Find Family Hotels in Rensselaer, NY

The culturally rich destination of Rensselaer is a good choice if you’ve been considering a getaway with your kids. The ice skating, rollerskating, and restaurants are just some of the things that make this an attractive family vacation spot. Arrange a flight into Albany Intl. Airport (ALB), which is the closest airport, or Schenectady, NY (SCH-Schenectady County), which is located 17.1 mi (27.5 km) from the city center.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites East Greenbush (Albany-Skyline), an IHG Hotel is a hotel with free parking and free buffet breakfast, and it’s a top choice on Expedia for families. Other good choices for your stay with the kids include Capital Inn & Suites and Americas Best Value Inn Albany East Greenbush.

Expedia has 6 family-friendly hotels and other accommodations in Rensselaer.

The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 67°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 28°F. The snowiest months in Rensselaer are January, March, December, and April, with each month seeing an average of 7 inches of snowfall.

While you and your family are vacationing in Rensselaer, you might want to visit some family-friendly attractions such as MVP Arena and Palace Theater. Make sure you have lots of time for activities like The Egg and Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena.

To venture out into the surrounding area, ride aboard one of the trains from Albany-Rensselaer Station. Rensselaer might not have many public transit options so consider a car rental to maximize your time.