Rochester, NY

Travel Guide

Pont de Rennes Bridge showing a city, a sunset and a bridge
Rochester showing a house
Memorial Art Gallery showing a house and outdoor art
Downtown Rochester which includes a fountain as well as an individual femail
Memorial Art Gallery featuring religious aspects, heritage elements and interior views

Where to stay in Rochester

Genesee River\'s High Falls which includes a city and street scenes as well as a couple

Downtown Rochester

4/5(316 area reviews)

Economic center with an urban setting, Downtown Rochester offers a variety of shops, bars, and restaurants. Enjoy the Mary Jemison Boat Tour on Genesee River or explore attractions like Strong National Museum of Play and High Falls.

Downtown Rochester
Love this local coffee shop! Lots of great coffee flavors.

Irondequoit

Nestled between the Genesee River and Irondequoit Bay, this picturesque suburb boasts a colonial-style Town Hall and stunning waterfront views. Explore the scenic shoreline of Lake Ontario or delve into Rochester's nearby attractions.

Irondequoit
great place for a daycation!

Brighton

Erie Canal Heritage Trail winds through the area, offering picturesque views and access to parks like Lynch Woods Nature Park. Twelve Corners serves as the central entertainment and commercial hub, with nearby shopping options at Pittsford Plaza.

Brighton
Rochester featuring drinks or beverages

Rochester Central Business District

If you're spending some time in Rochester Central Business District, Genesee River and Blue Cross Arena are top sights worth seeing.

Rochester Central Business District
Memorial Art Gallery which includes night scenes

East Avenue

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

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.

East Avenue
Driftwood from Lake Ontario.

East Irondequoit

4/5(53 area reviews)

While visiting East Irondequoit, you might make a stop by sights like Seabreeze Amusement Park and Lake Ontario.

East Irondequoit
Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
4 out of 5
199 Woodcliff Dr, Fairport, NY
The price is SAR 519 per night from Apr 20 to Apr 21
SAR 519
SAR 652 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Fairport. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Great Hotel to Stay in Rochester
"This is such a quiet & cozy spa & hotel. I honestly wished I stayed longer than 1 night."

Reviewed on 29 March 2025

Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
Baymont by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester
Baymont by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester
2 out of 5
905 Lehigh Station Road, Henrietta, NY
The price is SAR 255 per night from Apr 3 to Apr 4
SAR 255
SAR 291 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Apr - 4 Apr
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Henrietta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6.6/10 (182 reviews)
"N/A"

Reviewed on 1 April 2025

Baymont by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester
Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG
2.5 out of 5
717 E Henrietta Rd, Rochester, NY
The price is SAR 379 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
SAR 379
SAR 445 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Amazing hotel amenities amazing staff only thing was they kept running out of laundry so no towels rags no nothing"

Reviewed on 30 March 2025

Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Beautiful Lake home, 5-minute walk to the Beach
Beautiful Lake home, 5-minute walk to the Beach
Rochester
Stay at this vacation home in Rochester. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Ontario Beach Park and Charlotte Pier are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
Lake Beach Access
"Great location! Property owner is very nice, inviting, and responsive! Loved the access to the beach area. Beautiful area!!"

Reviewed on 12 August 2024

Beautiful Lake home, 5-minute walk to the Beach
Charming 3-bedroom house in Rochester/UofR & RIT
Charming 3-bedroom house in Rochester/UofR & RIT
2 out of 5
Rochester
Stay at this vacation home in Rochester. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Strong and Genesee Valley Park are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (18 reviews)
Great Bargain Property
"We had a great trip enjoying the snow! The house itself is old, and definitely needs some repairing, but nothing major that required immediate maintenance. I would say if you go during winter, bring blankets! Theirs are pretty thin. Great backyard! The owners were great and checked in with us throughout ..."

Reviewed on 14 February 2025

Charming 3-bedroom house in Rochester/UofR & RIT
Charming 2-bedroom apartment in terrific Rochester with WiFi
Charming 2-bedroom apartment in terrific Rochester with WiFi
Rochester
Stay at this apartment in Rochester. Enjoy free WiFi. Popular attractions Strong and Asbury First United Methodist Church are located nearby.
1 Night
"Amazing home, it was very clean; It also smelled really good. Communication with the host was10/10. NO COMPLAINTS"

Reviewed on 17 March 2025

Charming 2-bedroom apartment in terrific Rochester with WiFi
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Rochester

4.1
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
471
5 - Excellent 29%
4 - Good
819
4 - Good 51%
3 - Okay
283
3 - Okay 18%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 1%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Came to meet not visit Rochester

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I love my city

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Grear places to Visit like Ontario Beach Park or Highland Park will be back but not to that Hotel

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Great place to visit but happy to go back home more!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Just nice to come back to visit family

4/5 - Good

Lorenzo

Great city need more entertainment though