West End Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
University at Albany
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University at Albany during your trip to McKownville. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
MVP Arena
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.
Palace Theater
Old World splendor and modern performance standards meet at this renovated heritage theater located in Albany’s downtown. Tour the building or see a show.
The Egg
One of the country’s most unique buildings, this performance space is both an architectural marvel and a great place to catch a show.
New York State Capitol Building
Perched atop Albany’s State Street hill, this ornate building has served as the seat of New York State government since the 19th century.
Washington Park
Numerous activities await you in this beloved and idyllic Albany green space, a product of the city’s Golden Age in the late 1800s.
Our pick of the best West End Hotel Deals
Albany Plaza Hotel
Room clean. Very courteous
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Albany Airport
Room was good quiet and clean
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown
This hotel was very clean and nice. Staff was also very courteous.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Albany Airport
All the staff were friendly, professional and helpful, however Casey provided especially attentive service, going above and beyond to make sure we were aware of all the services and amenities the hotel has to offer. We very much enjoyed our swim in the pool before dinner and the entire facility is ...
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Marriott Albany
Great customer service
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG
Room was clean and restaurant on site was great for dinner and breakfast.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West End
Washington Square
Though Washington Square may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena and Albany Institute of History and Art.
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.
Melrose
Melrose might not have many top sights, but Westland Hills Park and Westgate Plaza are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
New Scotland
While New Scotland may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena and New York State Museum.
Arbor Hill
If you're spending some time in Arbor Hill, Palace Theater and Ten Broeck Mansion 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.
