Downtown Albany Travel Guide

Albany

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Stay near popular Downtown Albany attractions

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MVP Arena

8.4/10 (795 reviews)
Enjoy the sounds of some of today’s biggest performing artists or watch an exciting sports event at a stadium in the very heart of Downtown Albany.
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Things to do

Albany Sunset Sightseeing Cruise

Albany Sunset Live Music Cruise

Rp877.175
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Albany Sunset Live Music Cruise
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Top hotels in Downtown Albany

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Downtown Albany New York

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Downtown Albany New York

2.5 out of 5
300 Broadway Albany NY
The price is Rp1.810.484 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
Rp1.810.484
Rp2.073.005 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Albany. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions MVP Arena and Colonie Center Mall are ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,150 reviews)
"clean room air conditioning"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Downtown Albany New York
Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown

Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown

3 out of 5
82 MONTGOMERY STREET Albany NY
The price is Rp2.112.082 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
Rp2.112.082
Rp2.418.333 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Albany. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Albany-Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Albany-Downtown

2.5 out of 5
25 Chapel St Albany NY
The price is Rp2.038.696 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
Rp2.038.696
Rp2.334.308 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Albany. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,057 reviews)
"Convenient"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Albany-Downtown
Hilton Albany

Hilton Albany

3.5 out of 5
40 Lodge Street Albany NY
The price is Rp2.186.900 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
Rp2.186.900
Rp2.504.000 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Albany. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Hilton Albany
Renaissance Albany Hotel

Renaissance Albany Hotel

3.5 out of 5
144 State Street Albany NY
The price is Rp3.179.757 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
Rp3.179.757
Rp3.640.821 total
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Albany. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Renaissance Albany Hotel
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Albany Downtown

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Albany Downtown

3 out of 5
74 State Street Albany NY
The price is Rp2.114.767 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
Rp2.114.767
Rp2.421.409 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Albany. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Albany Downtown
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Where to stay in Downtown Albany

Find the best Downtown Albany areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Colonie

You might appreciate the shopping and restaurants in Colonie, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Colonie Center Mall and Colonie Center are just a few notable stops.

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Pine Hills

Pine Hills might not have many top sights, but Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena and Albany Institute of History and Art are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Roessleville

If you're spending some time in Roessleville, Colonie Center Mall and Colonie Center are top sights worth seeing.

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.

Hudson Park

While visiting Hudson Park, you might make a stop by sights like Zuzu s Wonderful Life Inc and Lark Hall.

Downtown Albany Travel Guide