Melrose Travel Guide
Albany
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.
Albany Capital Center
Learn about the events happening in Albany Capital Center during your trip to Albany. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Melrose
200 yr old Historic Farmhouse in Walkable City Neighborhood - 35 min to Saratoga
Beautiful property. Plenty of room for the 8 of us. It checked all of our boxes!
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025
Marriott Albany
Staff was professional and responsive.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown
Great experience!
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Downtown Albany New York
Very close to the bus terminal if you need it.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Hilton Albany
they had a event we waited 30 minutes for elevator we finaly took the stairs 14 floor to go down
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Albany Airport
Great staff and clean room
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Melrose
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.
Pine Hills
Pine Hills might not have many top sights, but Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena and Alfred E. Smith State Office Building are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Buckingham Lake - Crestwood
Though Buckingham Lake - Crestwood may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Westgate Plaza and Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena.
West End
While West End may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Westgate Plaza and Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena.
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 New York State Museum.
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 Alfred E. Smith State Office Building.
