City Breaks to Albany

Albany City Break Deals

From £79 per person

Although not many people know it, Albany is the capital of New York and is a booming town with its own set of around 100,000 residents. As well as key government offices, it is home to several famous colleges and universities. With several centuries worth of architectural styles to look at, Albany is a fantastic city break where you can experience a true melting pot of culture.

City Breaks to Albany

Budget-friendly holidays to Albany are available from most major airports in the UK and since the route is so well-loved by tourists, there is bound to be a departure time that suits you. Albany has its own international airport but you won’t find many direct flights there from the UK. Alternatives include John F. Kennedy International and Newark International airports. Make sure you check the CheekyTrip comparison site for more fantastic deals to New York State. Flight duration to this part of the world from most major UK airports is just under 8 hours.

The best time to visit Albany is from May until about October. During this late spring to early autumn period, Albany experiences pleasant, settled weather which is ideal for exploring everything that the city has to offer. A trip to the state of New York is always quite magical around Christmas time, although the snow is sometimes too heavy during the winter from a tourism perspective and can stop you from doing everything that you want to do.

For all of the architecture enthusiasts out there, Albany is definitely the city for you. With its mix of tall skyscrapers, temples, churches and other historic buildings, you won’t get tired of seeing everything that this city has to offer. One of the first places you should go is Albany City Hall closely followed by the New York State Capitol Building. Both of these places are incredible and worth a good photo or two. Museums are also a popular tourist activity in Albany, with New York state museum probably the pick of the bunch. For some fresh air and scenic walks, be sure to check out Washington Park.

The accommodation options in Albany are widespread to ensure that no matter your budgets and preferences when travelling to the region, you will have somewhere wonderful to stay. Cheap motels and hostels are available as are standard 3-star hotels and luxurious venues with all of the highest quality facilities and amenities. No matter what you seek, Albany is likely to have it. The same is true in terms of cuisine and dining out in the city. Dishes from all over the world are available and the best places to eat are in Downtown and in the New Scotland and Pine Hills areas.

If you are looking for a cheap holiday to Albany in New York, we can certainly help you out. Cheekytrip is a price comparison site with holiday offers from over three dozen travel companies. Since they are all keen for your business, prices are very competitive. To find the best deal, simply enter your dates, destination and point of departure into our search engine and within a matter of minutes, we'll find you the Albany holiday that works for you. As offers and prices change daily, it’s best not to wait around for too long. Go ahead and book now.