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
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Maplewood

If you're spending some time in Maplewood, Kodak Center for Performing Arts and Genesee River are top sights worth seeing.

Maplewood
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
Baymont by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester

Baymont by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester

2 out of 5
905 Lehigh Station Road Henrietta NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 240 per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
AED 240
AED 274 total
4 Jan - 5 Jan
includes taxes & fees
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. ...
6.8/10 (604 reviews)
Great

Reviewed on 18 December 2025

Baymont by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester
Woodcliff Hotel and Spa

Woodcliff Hotel and Spa

4 out of 5
199 Woodcliff Dr Fairport NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 559 per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
AED 559
AED 696 total
4 Jan - 5 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Fairport. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
We love going there but the rooms need updating. The TV was broken and we called the front desk and no one came. The Spa was Fabulous. We had pedicures and massages. So relaxing. We do love going there a couple times a year.

Reviewed on 22 December 2025

Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
Best Western Rochester Marketplace Inn

Best Western Rochester Marketplace Inn

2.5 out of 5
940 Jefferson Rd Rochester NY
The price is AED 351 per night from Jan 6 to Jan 7
AED 351
AED 401 total
6 Jan - 7 Jan
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
Best Western Marketplace is always my go to when I visit Rochester. As always, the room was clean and comfortable. The staff are always nice and helpful.

Reviewed on 21 December 2025

Best Western Rochester Marketplace Inn
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.
Charming 3-bedroom house in Rochester/UofR & RIT

Charming 3-bedroom house in Rochester/UofR & RIT

2 out of 5
Rochester NY
Stay at this vacation home in Rochester. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Strong and Genesee Valley Park are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (38 reviews)
Good location. Clean and comfortable.

Reviewed on 1 December 2025

Charming 3-bedroom house in Rochester/UofR & RIT
 Luxe 2BR 1/12 BA Condo close to UR, RIT & Strong.

Luxe 2BR 1/12 BA Condo close to UR, RIT & Strong.

Rochester NY
Stay at this condo in Rochester. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Strong and Mary Jemison Landing are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (12 reviews)
Very accommodating host, we enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed on 13 November 2025

Luxe 2BR 1/12 BA Condo close to UR, RIT & Strong.
New/Quiet/ Woodsy 
2 min-490/590-City

New/Quiet/ Woodsy 2 min-490/590-City

ROCHESTER NY
Stay at this apartment in Rochester. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Strong and Corbett's Glen Nature Park are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
Host was very nice and welcoming. Room was cozy! Didn't get to use the outdoor amenities due to the weather (winter snow), but I know I would have enjoyed them.

Reviewed on 1 December 2025

New/Quiet/ Woodsy 2 min-490/590-City
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
31
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