West End Travel Guide
Albany
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.
Top hotels in West End
Albany Plaza Hotel
Nothing bad too say about the room
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Motel 6 Albany, NY
Clean room
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Albany Airport
Staff was very nice hotel is always clean breakfast was great
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown
The room was spotless and check in was very pleasant
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG
Very clean room. Love that there was a the full bar and restaurant.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Albany Airport
Everything very nice. Room was clean. The staff was nice and helpful. They have a small restaurant. Great food but pricey for me. Shuttle driver was great...very helpful when I needed a little extra help. My second time staying here when traveling and I would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
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 Albany Institute of History and Art 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 Albany Institute of History and Art.
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, Albany Institute of History and Art and Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena are top sights worth seeing.
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.
