Downtown Albany Travel Guide

Albany
New York State Capitol Building featuring heritage architecture and a pond

Popular places to visit

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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
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Palace Theater

3/5(1 review)

Old World splendor and modern performance standards meet at this renovated heritage theater located in Albany’s downtown. Tour the building or see a show.

Palace Theater
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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
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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
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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
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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

Top hotels in Downtown Albany

Hyatt Place Albany
Hyatt Place Albany
3 out of 5
82 MONTGOMERY STREET, Albany, NY
The price is ฿4,009 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
฿4,009
฿4,570 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
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! (694 reviews)
"I always stay at the Hyatt Place in Poughkeepsie NY. This was my first time staying at the one in Albany NY. Overall great stay!! The down side is the rooms need microwaves for your convenience. Also, there is no place to park besides the parking lot that you have to pay for. It would also be nice ..."

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2024

Hyatt Place Albany
Hilton Albany
Hilton Albany
3.5 out of 5
40 Lodge Street, Albany, NY
The price is ฿4,565 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
฿4,565
฿5,204 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
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! (1,017 reviews)
"For the most part, it was clean but we did find a candy wrapper under the bed and what looked like a sauce on the wall. The water pressure in the shower was terrible. Everything else about the stay was awesome."

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2024

Hilton Albany
Hampton Inn & Suites Albany-Downtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Albany-Downtown
2.5 out of 5
25 Chapel St, Albany, NY
The price is ฿4,278 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
฿4,278
฿4,877 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
Ok
"We only stayed overnight. It was OK experience"

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2024

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 ฿4,838 per night from 21 Nov to 22 Nov
฿4,838
฿5,515 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Nice hotel but only street parking."

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2024

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Albany Downtown
Renaissance Albany Hotel
Renaissance Albany Hotel
3.5 out of 5
144 State Street, Albany, NY
The price is ฿6,181 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
฿6,181
฿7,047 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
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! (869 reviews)
"walking distance to mvp which was our reason for staying."

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2024

Renaissance Albany Hotel
Comfort Inn Glenmont - Albany South
Comfort Inn Glenmont - Albany South
2.5 out of 5
37 Route 9W, Glenmont, NY
The price is ฿3,080 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
฿3,080
฿3,512 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Glenmont. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (878 reviews)
"Great stay! Close to the thruway"

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2024

Comfort Inn Glenmont - Albany South
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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 Destroyer Escort Historical Museum 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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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 Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza.

Center Square
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Hudson Park

While visiting Hudson Park, you might make a stop by sights like Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza and Zuzu s Wonderful Life Inc.

Hudson Park
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Arbor Hill

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

Arbor Hill
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South End

If you're spending some time in South End, Schuyler Mansion and Mount Zion Baptist Church are top sights worth seeing.

South End

Downtown Albany Travel Guide