West End Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Egg
One of the country’s most unique buildings, this performance space is both an architectural marvel and a great place to catch a show.
Our pick of the best West End Hotel Deals
Albany Plaza Hotel
The staff are friendly and helpful. However, the mattress was old and sagging. The sink was draining extremely slowly. The breakfast consisting of a boiled egg, toast, butter and peanut butter, tea or coffee. But there was no jam. That was a problem for me as I did not was the butter or peanut butter, ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Marriott Albany
Everything was fine except for the bedding. All the pillows smelled like body odor bad. I can’t figure out how the cleaner didn’t smell them when changing the bedding. I didn’t use them and their systems were down soo their phone wasn’t working to call the desk. Everything else was fine.
Reviewed on 10 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
Dirty room all around including comforter. Old broken faucet handle and broken toilet holder. One tiny garbage in kitchen area nothing in living space or in bathroom.
Reviewed on 8 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
Other neighbourhoods around West End
Washington Square
Though Washington Square may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena and Alfred E. Smith State Office Building.
Pine Hills
Pine Hills might not have many top sights, but Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena and Alfred E. Smith State Office Building are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
New Scotland
While New Scotland may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena and New York State Museum.
Arbor Hill
If you're spending some time in Arbor Hill, Palace Theater and Ten Broeck Mansion are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Buckingham Lake
Buckingham Lake might not have many top sights, but Westgate Plaza and Westgate Shopping Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
