Helderberg Travel Guide
Albany
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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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
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.
Palace Theater
You can make plans for a show at Palace Theater during your trip to Albany. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
The Egg
You can get tickets for a performance at The Egg on your trip to Albany. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Top hotels in Helderberg
Hampton Inn & Suites Albany Airport
Elevators were both broken. Had to climb 4 flights to get to our room. This hotel should have closed until the elevators were repaired.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown
Staff are always great, rooms are always clean and comfortable. Very nice hotel!
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Clifton Park/Saratoga Area
Disappointing in every respect.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Downtown Albany New York
Friendly staff, clean spacious room, free parking. The only issue was the lady in charge of the breakfast - rude and slamming down the food covers just seconds after scanning the options.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Comfort Inn Glenmont - Albany South
Great
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Park Manor Hotel
Room was very clean and spacious.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Helderberg
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.
Whitehall
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Whitehall and surrounding area, you can visit New York State Museum and New York State Executive Mansion.
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.
Delaware Avenue
When in Delaware Avenue, you can plan a visit to New York State Museum and New York State Executive Mansion, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Buckingham Lake - Crestwood
Though Buckingham Lake - Crestwood may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Westland Hills Park and Westgate Plaza.
Buckingham Lake
Buckingham Lake might not have many top sights, but Westland Hills Park and Westgate Plaza are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
