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. Plan a fun excursion to MVP Arena and Jennings Landing. There's plenty more to see, including Hudson River Way 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
- Hudson River Way
- MVP Arena
- Albany Capital Center
- Albany City Hall
- Corning City Preserve
Things to Do in Downtown Albany
- Destroyer Escort Historical Museum
- Capital Repertory Theater
- USS Slater
- Irish American Heritage Museum
- Jennings Landing