West End Travel Guide
Albany
Popular places to visit
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.
MVP Arena
Catch an event at MVP Arena during your trip to Albany. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Palace Theater
You can make plans for a show at Palace Theater during your trip to Albany. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
The Egg
You can get tickets for a performance at The Egg on your trip to Albany. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
New York State Capitol Building
You can find out about the history of Albany with a trip to New York State Capitol Building. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
New York State Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in New York State Museum during your trip to Albany. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
Top hotels in West End
Albany Plaza Hotel
It served its purpose, was fairly dates and a bit on the dirty side. Overall it was what you would expect. Staff were all amazing and very helpful!
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Motel 6 Albany, NY
Cool
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025
Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG
Yes
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Albany Airport
Clean, friendly, convenient
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown
Free parking would be great
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Albany Airport
Very nice staff
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West End
Washington Square
Though Washington Square may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena and Albany Institute of History and Art.
Pine Hills
Pine Hills might not have many top sights, but Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena and New York State Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
New Scotland
While New Scotland may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena and New York State Museum.
Buckingham Lake
Buckingham Lake might not have many top sights, but Westgate Plaza and Bob Ford Field at Tom & Mary Casey Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
West End Travel Guide
- Crossgates Mall
- MVP Arena
- Rivers Casino & Resort
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
- Albany Capital Center
- Empire State Plaza Convention Center
- Siena College
- Proctors Theater
- Hudson River
- New York State Capitol Building
- Washington Park
- CNY Fertility Center
- Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena
- Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
- Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza
- Russell Sage College
- Upstate Concert Hall
- Clifton Common
- Thacher State Park
