Poughkeepsie Hotels

Located in the beautiful Hudson valley of New York state, the city of Poughkeepsie is steeped in historic architecture and the robber baron culture of the 19th century, which garnered the town the nickname of "Queen City of the Hudson." Find a Poughkeepsie cheap hotel near Main Mall Row in the city's downtown and begin your explorations with a visit to Locust Grove—the home of inventor Samuel Morse and a National Historic Landmark—and the Mid-Hudson Children's Museum on Water Street, an educational center which will delight young and old alike.

Touring Poughkeepsie

The art lover in you will enjoy the many galleries and museums found throughout the area. From your Poughkeepsie hotel, head to Vassar College's Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, a veritable institution that charts the history of art from antiquity to the present and comprises more than 15,000 works, including paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, photographs, and glass and ceramic wares. And if the opportunity presents itself, catch a show at the Bardavon 1869 Opera House near Main and Market streets, which hosts an array of music, drama, dance, and film events and is the home of the Hudson Valley Philharmonic.

To get the best sense of the past and present of this Hudson River town, stay in a hotel in Poughkeepsie along the water. Then walk through downtown and take in the beautiful Renaissance Revival architecture before arriving at Market and Academy streets, where shops and quiet cafes beckon. Later, take in a comedy or live music show at one of the clubs downtown.