Rochester, NY

Travel Guide

Pont de Rennes Bridge showing a city, a sunset and a bridge
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

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
This is such a wonderful spot people tend to forget about. Quiet beach with a great view of the lake. #AquaTrove

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
Charlotte Genesee Lighthouse, Lake Ontario in Rochester, New York, USA

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
Home

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
Calm waters on a cloudy day on 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
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
Woodcliff Hotel and Spa

Woodcliff Hotel and Spa

4 out of 5
199 Woodcliff Dr Fairport NY
The price is AED 559 per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
AED 559
AED 705 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
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! (1,002 reviews)
Clean and spacious room. Welcoming staff and great lunch menu.

Reviewed on 25 January 2026

Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
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 AED 323 per night from Feb 12 to Feb 13
AED 323
AED 368 total
12 Feb - 13 Feb
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
Great stay. Room clean, especially liked the bathroom...very classy!

Reviewed on 31 January 2026

Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG
Baymont by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester

Baymont by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester

2 out of 5
905 Lehigh Station Road Henrietta NY
The price is AED 212 per night from Mar 5 to Mar 6
AED 212
AED 242 total
5 Mar - 6 Mar
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 (636 reviews)
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Reviewed on 30 January 2026

Baymont by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester
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.
Waterfront Hot Tub On The Bay

Waterfront Hot Tub On The Bay

Rochester NY
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Rochester. Enjoy a water park, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Strong and Irondeqouit ...
10/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
Gorgeous location!

Reviewed on 30 December 2025

Waterfront Hot Tub On The Bay
A Cozy, Homely, Fun Retreat minutes from downtown

A Cozy, Homely, Fun Retreat minutes from downtown

Rochester NY
Stay at this apartment in Rochester. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Strong and Susan B. Anthony House are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
Lovely place to stay! The host was very helpful in providing all of the details for the stay, the house was clean, and it has a very cozy feel to it. I'd recommend staying here if you're coming to Rochester. The only issue was that there was a guy yelling at us from his car for no reason, but that's ...

Reviewed on 17 November 2025

A Cozy, Homely, Fun Retreat minutes from downtown
Picturesque City Loft

Picturesque City Loft

Rochester NY
Stay at this apartment in Rochester. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Strong and Genesee River are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (15 reviews)
Parking was convenient and apartment very clean. Host was very clear in directions for arrival and check out.

Reviewed on 15 December 2025

Picturesque City Loft
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