Downtown Albany Travel Guide

Albany

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A modern building with a sign for Berkshire Bank and a digital display for an auto show.
A city street lined with parked cars and a historic building with columns.
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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

Rp903.069
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 Rp2.174.560 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp2.174.560
Rp2.489.872 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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
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 Rp1.868.448 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
Rp1.868.448
Rp2.139.374 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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 Palace Theater are located ...
8.2/10 Very good! (968 reviews)
"Staff"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 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 Rp2.406.645 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
Rp2.406.645
Rp2.755.609 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
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! (1,807 reviews)
"Our stay at this facility was wonderful..staff was welcoming and informative . Parking was easy . Room was clean and spacious. Bathroom is amazing and AC kicks in very fast, I will highly recommended anyone traveling to Albany to stay at the Hyatt."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 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 Rp1.882.672 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
Rp1.882.672
Rp2.155.660 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
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! (1,048 reviews)
"Nice hotel"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 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
The price is Rp2.562.912 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
Rp2.562.912
Rp2.934.536 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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! (1,005 reviews)
"The room was ok, pretty basic, but the A/C did not work - it was 78° in the room, and the bathroom sink drain was stopped up with hair that had never been cleaned. The staff was friendly enough and the breakfast was about what you would expect."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 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 Rp3.417.216 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp3.417.216
Rp3.912.713 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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! (1,002 reviews)
"It’s a great room but all the furnitures are very dusty. My friend and I was disappointed with the breakfast it’s not very good at all it’s very greasy and the orange juice that I ordered it’s not 100% orange juice it’s blend with different fruits. Also the front desk staff are not ver presentable ..."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 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.

Hudson Park

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

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Arbor Hill

If you're spending some time in Arbor Hill, Palace Theater and Ten Broeck Mansion are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Albany Travel Guide