Mansion Area Travel Guide
Albany
Visit Mansion Area
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.
Albany Capital Center
Learn about the events happening in Albany Capital Center during your trip to Albany. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
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.
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.
Empire State Plaza Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Empire State Plaza Convention Center during your trip to Albany. Discover the area's great live music and shops.
Top hotels in Mansion Area
Marriott Albany
Rude staff. No wifi. Terrible drinks.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Albany Airport
Clean room, friendly staff Room’s wall covering was coming loose. Elevator was not working properly. Great location, close to airport, shops and restaurants close by
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown
Clean, renovated nice staff
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Park Manor Hotel
Nice big rooms
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Downtown Albany New York
The staff is always friendly and very helpful! Very comfortable stay, and walking distance to downtown. They also offer free parking which is a huge plus downtown! This is my second work trip to downtown Albany and have stayed here both times. Breakfast is also decent, full, hot breakfast. I definitely ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Albany Airport
There were two employees that obviously hated working the night shift. Otherwise the others were gold!!
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mansion Area
Mansion
When in Mansion, you can plan a visit to New York State Museum and Corning Tower, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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
Downtown Albany is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Hudson River Way and MVP Arena while you're in town.
Hudson Park
While there might not be top attractions in Hudson Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like New York State Museum and Alfred E. Smith State Office Building.
Center Square
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Center Square and surrounding area, you can visit Alfred E. Smith State Office Building and Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena.
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.
