What's Downtown Albany Like?
There's a lot visitors like about Downtown Albany, especially its restaurants and theater scene. Enjoy the neighborhood's live music and shops. Take in some culture at Palace Theater and Destroyer Escort Historical Museum. There's plenty more to see, including MVP Arena and Albany Capital Center.
Where are the Best Places to Stay in Downtown Albany?
We have 13 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are our travelers' top lodging choices in Downtown Albany:
Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown
Hotel with restaurant, bar- Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Fitness center • Cafe • Central location
Renaissance Albany Hotel
Hotel with restaurant, bar- Free WiFi • Free airport shuttle • 24-hour fitness center • Tennis courts • Attentive staff
Hampton Inn & Suites Albany-Downtown
Hotel with 2 restaurants, bar- Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Fitness center • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Albany Downtown
City-center hotel with 24-hour fitness center- Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Fitness center • 24-hour front desk • Central location
How to Get to Downtown Albany
Flying to:
- Albany Intl. Airport (ALB), 7.2 mi (11.7 km) from Downtown Albany
- Schenectady, NY (SCH-Schenectady County), 16.5 mi (26.5 km) from Downtown Albany
- Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County), 24.6 mi (39.6 km) from Downtown Albany
Things to See and Do in and around Downtown Albany
What to See in Downtown Albany
- MVP Arena
- Albany Capital Center
- Hudson River Way
- Albany Riverfront Park
- Albany City Hall
Things to Do in Downtown Albany
- Palace Theater
- Destroyer Escort Historical Museum
- Irish American Heritage Museum
- Capital Repertory Theater
- Henry Hudson Planetarium