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Renaissance Albany Hotel
Reviewed on Oct 15, 2025

Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG
Reviewed on Oct 15, 2025

Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown
Reviewed on Oct 15, 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Albany-Downtown
Reviewed on Oct 16, 2025

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Albany Downtown
Reviewed on Oct 17, 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Downtown Albany New York
Reviewed on Oct 15, 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Albany Airport
Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Albany Airport
Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025

Hilton Albany
Reviewed on Oct 16, 2025
Downtown Albany Hotel Guide\n
The never-ending need to wander has been inside you for as long as you can remember. And this time, as you prepare to roam, you long to discover a destination that’s home to quaint coffee shops, dramatic and colorful seasons, and a thriving downtown district that offers attractions both historic and entertaining. The truth of the matter is, you’re searching for a way to get to Albany, New York. The capital city is teeming with activity and a plethora of downtown Albany hotels, which you’ll discover as you saunter your way through the city and snap photographs of the scenic Hudson River that runs through its core. Founded in the early 1600s by Dutch colonists, the city offers a rich history as well as plenty of modern day attractions to explore—ideal for any spirited traveler.
Any Suggestions on Where to Eat in Albany?
In fact, there are many mouthwatering restaurants to try near cheap hotels in downtown Albany, NY. In the heart of the city’s downtown district, there is an abundance of international cuisine available, ranging from Chinese and Indian restaurants to Irish pubs. You could spend weeks wandering through and tasting the best fare, but ensure you don’t fill up on the sumptuous offerings that await you here. There are other neighborhoods that deserve your attention too, after all.
The Washington Park area is ideally located within walking distance of several cafes with sumptuous offerings. Here, you’ll curl up in an oversized armchair inside a bakery or sip a perfectly steamed latte at one of the cozy and comforting cafes on Lark Street. Locals chatter about the city’s happenings as you blow on your artfully crafted coffee concoction and dream of the calm water flowing in the nearby Hudson River. In the city’s Mansion District, let yourself be swept into one of the many well-loved Italian restaurants that make up the neighborhood. Tantalizing plates of homemade tagliatelle pasta topped with sumptuous lamb ragu will confirm that traveling is beneficial for your spirit, as well as your taste buds. The Renaissance Albany Hotel is just a leisurely half-mile walk away, making for a perfect after-dinner stroll.
What Are Some Free Things to Do in Albany?
You may seek thrills, but not always at the cost of your wallet, which we understand. Luckily, there are many free things to do in Albany that will satisfy your soul, such as taking in sweeping views of the city from the Corning Tower Observation Deck. With the bird’s eye view you’ll gain from being 42 floors high, peer down onto the city and take in all of the bustling activity that surrounds Albany downtown hotels. Additionally, Washington Park is a stunning free-of-charge sight to see any time of year, but especially so in spring and summer, when sprawling flower beds are in bloom and locals stretch out lazily across the park’s expansive lawns.
The desire to travel is something that has seemingly always been intrinsically part of you. Certainly you can’t always follow your urge to ramble, but when you do, you like to ensure your travels run smoothly. Book hotels in Albany, such as the Hilton Garden Inn Albany/SUNY Area, and check one item off your list – so you can spend your time daydreaming about explorative days in upstate New York.
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