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.
Albany Capital Center
Learn about the events happening in Albany Capital Center during your trip to Albany. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
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 great live music.
Palace Theater
You can make plans for a show at Palace Theater during your trip to Albany. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
Top hotels in West End
Albany Plaza Hotel
"The ONLY reason this place got an overall 2/5 stars from me is the very, very cheap price. The staff was difficult. The room was fairly clean but 3 out of 4 lamps were either broken or placed too far away from an outlet. There were a total of 3 plugs available, 4 if you unplug the microwave, and ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Motel 6 Albany, NY
"Convenient location, easy and fast check in, clean sheets and towels, air conditioning works, and large parking lot."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Clifton Park/Saratoga Area
"The hot tub jets did not bubble up. They only recirculated the water. The breakfast could have been better. Otherwise, our stay was fine."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Comfort Inn Glenmont - Albany South
"The shower head broke while showering and almost hurt me. Kept calling the reception but they didn’t bother to answer. Never staying there again"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Microtel Inn by Wyndham Albany Airport
"Nice property. The only negative is that there was no hand soap in the washroom."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Hilton Albany
"The front desk staff was very nice and helpful. The hotel is very nice and clean. There was a ton of kids there for a basketball tournament and they were all very well behaved and not running around making a lot of noise. My room was nice except for the toilet in my room. It was very low like it ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
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.
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.
Arbor Hill
If you're spending some time in Arbor Hill, Palace Theater and Ten Broeck Mansion are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Buckingham Lake
Buckingham Lake might not have many top sights, but Westgate Plaza and Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
