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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Albany
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Albany

1606 Central Avenue, Albany, United States
from $82

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Albany is a budget-friendly stay in Downtown Albany, Albany — a no-frills base for seeing Ten Broeck Mansion and the rest of the area affordably.

The surrounding Downtown Albany district is one of the most convenient parts of Albany to stay in, with restaurants, cafés and transport links close by.

Rates shift with the season and with demand, so the live price on the booking page is always the one to trust — tap through for tonight’s or your dates' real availability.

Key facts

Class
2-star
Area
Downtown Albany
Guest rating
2.3 (1189)
from
$82
Address
1606 Central Avenue, Albany, United States

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Where to stay in Albany: the areas explained

Downtown Albany is the default for a first visit: it puts you within walking distance of the State Capitol, the Empire State Plaza, the Times Union Center and the Amtrak shuttle to Rensselaer station. Rates here run mid-range on weekdays when the Legislature is in session and drop sharply at weekends. Center Square and the Mansion District, just uphill, are largely B&Bs in 19th-century townhouses on Lark Street and Madison Avenue — quieter, cheaper per night, and a 10-minute walk to Washington Park.

For lower rates, look at Colonie, Guilderland or Menands along Wolf Road and Route 5, where chain hotels near Albany International Airport (ALB) sit 15-20 minutes by car from downtown and typically undercut city-centre prices by $40-70 a night. Troy, Schenectady and Cohoes are viable bases if you have a car, each about 10-15 miles out; Saratoga Springs is 35 miles north and prices there behave like a separate market entirely, especially in racing season. Pine Hills, Upper Union Street, Delaware Avenue, Arbor Hill, West Hill, North Albany, Watervliet, Bethlehem, Delmar and the Pastures Historic District are mostly residential and have limited hotel stock — worth searching if you want a specific short-term rental rather than a hotel.

Best time to visit Albany month by month

January and February are the cheapest months in Albany proper, with downtown rooms often at $95-120, because temperatures sit around 20-30°F and there is no legislative crush on weekends. March through early June is Legislative Session peak: Monday to Wednesday rates in Downtown Albany and near the Empire State Plaza can jump 40-60% while lobbyists fill the Hilton and Renaissance, then collapse again Friday to Sunday. Tulip Festival in Washington Park (second weekend of May) is the one weekend downtown prices hold firm.

July and August are steady and warm, mid-80s°F, with the Saratoga thoroughbred meet running mid-July to Labor Day — this pulls prices in Saratoga Springs to $300-500 a night and pushes overflow demand into Albany, Colonie and Schenectady. September and October bring foliage traffic through the Helderbergs and Adirondacks, with a bump around the Capital Region’s college move-ins (UAlbany, RPI in Troy, Siena in Loudonville). November and December are quiet apart from graduation weekends and the Empire State Plaza tree lighting.

Getting around Albany without wasting time

For Downtown Albany, Center Square, the Mansion District and Washington Park you do not need a car — it is a 20-minute walk end to end, and CDTA buses run frequent routes along Madison, Central and Washington Avenues for $1.50 a ride. Amtrak’s Empire Service and Lake Shore Limited use Albany-Rensselaer station across the Hudson, about 2 miles from downtown; a taxi or rideshare across the Dunn Memorial Bridge is $12-15. Albany International (ALB) is 7 miles northwest in Colonie, roughly 15 minutes by car or the CDTA Route 737 bus.

A car becomes worthwhile the moment you want to see Troy (10 miles north on Route 787), Schenectady (17 miles northwest on I-890), Saratoga Springs (35 miles on I-87), or the smaller Capital Region places — Cohoes, Watervliet, Bethlehem, Delmar, Guilderland. Parking downtown runs $15-25 a day in hotel garages; on-street metering runs until 6pm on weekdays and is free at weekends. The I-90/I-87 interchange at exit 24 is the main pinch point and adds 15-20 minutes during the 4-6pm rush.

Questions, answered

Where is Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Albany located?
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Albany is in Downtown Albany, Albany (1606 Central Avenue, Albany, United States), close to Ten Broeck Mansion.
How much does Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Albany cost per night?
Recent rates started around $82 per night, but prices are set live — check the booking page for your exact dates.
How many stars is Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Albany?
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Albany is a 2-star hotel in Albany.
Is Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Albany a good hotel?
Guests rate it 2.3 across 1189 reviews. It’s a value choice for Albany.
What should I book early in Albany?
Book early for the Tulip Festival weekend (second weekend of May), UAlbany and RPI graduation weekends in mid-May, and any Tuesday-Wednesday in Downtown Albany during Legislative Session from February to June. Saratoga Springs during the race meet from mid-July to Labor Day sells out months ahead — if that’s your target, book by March. Race meet overflow into Albany and Schenectady tightens by June. Everything else can be booked 2-3 weeks out without penalty.
What’s the average nightly rate in Albany?
The average nightly rate in Albany is around $150 across the year, weighted heavily by mid-range downtown business hotels. Budget properties in Colonie and Guilderland average closer to $105, and the Renaissance and Morgan State House sit at the top around $260-320. During Legislative Session Tuesdays and Wednesdays, the downtown average jumps to about $210. Weekend rates from October to February are the softest, often below $110 downtown.
Is downtown Albany walkable?
Yes, Downtown Albany is walkable — the core from the Capitol to the Palace Theatre to Lark Street is about a mile end to end. Center Square, the Mansion District and the Pastures Historic District are all reachable on foot from a downtown hotel. Grade matters: State Street climbs steeply from the Hudson up to the Capitol, which is a real workout in winter. Beyond that core, Pine Hills, Arbor Hill and Delaware Avenue are more comfortable by bus or car.
Why are Albany hotels more expensive on weekdays than weekends?
Albany hotels are more expensive on weekdays because the New York State Legislature meets in Albany from January through June, and lobbyists, staff and advocacy groups fill downtown rooms Monday through Wednesday. The Hilton Albany, Renaissance and Hampton Inn Downtown routinely sell out on session Tuesdays while sitting half-empty by Friday. This is the reverse of most US cities and catches leisure travellers out. If your dates are flexible, arriving Thursday and leaving Saturday or Sunday can save $60-100 a night on the same room.
What’s the best area to stay in Albany for a first visit?
Downtown Albany is the best area for a first visit, specifically the blocks between the State Capitol, the Empire State Plaza and Lark Street. You can walk to the New York State Museum, the Palace Theatre and the restaurants of Center Square without moving the car. Rooms here run $140-210 mid-range, and the Amtrak shuttle to Rensselaer station is a 10-minute ride. If downtown is booked out, Center Square B&Bs on Madison or State Street are the next-best walkable choice.
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