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

Rp892.771
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Albany Sunset Live Music Cruise
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Top hotels in Downtown Albany

Hilton Albany

Hilton Albany

3.5 out of 5
40 Lodge Street Albany NY
The price is Rp2.447.007 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
Rp2.447.007
Rp2.801.822 total
5 Jul - 6 Jul
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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,038 reviews)
"If you are going to the MVP arena this Hilton was within walking distance. Lol"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

Hilton 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 Rp1.959.147 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
Rp1.959.147
Rp2.243.224 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
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 ...
8/10 Very good! (754 reviews)
"I didn't have enough time to thoroughly check out the amenities, but what I did see was great!"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 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 Rp2.659.799 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
Rp2.659.799
Rp3.045.470 total
5 Jul - 6 Jul
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,717 reviews)
"There's no parking on site so that was frustrating but the hotel was clean and the staff was nice"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

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 Rp2.282.786 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
Rp2.282.786
Rp2.613.922 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
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! (1,035 reviews)
"The beds were so comfortable we didn’t want to get up!"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Albany-Downtown
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Albany Downtown

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Albany Downtown

3 out of 5
74 State Street Albany NY
Fully refundable
The price is Rp2.412.563 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
Rp2.412.563
Rp2.762.442 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Good location. Right next to mvp for concert. Very friendly staff"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Albany Downtown
Renaissance Albany Hotel

Renaissance Albany Hotel

3.5 out of 5
144 State Street Albany NY
The price is Rp3.552.349 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
Rp3.552.349
Rp4.067.529 total
2 Jul - 3 Jul
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"It was good. There was an issue with my first room but they quickly exchanged the room."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Renaissance Albany Hotel
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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, Northway Mall and Colonie Center Mall are just a few notable stops.

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Roessleville

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

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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.

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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.

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