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Visiting Albany

Travellers to Albany give high marks for the live music scene, university vibe and theatre. This city also attracts tourists with its hockey games, entertainment and shopping. Top sights in the city include Times Union Center, New York State Capitol Building and The Egg.

• There are 130 hotels and other accommodation options in Albany
• The closest major airport is in Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.), 7.2 mi (11.5 km) from the city centre
• The next closest is in Schenectady, NY (SCH-Schenectady County), 16.3 mi (26.3 km) away

Sightseeing and Staying in Albany

Known for its live music, theatres and art, the city's cultural venues include The Egg, Palace Theater and New York State Museum. The city is notable for landmarks like New York State Capitol Building, Corning Tower and Pruyn House. The city's natural beauty is on display at Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza, Washington Park and Westland Hills Park.

In East Greenbush, you can choose from 130 hotels and other accommodation choices so you can easily plan your perfect holiday retreat at an affordable rate. These are top ranked ones based on our user reviews:

• Comfort Inn & Suites Schenectady - Scotia - Amenities at this inn include free breakfast and an indoor pool. It's a favourite with Expedia travellers for its breakfast and clean, comfortable rooms.
• Homewood Suites By Hilton Schenectady - Our customers like the family-friendly amenities and breakfast at this hotel. This 3-star hotel features free breakfast, a restaurant and an indoor pool.
• Oakcliff Bed and Breakfast (Halfmoon/Saratoga County) - This 3.5-star bed & breakfast features free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Expedia customers like its breakfast and clean, comfortable rooms.

Other favourite sights in Albany include Times Union Center, Albany Institute of History and Art and Colonie Center Mall. In the surrounding area, popular places to visit include Saratoga Spa State Park, located 27.8 mi (44.8 km) from the heart of the city, and Saratoga Performing Arts Center, which is 28.1 mi/45.2 km away.

Getting around Albany

To venture out into the surrounding area, ride one of the trains from Albany-Rensselaer Station or Schenectady Station. Albany may not have many public transport choices so consider a car rental to maximise your time.

Dressing for Albany

• Between January and March, you can expect average temperatures of 11°C during the day and -10°C at night
• From April to June, the average during the day is 27°C, whilst the average at night is 0°C
• July to September has daytime averages of 28°C with night-time averages of 7°C
• Between October and December, you can expect daytime averages of 19°C and night-time averages of -9°C
• About 999.50 millimetres of rain falls on Albany each year
• Usually July and August are the hottest months with an average of 27°C, whereas January and February are often coldest, averaging -9°C