Downtown Albany Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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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Activities

Albany Sunset Sightseeing Cruise

Albany Sunset Live Music Cruise

NZ$86
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Albany Sunset Live Music Cruise
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Our pick of the best Downtown Albany Hotel Deals

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 NZ$206 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$206
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! (1,112 reviews)
"Hotel was overrun with guests and not enough parking. I had to park in the street for 2 nights!!!"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Downtown Albany New York
Hampton Inn & Suites Albany-Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Albany-Downtown

2.5 out of 5
25 Chapel St Albany NY
The price is NZ$240 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$240
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 ...
Hampton Inn & Suites Albany-Downtown
Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown

Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown

3 out of 5
82 MONTGOMERY STREET Albany NY
The price is NZ$240 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$240
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 breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,886 reviews)
"It is a new hotel, the room are nice. But, the better rooms claim to have a great view, they don't. No parking, no EV charger. Breakfast is okay, but close at difference times so you might just go and it is closed even if the staff told you 10h and goes, oops, I will wrong... But, opps doesn't give ..."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown
Hilton Albany

Hilton Albany

3.5 out of 5
40 Lodge Street Albany NY
The price is NZ$248 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$248
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
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 NZ$283 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$283
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
Renaissance Albany Hotel

Renaissance Albany Hotel

3.5 out of 5
144 State Street Albany NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$390 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
NZ$390
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
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Our guide on 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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Photo by Rick Tuers
Open Photo by Rick Tuers

Roessleville

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

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.

Downtown Albany Travel Guide

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