Rotterdam
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.
Rollarama Skating Center
Take the family on an outing to Rollarama Skating Center during your trip to Schenectady. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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 walkable area.
Things to do
Top hotels in Rotterdam
Quality Inn Schenectady - Albany
This is my go to hotel when traveling to Schenectady. Check in was quick and easy. Room was spacious and clean. Breakfast was good.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Schenectady/Albany Area
Not customer friendly
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Belvedere Inn
yes very clean and staff was very welcoming
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Marriott Albany
I believe this was the first time staying at a Marriott Hotel and I have to say the experience was a solid 9/10. From the moment we arrived the front desk staff and the restaurant/bar team were outstanding - friendly, professional, and genuinely helpful. They really set the tone for the great stay. ...
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Albany Airport
The rooms are very large, almost like a suite with a couch and a separate area for the fridge and a 2nd sink. The breakfast sausage isnt very flavorful and lacked spices. That is my only complaint
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown
Nice and clean, staff very friendly, good breakfast selection, free small water bottles a nice touch!
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rotterdam
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.
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.
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.
Downtown
While visiting Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Proctors Theater and Schenectady Light Opera Performing Arts Center.
Seward Place
While visiting Seward Place, you might make a stop by sights like Proctors Theater and Schenectady City Hall.
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.
