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.
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.
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.
Washington Park
Numerous activities await you in this beloved and idyllic Albany green space, a product of the city’s Golden Age in the late 1800s.
Activities
Private Axe Throwing for 1 Hour
Our pick of the best West End Hotel Deals
Albany Plaza Hotel
Room clean. Very courteous
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Albany Airport
Staff is awesome!! They are all very friendly and respond very quickly to any issues
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown
REALLY nice room, GREAT service! A+++
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG
I really don't like it when a simple "rate our experience" becomes a full-blown survey.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Albany Airport
It was a very clean friendly place
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Tru By Hilton Albany Airport, NY
This is by far our favorite hotel to book before an early flight in Albany. The staff is great. The property (including the room) is always spotless. The fitness center is perfect for a quick workout. We won’t stay anywhere else.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 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 Albany Institute of History and Art.
Pine Hills
Pine Hills might not have many top sights, but Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena and Albany Institute of History and Art 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 Albany Institute of History and Art.
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, Albany Institute of History and Art and Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena are top sights worth seeing.
Buckingham Lake
Buckingham Lake might not have many top sights, but Westland Hills Park and Westgate Plaza are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
