Saratoga Springs, NY

Travel Guide

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Famous for therapeutic waters and summer horse racing events, this attractive New York city also charms with its cultural activities and outdoor pursuits.

Art, history, sport, nature and relaxation make Saratoga Springs a must-visit vacation destination. Enjoy its ancient mineral springs, historic battleground, art district and one of the country’s most important horse races.

The mineral waters of Saratoga Springs have been soothing travelers for more than 200 years. Spread across the city, each has a slightly different chemical composition. Fill your water bottle with the iron-rich water of the Old Red Spring. Go to Saratoga Spa State Park to bathe in the waters of Roosevelt Baths and Spa, built over an underground spring.

The park features many other recreational activities. Hurl your body down water slides at the Peerless Pool Complex, improve your swing on the 18-hole golf course and walk or cycle along the trails. During spring and fall, see migratory birds in the park’s wetlands. When the snow falls, ski across 12 miles (19 kilometers) of cross-country trails.

Saratoga Springs’ many cultural institutions add to its charm. Learn about the city’s past at the Saratoga History Museum. Tour the Saratoga Springs National Historic Park, where the 1777 Battle of Saratoga took place. Here, the Americans won a decisive victory against the British in the American Revolutionary War.

Stroll around Beekman Street Art District. This three-block area is a mix of art galleries, artists’ studios, trendy bistros and restaurants. Treat the kids to an afternoon of hands-on fun at the Children’s Museum at Saratoga. Catch a show at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center where the New York City Ballet and the Philadelphia Orchestra perform.

Every summer thousands of race fans descend on the Saratoga Race Course for horse racing season. Before the main races start, enjoy a breakfast buffet at the track and watch horses working out. Across from the race track, visit the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame.

The varied outdoor and indoor attractions of Saratoga Springs make it a popular vacation spot for New Yorkers. The Big Apple is less than four hours away.

Where to stay in Saratoga Springs

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Downtown Saratoga Springs

If you're spending some time in Downtown Saratoga Springs, Congress Park and Canfield Casino are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Saratoga Springs
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East Side Historic District

East Side Historic District might not have many top sights, but National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame and Canfield Casino are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

East Side Historic District
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Geyser Crest

While Geyser Crest isn't home to many top sights, Saratoga Spa State Park and Saratoga Performing Arts Center are some notable places to visit nearby.

Geyser Crest
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North Broadway

Though North Broadway might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Saratoga Springs City Center and Canfield Casino.

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West Side Historic District

While West Side Historic District might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Saratoga Springs City Center and Congress Park.

West Side Historic District
The Hotel Saratoga, Ascend Hotel Collection
The Hotel Saratoga, Ascend Hotel Collection
3 out of 5
3291 S Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY
The price is ₩190,086 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
₩190,086
₩214,798 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Saratoga Springs. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
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"“Get-a-way”, tried new hotel. Pleasantly surprised! Very clean, staff excellent and accommodating entire stay. Very nice breakfast, great pool."

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

The Hotel Saratoga, Ascend Hotel Collection
Embassy Suites Saratoga Springs
Embassy Suites Saratoga Springs
3.5 out of 5
86 Congress St, Saratoga Springs, NY
The price is ₩216,672 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
₩216,672
₩252,335 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Saratoga Springs. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,238 reviews)
"Property was very clean and quiet. Easy check in very good breakfast pool looked nice but did not go in"

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025

Embassy Suites Saratoga Springs
Hotel Brookmere & Arbor Spa
Hotel Brookmere & Arbor Spa
4 out of 5
500 Union Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY
The price is ₩262,057 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
₩262,057
₩326,921 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Saratoga Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Saratoga Racetrack and Saratoga Race ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (38 reviews)
"My particular room had a lot of road noise. But I doin"

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025

Hotel Brookmere & Arbor Spa
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.
Radio City Apartments
Radio City Apartments
3.5 out of 5
142 West 49th Street, New York, NY
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,424 reviews)
"Really pleased - very reasonable price for the cleanliness and location. Will definitely stay again and recommend to others."

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025

Radio City Apartments
31 Street Broadway Hotel
31 Street Broadway Hotel
2 out of 5
38 West 31st Street, New York, NY
Stay at this aparthotel in New York. Enjoy room service, WiFi (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value ...
5.4/10 (1,071 reviews)
"It’s a dive, with very cheap sheets and towels, and the beds didn’t match the description so we had to share beds (but they wouldn’t do anything about it because “the same number of people could sleep”), and the halls smelled weird, the elevators were overcrowded, and the floor was quite slanted… ..."

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2025

31 Street Broadway Hotel
Starlight Hotel
Starlight Hotel
2.5 out of 5
40-40 College Point Blvd, Flushing, NY
Stay at this aparthotel in Flushing. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (558 reviews)
"Close to Target and LaGuardia Airport. The bus took 20 minutes. Cool room during a hot summer."

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025

Starlight Hotel
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