Downtown Albany Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
Albany Capital Center
Learn about the events happening in Albany Capital Center during your trip to Albany. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Hudson River Way
You can find out about the history of Albany with a stop at Hudson River Way. Experience the area's great live music 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.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown Albany
Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown
Have to pay separately for parking
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Downtown Albany New York
Hotel was clean and nice. Breakfast was great too . Just neighborhood is not good .
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Hilton Albany
I reserve a king size bed online, however when I got to the counter to check in, the staff understood my needs, and provided me with accommodations, for the same price as my online reservation. The location was ideal within 3min. from the arena. Staffing was very friendly and accommodating. Hotel ...
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Albany-Downtown
Other guests were offered a discount card for the resturant on the premises. Other guests were offered courtesy water bottles.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Renaissance Albany Hotel
Convenient place to stay in Albany.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Albany Downtown
Great room
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Albany
Mansion
When in Mansion, you can plan a visit to New York State Museum and MVP Arena, 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 Alfred E. Smith State Office Building and Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena.
South End
Though South End may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like New York State Museum and Hudson River.
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 Alfred E. Smith State Office Building.
