Downtown Albany Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Popular places to visit

Activities


Our pick of the best Downtown Albany Hotel Deals

Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown

Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown

3 out of 5
82 MONTGOMERY STREET, Albany, NY
The price is AU$205 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
AU$205
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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 breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,219 reviews)
"I was very comfortable"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

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$184 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$184
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"Very friendly welcoming valet and desk staff made me feel very welcomed back."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Albany-Downtown
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Downtown Albany New York

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Downtown Albany New York

2 out of 5
300 Broadway, Albany, NY
The price is AU$191 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$191
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Albany. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions MVP Arena and Colonie ...
7.8/10 Good! (353 reviews)
"Friendly"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

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$220 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
AU$220
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,000 reviews)
"🔥"

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025

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 AU$198 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$198
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (997 reviews)
"Easy check in process. Friendly front desk receptionist."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

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 AU$324 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$324
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (957 reviews)
"Less than 100 m away from State’s Capitol, and Empire State Plaza. These are the most important buildings , plus City Hall, and the State University. All important sights are walking distances."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

Renaissance Albany Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Albany

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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 New York State Capitol Building.

Center Square
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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 The Egg.

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
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South End

Though South End may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Destroyer Escort Historical Museum and New York State Museum.

South End
Mesa Verde National Park which includes desert views, tranquil scenes and landscape views

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.

Sheridan Hollow


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