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 Museum
Marvel at New York garnet, greet an ancient mastodon and ride a carousel at this museum that chronicles the past and present of the Empire State.
Top hotels in Melrose
Microtel Inn by Wyndham Albany Airport
Good...
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Albany Airport
Room was clean and comfortable. Airport shuttle was great. And Casey at the desk was terrific! Will stay again
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG
Everything quick & easy
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Downtown Albany New York
Front staff very pretty
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown
Decent room for a last minute booking
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Albany Airport
Friendly front desk. I appreciate the 2 bottles of water. When I arrived in my room the bathroom fan was running. I thought that was strange, but noticed a weird smile in the bathroom. I closed the slider door and did fine as long as the door was kept closed. I slept well, bed comfortable, breakfast ...
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Melrose
Buckingham Lake
Buckingham Lake might not have many top sights, but Westgate Plaza and Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Pine Hills
Pine Hills might not have many top sights, but Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena and New York State Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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.
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 Albany Institute of History and Art.
Melrose Travel Guide
- Proctors Theater
- Hudson River
- New York State Museum
- Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena
- New York State Capitol Building
- Central Park Rose Garden
- Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza
- Troy Waterfront Farmers' Market
- Destroyer Escort Historical Museum
- Clifton Park Ice Arena
