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 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 acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
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 West End
Albany Plaza Hotel
This place has roaches, no housekeeping, no towels or wash clothes, blood on the walls, mattress, blankets, grudge and grime in all surfaces, bath tub/shower curtain filthy. The worst stay by far of my life. This hotel should be shut down. Ice machine filthy with black mold, trash sitting in the ...
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown
Clean room
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Albany Airport
Welcoming front desk staff
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Clifton Park/Saratoga Area
Clean comfortable rooms great location close to dining and shopping. Staff was friendly
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Downtown Albany New York
Great clean hotel in perfect location
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Comfort Inn Glenmont - Albany South
Comfortable bed, big shower, and very nice Continental breakfast!
Reviewed on 20 Feb 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 Westland Hills Park and Westgate Plaza are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
