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.
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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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Top hotels in Downtown 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 ฿3,350 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿3,350
฿3,836 total
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 Palace Theater are located ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,208 reviews)
"I forgot to take with me my very good pair of brand new shoes from the hotel room at the end of my stay. When I called to enquire, the front desk told me that house keeping did not turn in any shoe from the room. Not surprised!"

Reviewed on 27 Oct 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 ฿3,783 per night from 27 Nov to 28 Nov
฿3,783
฿4,332 total
27 Nov - 28 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 ...
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 ฿3,704 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿3,704
฿4,241 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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)
"I didn’t like that there wasn’t scrambled eggs and instead it was western omelets. I don’t eat meat and my husband doesn’t eat peppers."

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Albany-Downtown
Hilton Albany

Hilton Albany

3.5 out of 5
40 Lodge Street Albany NY
The price is ฿3,573 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿3,573
฿4,091 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,212 reviews)
"The hotel room was extremely humid and warm every day. There was so much condensation on the windows, there were puddles of water on the windowsill. I asked the front desk staff if this was normal and if someone could check the room, she said that the fan in the room does not work and to turn it ..."

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026

Hilton Albany
Renaissance Albany Hotel

Renaissance Albany Hotel

3.5 out of 5
144 State Street Albany NY
The price is ฿5,235 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿5,235
฿5,995 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Anthony has a sunny disposition and went out of his way to help us have an excellent stay!"

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2026

Renaissance Albany Hotel
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 ฿5,031 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿5,031
฿5,760 total
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
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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, Colonie Center Mall and Colonie Center are just a few notable stops.

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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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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Roessleville

If you're spending some time in Roessleville, Colonie Center Mall and Colonie Center are top sights worth seeing.

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