Downtown Albany Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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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Activities

Albany Sunset Sightseeing Cruise

Albany Sunset Live Music Cruise

AU$70
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Albany Sunset Live Music Cruise
Albany: Hudson River Sunset Cruise with Live Music

Albany: Hudson River Sunset Cruise with Live Music

AU$63
per adult
Albany: Hudson River Sunset Cruise with Live Music
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Our pick of the best Downtown Albany Hotel Deals

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 AU$175 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$175
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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 Colonie Center Mall are ...
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Downtown Albany New York
Hilton Albany

Hilton Albany

3.5 out of 5
40 Lodge Street Albany NY
The price is AU$195 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
AU$195
6 Sept - 7 Sept
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 ...
Hilton Albany
Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown

Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown

3 out of 5
82 MONTGOMERY STREET Albany NY
The price is AU$168 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$168
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,832 reviews)
"The Hyatt Place in downtown Albany was our pit stop on the way to Tanglewood. Don’t stay in the expensive Berkshires- stay here! 30- 40 minutes to Lenox Ma. Great room, better than average breakfast, coffee in room, and a most incredible staff member this morning that greeted us warmly and walked ..."

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

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 AU$169 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
AU$169
6 Sept - 7 Sept
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 ...
Hampton Inn & Suites Albany-Downtown
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 AU$222 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$222
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Affordable and clean, good location."

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Albany Downtown
Renaissance Albany Hotel

Renaissance Albany Hotel

3.5 out of 5
144 State Street Albany NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$284 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
AU$284
4 Sept - 5 Sept
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 ...
Renaissance Albany Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Albany

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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, Northway Mall and Colonie Center Mall are just a few notable stops.

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Photo by Rick Tuers
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Roessleville

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

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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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.

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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.

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