South End
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.
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.
Washington Park
Numerous activities await you in this beloved and idyllic Albany green space, a product of the city’s Golden Age in the late 1800s.
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.
Top hotels in South End
![Microtel Inn by Wyndham Albany Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/66600/66572/7ff3c9ad_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 31 May 2024
![Hilton Garden Inn Albany Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/110000/102000/101993/90427643_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 30 May 2024
![Hyatt Place Albany](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92790000/92787800/92787704/a03e8376_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 28 May 2024
![Hampton Inn & Suites Albany Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1200000/1194400/1194369/023b03b5_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 30 May 2024
![Baymont by Wyndham Latham Albany Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/700/665/8629b1e8_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 21 May 2024
![Hilton Albany](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/430000/424500/424407/1d5d8f9a_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 27 May 2024
Other neighbourhoods around South End
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Mansion Area
Though Mansion Area may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like New York State Museum and MVP Arena.
![New York State Capitol Building featuring heritage architecture and a pond](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/265000/265218-Capitol-Saratoga-Region.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Downtown Albany
Downtown Albany is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to MVP Arena and Hudson River Way while you're in town.
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Buckingham Lake - Crestwood
Though Buckingham Lake - Crestwood may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Washington Park and Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena.
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Melrose
Melrose might not have many top sights, but Westgate Shopping Center and Washington Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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Dunes
Dunes might not have many top sights, but Crossgates Mall and Albany Pine Bush Preserve are two attractions nearby that you can check out.