Downtown Albany Travel Guide
Albany
Visit Downtown Albany
Popular places to visit
MVP Arena
Catch an event at MVP Arena during your trip to Albany. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Albany City Hall
After visiting Albany City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Albany. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Hudson River Way
You can find out about the history of Albany with a stop at Hudson River Way. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
USS Slater
You can spend time studying the exhibits at USS Slater in Albany. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
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 entertainment choices.
Top hotels in Downtown Albany
Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown
Very comfortable beds!!! The bathroom was super clean and the toiletries were a huge plus!!!
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Albany-Downtown
Room was clean and staff was friendly
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Downtown Albany New York
Overall a great place to stay but that breakfast was pretty bad.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Hilton Albany
First of all, I had a wonderful day at your hotel at the front desk. Sharon and Rachel were awesome. Very kind. Sweet and accommodated. Have a wonderful attitude. That alone will make me go back. Room is very clean very spacious and beautiful. The only thing I didn’t like was that there was no microwave ...
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Renaissance Albany Hotel
Room was clean. Restaurant was excellent. Connection between garage, hotel, and restaurant was very convenient.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Albany Downtown
Very clean. Staff was polite & accommodating. So nice to have complimentary breakfast.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Albany
Mansion
When in Mansion, you can plan a visit to New York State Museum and Corning Tower, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
South End
Though South End may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Destroyer Escort Historical Museum and New York State Museum.
Arbor Hill
If you're spending some time in Arbor Hill, Palace Theater and Ten Broeck Mansion are top sights worth seeing.
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 Corning Tower.
