Downtown Albany Travel Guide
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Visit Downtown Albany
Stay near popular Downtown Albany attractions
Things to do

Albany Sunset Live Music Cruise
Top hotels in Downtown Albany

Hilton Albany
"It was a great place but the mattress was a little firmer than we like. It was clean. The air conditioner didn't seem to cool the room as much as it should have. We had to pay extra for breakfast and for parking."
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Downtown Albany New York
"The hotel is within walking distance of the MVP area and local bars and restaurants. There are abandoned buildings and Greyhound bus station adjacent to the hotel, however I felt completely safe on hotel ground and walking to other city sites."
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown
"I would stay here again if I plan another trip to Albany... Very nice"
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Albany-Downtown
"The only thing about this hotel is that there is only one elevator working and that has been the case for the last several times I stayed there"
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Albany Downtown
"Our stay was fine, but the weirdest thing was that the window in our room was only a foot wide. It felt very dark and awkward! Also, the fan in our bathroom was not working, which made for a very steamy room after showers and we had to prop our door to the hallway open just to let it air out. Otherwise ..."
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

Renaissance Albany Hotel
"It was good. There was an issue with my first room but they quickly exchanged the room."
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Albany

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.

Roessleville
If you're spending some time in Roessleville, Colonie Center Mall and Northway Mall 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.

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.











