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
Palace Theater showing signage and night scenes

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
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

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 ฿4,319 per night from 2 Jan to 3 Jan
฿4,319
฿4,924 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2025
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! (753 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on 19 Dec 2024

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 ฿4,080 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
฿4,080
฿4,651 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2025
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 22 Dec 2024

Hampton Inn & Suites Albany-Downtown
Hilton Albany
Hilton Albany
3.5 out of 5
40 Lodge Street, Albany, NY
The price is ฿4,376 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
฿4,376
฿4,989 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2025
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Great location."

Reviewed on 16 Dec 2024

Hilton Albany
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 ฿4,111 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
฿4,111
฿4,687 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
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! (999 reviews)
"I was stuck in Albany unexpectedly and this was the perfect place to spend the night. Everyone was friendly and helpful!"

Reviewed on 17 Dec 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 ฿6,580 per night from 11 Jan to 12 Jan
฿6,580
฿7,501 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2025
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! (881 reviews)
"I’ll be back"

Reviewed on 17 Dec 2024

Renaissance Albany Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Albany Airport
Hilton Garden Inn Albany Airport
3 out of 5
800 Albany Shaker Rd, Latham, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,251 per night from 28 Dec to 29 Dec
฿3,251
฿3,706 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Latham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,098 reviews)
"Only staid one night but it was fine. Would do it again"

Reviewed on 16 Dec 2024

Hilton Garden Inn 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 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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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 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
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