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.
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.
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.
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.
New York State Museum
Marvel at New York garnet, greet an ancient mastodon and ride a carousel at this museum that chronicles the past and present of the Empire State.
Top hotels in Melrose
Microtel Inn by Wyndham Albany Airport
Clean rooms
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Albany Airport
staff were excellent! service was great!
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG
Atrium is impressive but rooms in other areas were a long walk away. Restaurant service and food were very good.
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Albany Airport
Room was very clean. Staff were very friend. And the breakfast was decent for a free hotel breakfast.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Clifton Park/Saratoga Area
We arrived alittle before check in and and was given our room right away. The front desk employee was very friendly. The heat in the room was not working and the manager came right up to the room to check. Moved us to a room with heat. Excellent customer service.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown
Staff
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Melrose
Buckingham Lake
Buckingham Lake might not have many top sights, but Westgate Plaza and Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena 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.
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.
West End
While West End may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Westgate Plaza and Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena.
Buckingham Lake - Crestwood
Though Buckingham Lake - Crestwood may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Westgate Plaza and Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena.
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.
