Downtown Albany

Albany
New York State Capitol Building featuring a pond and heritage architecture
Times Union Center which includes a city
New York State Capitol Building featuring heritage elements and a city
Hudson River Way showing views
Hudson River Way featuring a bridge and a city

Popular places to visit

Times Union Center which includes a city

MVP Arena

5/5(1 review)

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.

MVP Arena
Palace Theater showing signage and night scenes

Palace Theater

3/5(1 review)

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.

Palace Theater
Albany City Hall featuring heritage architecture

Albany City Hall

Explore Albany’s hub of local government. Pay particular attention to the ornate Common Council chamber and eye-catching and melodic carillon tower.

Albany City Hall
Hudson River Way showing a bridge as well as a small group of people

Hudson River Way

This pedestrian bridge, known for its lampposts featuring historical paintings, spans Interstate 787 to connect Albany’s downtown and the Hudson River.

Hudson River Way
USS Slater which includes military items

USS Slater

Step back in time on this refurbished ship, the last of a class of warships that kept naval convoys safe from submarines and aircraft throughout World War II.

USS Slater
University at Albany

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.

University at Albany

Things to do

Albany Bar Hunt: Albany's Abuzz

Self-Guided Bar Hunt: Albany's Abuzz

HK$96
per adult
Self-Guided Bar Hunt: Albany's Abuzz
Private Axe Throwing for 1 Hour

Private Axe Throwing for 1 Hour

HK$194
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Axe Throwing for 1 Hour
Ghosts of Albany Haunted Walking Tour

Ghosts of Albany Haunted Walking Tour

HK$233
per adult
Ghosts of Albany Haunted Walking Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown Albany

Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown
Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown
3 out of 5
82 MONTGOMERY STREET, Albany, NY
The price is HK$858 per night from 2 Jan to 3 Jan
HK$858
HK$978 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2025
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Albany. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (747 reviews)
"Good location, well maintained. Breakfast was excellent."

Reviewed on 15 Dec 2024

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 HK$984 per night from 1 Jan to 2 Jan
HK$984
HK$1,122 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2025
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Albany. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Good location"

Reviewed on 14 Dec 2024

Hampton Inn & Suites Albany-Downtown
Hilton Albany
Hilton Albany
3.5 out of 5
40 Lodge Street, Albany, NY
The price is HK$1,011 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
HK$1,011
HK$1,153 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2025
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Albany. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
Good Location, But Dated
"Rooms are showing their age, and food options could be a lot better."

Reviewed on 8 Dec 2024

Hilton Albany
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 HK$932 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
HK$932
HK$1,063 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Albany. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Easy to find, great parking, very friendly front staff. Our room was lovely very clean. We were only a few minutes walk to excellent restaurants and to the comedy venue we were going to."

Reviewed on 16 Dec 2024

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Albany Downtown
Renaissance Albany Hotel
Renaissance Albany Hotel
3.5 out of 5
144 State Street, Albany, NY
The price is HK$1,422 per night from 17 Jan to 18 Jan
HK$1,422
HK$1,621 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan 2025
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Albany. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (881 reviews)
"I’ll be back"

Reviewed on 17 Dec 2024

Renaissance Albany Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Albany Airport
Hilton Garden Inn Albany Airport
3 out of 5
800 Albany Shaker Rd, Latham, NY
The price is HK$737 per night from 1 Jan to 2 Jan
HK$737
HK$840 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2025
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Latham. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,095 reviews)
"The staff was truly lovely. Property is older but very clean"

Reviewed on 10 Dec 2024

Hilton Garden Inn Albany Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Albany

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Pastures

While Pastures may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Destroyer Escort Historical Museum and Hudson River.

Pastures
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Mansion Area

Though Mansion Area may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like New York State Museum and MVP Arena.

Mansion Area
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Mansion

When in Mansion, you can plan a visit to New York State Museum and MVP Arena, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Mansion
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Center Square

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Center Square and surrounding area, you can visit Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena and Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza.

Center Square
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Hudson Park

While visiting Hudson Park, you might make a stop by sights like Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza and Zuzu s Wonderful Life Inc.

Hudson Park
Palace Theater which includes heritage elements

Arbor Hill

If you're spending some time in Arbor Hill, Palace Theater and Ten Broeck Mansion are top sights worth seeing.

Arbor Hill

Downtown Albany