center

Strong, 3.5 km from Downtown Rochester

Linda

includes taxes & fees

28 Nov - 29 Nov

A spacious lobby with a seating area, a coffee station, and a vending machine.

9. Spark by Hilton Rochester University Area

Brighton, 5.5 km from Downtown Rochester

Leslie

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A reception area with a modern design, including a counter with nameplates, a welcome sign, and a digital screen displaying the time.

10. Best Western The Inn At Rochester Airport

5.2 km from Downtown Rochester

Giovany

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A reception desk with a 'Welcome to Hampton' sign, a cityscape artwork, and a 'Hilton Honors' badge.

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester/Henrietta

7.6 km from Downtown Rochester

Philip

includes taxes & fees

28 Nov - 29 Nov

A riverside walkway with a bridge, a building with a blue awning, and a lamp post.

12. Staybridge Suites Rochester University by IHG

19th Ward, 3.4 km from Downtown Rochester

Wei

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

A wooden deck with wicker furniture, including chairs and a table, surrounded by trees.

13. Dartmouth House Inn

Park Avenue Historic District, 2.2 km from Downtown Rochester

ROBERT

includes taxes & fees

30 Nov - 1 Dec

A lobby with a stone fireplace, seating area, and a large TV screen.

14. Courtyard by Marriott Rochester Brighton

Brighton, 5.3 km from Downtown Rochester

Matthew

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A hotel reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a seating area, and a wall-mounted artwork.

15. Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG

Brighton, 5.2 km from Downtown Rochester

Michael

includes taxes & fees

11 Dec - 12 Dec

A modern hotel lobby with a staircase, a reception desk, and a dining area.

16. Hotel on Monroe, BW Signature Collection

Brighton, 5.7 km from Downtown Rochester

Emmanuel

includes taxes & fees

12 Dec - 13 Dec

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, string lights, and brick pillars.

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

Brighton, 7 km from Downtown Rochester

Kevin

includes taxes & fees

13 Dec - 14 Dec

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, exposed ductwork, and a patterned carpet.

18. Fairfield Inn Marriott Rochester Airport

5.1 km from Downtown Rochester

Keith

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a reception desk, and large windows offering views of the outside.

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

Brighton, 6.6 km from Downtown Rochester

Brandon

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

A Best Western hotel with a parking lot and a building entrance.

20. Best Western Rochester Marketplace Inn

7.4 km from Downtown Rochester

De vogue

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Rochester

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester Downtown	2.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 768 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Rochester Downtown	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 354 reviews	View
The Strathallan Rochester Hotel & Spa, Tapestry by Hilton	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Inn on Broadway	3.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
School 31 Lofts at Colors Studios	2.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 649 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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A cityscape with a river, bridges, and a waterfall.

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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A well-lit sculpture in a circular pattern on a grassy field with a historic building in the background.

East Avenue

Unique features of East Avenue include the museums and restaurants. Make a stop by Park Avenue or George Eastman Museum while you're exploring the area.

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