Downtown Albany Travel Guide

Albany

New York State Capitol Building featuring heritage architecture and a pond
Times Union Center featuring a city
New York State Capitol Building showing heritage elements and a city
Hudson River Way which includes views
Hudson River Way featuring a city and a bridge

Popular places to visit

Times Union Center featuring a city

MVP Arena

5/5(1 review)

Enjoy the sounds of some of today’s biggest performing artists or watch an exciting sports event at a stadium in the very heart of Downtown Albany.

MVP Arena
Hudson River Way which includes a bridge as well as a small group of people

Hudson River Way

This pedestrian bridge, known for its lampposts featuring historical paintings, spans Interstate 787 to connect Albany’s downtown and the Hudson River.

Hudson River Way
Albany City Hall which includes heritage architecture

Albany City Hall

Explore Albany’s hub of local government. Pay particular attention to the ornate Common Council chamber and eye-catching and melodic carillon tower.

Albany City Hall
USS Slater showing military items

USS Slater

Step back in time on this refurbished ship, the last of a class of warships that kept naval convoys safe from submarines and aircraft throughout World War II.

USS Slater
University at Albany

University at Albany

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University at Albany during your trip to McKownville. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

University at Albany
The Egg showing a high-rise building, modern architecture and a pond

The Egg

4.5/5(2 reviews)

One of the country’s most unique buildings, this performance space is both an architectural marvel and a great place to catch a show.

The Egg

Top hotels in Downtown Albany

Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown
Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown
3 out of 5
82 MONTGOMERY STREET, Albany, NY
The price is ฿4,029 per night from 17 Apr to 18 Apr
฿4,029
฿4,613 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Albany. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (849 reviews)
"Property was clean, staff were very pleasant and mostly helpful. Breakfast was ok. I asked about parking and was directed to the garage at a discounted rate thru Hyatt however it would have been nice to be informed that the metered 24hr rate was cheaper. Ed was delightful, helpful and went above ..."

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2025

Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Albany-Downtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Albany-Downtown
2.5 out of 5
25 Chapel St, Albany, NY
The price is ฿4,288 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
฿4,288
฿4,909 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Albany. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Clean big and nice"

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Albany-Downtown
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Albany Downtown
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Albany Downtown
3 out of 5
74 State Street, Albany, NY
The price is ฿3,644 per night from 18 Apr to 19 Apr
฿3,644
฿4,173 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Albany. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (997 reviews)
"Property was very clean and staff were very friendly. It is in walking distance to shopping, restaurants and mvp arena."

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2025

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Albany Downtown
Hilton Albany
Hilton Albany
3.5 out of 5
40 Lodge Street, Albany, NY
The price is ฿4,288 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
฿4,288
฿4,909 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Albany. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
Ok hotel for a Hilton
"The staff was very rude from the front desk girl that checked us all in to the bar staff who were very rude to us when we came back from the game as we were promised food til midnight by the woman who booked off our group of rooms at 1030 we were told no to food. Ended up doordashing some crappy ..."

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2025

Hilton Albany
Renaissance Albany Hotel
Renaissance Albany Hotel
3.5 out of 5
144 State Street, Albany, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿7,094 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
฿7,094
฿8,123 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Albany. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (896 reviews)
"I gotta say that i stay there quite a bit and always request a corner high floor. this time they put me on a low floor in the middle. not too happy but when i went back down to the desk they put me in a corner yes, but not a high floor. oh well."

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2025

Renaissance Albany Hotel
Hampton Inn & Suites Albany Airport
Hampton Inn & Suites Albany Airport
2.5 out of 5
45 British American Blvd, Latham, NY
The price is ฿3,137 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
฿3,137
฿3,591 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Latham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,493 reviews)
"Great two day stay for work. Easy in and out and best of all a convenient shuttle to and from the Albany Airport. Oh, Breakfast was very good. Thank you."

Reviewed on 28 Mar 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Albany Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Albany

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Pastures

While Pastures may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like MVP Arena and Hudson River.

Pastures
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Mansion Area

Though Mansion Area may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like New York State Museum and MVP Arena.

Mansion Area
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Mansion

When in Mansion, you can plan a visit to New York State Museum and MVP Arena, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Mansion
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Center Square

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Center Square and surrounding area, you can visit Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena and New York State Capitol Building.

Center Square
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Hudson Park

While there might not be top attractions in Hudson Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like New York State Museum and The Egg.

Hudson Park
Palace Theater which includes heritage elements

Arbor Hill

If you're spending some time in Arbor Hill, Palace Theater and Ten Broeck Mansion are top sights worth seeing.

Arbor Hill

Downtown Albany Travel Guide