Name: Days Inn by Wyndham Albany SUNY
Address: 1230 Western Avenue, Albany, United States, Albany, United States
Price range: $79
Rating: 3.6

Question 1

Where is Days Inn by Wyndham Albany SUNY located?

Accepted Answer

Days Inn by Wyndham Albany SUNY is in Pine Hills, Albany (1230 Western Avenue, Albany, United States), close to central Pine Hills.

Question 2

How much does Days Inn by Wyndham Albany SUNY cost per night?

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Recent rates started around $79 per night, but prices are set live — check the booking page for your exact dates.

Question 3

How many stars is Days Inn by Wyndham Albany SUNY?

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Days Inn by Wyndham Albany SUNY is a 2-star hotel in Albany.

Question 4

Is Days Inn by Wyndham Albany SUNY a good hotel?

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Guests rate it 3.6 across 677 reviews. It's a value choice for Albany.

Question 5

What’s the cheapest month to visit Albany?

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February is the cheapest month, with downtown rooms often at $95-120 and no major event pressure. January is similar but the first week can be inflated by the start of Legislative Session on the first Wednesday of the month. November, excluding Thanksgiving week, is the next cheapest. Avoid the second weekend of May (Tulip Festival) and any Tuesday or Wednesday during session if you’re trying to minimise cost.

Question 6

How many nights should I spend in Albany?

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Two nights covers Albany itself — the Capitol, the Empire State Plaza, the New York State Museum, Washington Park and Lark Street. Add a third night if you want to include Troy or Schenectady, both about 10-17 miles away. Four nights lets you drive the 35 miles up I-87 to Saratoga Springs. Beyond four you’re using Albany as a Capital Region base rather than seeing the city.

Question 7

How do I get from Albany airport to downtown?

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Albany International (ALB) is 7 miles northwest of downtown in Colonie, and the drive is 15-20 minutes down I-87 and the Northway. A taxi or Uber runs about $25-35. The CDTA Route 737 bus goes airport to downtown for $1.50 and takes around 30 minutes, running roughly every half hour. Most downtown hotels do not run their own shuttles, so budget for the rideshare.

Question 8

Do I need a car in Albany?

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You don’t need a car if you’re staying in Downtown Albany, Center Square or the Mansion District and only visiting the city itself — everything is within a 20-minute walk and CDTA buses fill the gaps at $1.50 a ride. You do need a car if you want to see Troy, Schenectady, Saratoga Springs, Cohoes, Delmar or Bethlehem, because rail and bus links between those places are slow. Parking downtown is $15-25 a day at hotel garages. Rideshare works reliably in the city core but thins out in the surrounding towns after 10pm.

Question 9

Is Albany better for families or couples?

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Albany suits couples slightly better than families, mainly because the draws are political and cultural — the Capitol, the Albany Institute of History and Art, restaurants on Lark Street and Delaware Avenue. Families do well with the New York State Museum (free entry) and the Henry Hudson Planetarium, and the Albany Aqua Ducks tour in summer. For a family trip lasting more than two nights, Saratoga Springs 35 miles north has more kid-oriented options including Saratoga Spa State Park. Book a suite in Colonie for family value — chains along Wolf Road are cheaper and roomier than downtown.

Days Inn by Wyndham Albany SUNY

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