Downtown Albany Travel Guide

Albany

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A modern building with a sign for Berkshire Bank and a digital display for an auto show.
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Stay near popular Downtown Albany attractions

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MVP Arena

8.4/10 (795 reviews)
Catch an event at MVP Arena during your trip to Albany. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
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Top hotels in Downtown Albany

Hilton Albany

Hilton Albany

3.5 out of 5
40 Lodge Street Albany NY
The price is 2.881.554 ₫ per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
2.881.554 ₫
3.299.379 ₫ total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,178 reviews)
"Had high expectations for the largest hotel In downtown Albany. The lobby and restaurants have been updated but not the rooms. Booked a king suite. The in room cabinets, bathroom floating vanity and other fixtures were in pretty bad shape. The entire hotel was experiencing issues with their air conditioning ..."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

Hilton Albany
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Downtown Albany New York

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Downtown Albany New York

2.5 out of 5
300 Broadway Albany NY
The price is 2.749.691 ₫ per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
2.749.691 ₫
3.148.397 ₫ total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Albany. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions MVP Arena and Palace Theater are located ...
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Downtown Albany New York
Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown

Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown

3 out of 5
82 MONTGOMERY STREET Albany NY
The price is 3.563.880 ₫ per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
3.563.880 ₫
4.080.642 ₫ total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Albany. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
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 2.986.846 ₫ per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
2.986.846 ₫
3.419.939 ₫ total
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
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 3.764.348 ₫ per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
3.764.348 ₫
4.310.179 ₫ total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Albany. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Albany Downtown
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 5.031.360 ₫ per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
5.031.360 ₫
5.760.909 ₫ total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Albany. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Renaissance Albany Hotel
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Where to stay in Downtown Albany

Find the best Downtown Albany areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Colonie

You might appreciate the shopping and restaurants in Colonie, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Northway Mall and Colonie Center Mall are just a few notable stops.

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Roessleville

If you're spending some time in Roessleville, Colonie Center Mall and Northway Mall are top sights worth seeing.

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Sheridan Hollow

If you're spending some time in Sheridan Hollow, Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena and Albany Institute of History and Art are top sights worth seeing.

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Pine Hills

Pine Hills might not have many top sights, but Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena and Westland Hills Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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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.

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