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 acclaimed theatre scene 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 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 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 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 entertainment choices and great live music.
Top hotels in West End
Albany Plaza Hotel
Parking has sooo many potholes. Breakfast was truly a joke. Boiled eggs nd bread. Every day. Stayed the 4 days. Trashy!!!
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Marriott Albany
Staff was professional and responsive.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown
Breakfast was very good! staff was very friendly and welcoming. would stay again.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Downtown Albany New York
It was pretty disappointing that I couldn’t park in your establishment with my electric vehicle. I had to pay $40 for event parking.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Hilton Albany
There was an event going on and we waited over 30 minutes for an elevator. Then we ended up having to take the stairs everytime up and fown which was 11 floors to our room. It was loud all night long. People running up and dowm the hall, yelling until atleast 1:30am.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Albany Airport
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Reviewed on 6 Apr 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 Alfred E. Smith State Office Building.
Pine Hills
Pine Hills might not have many top sights, but Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena and Alfred E. Smith State Office Building 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.
