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The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Albany

If you're planning the ultimate weekend getaway in Albany, New York, you'll need to find the perfect place to stay. Luckily, we've analyzed all the hotels in the area based on key criteria, so you can find the perfect place to relax and unwind for a 2-day or 3-day trip. So, our list below can help you decide where to stay for a weekend in Albany because it has a wide variety of hotels to choose from. No matter what your budget is, you're sure to find a place that meets your needs for a long weekend escape. Whether you're traveling with family, friends, or as a couple, there are plenty of affordable and luxurious options to choose from. You can find everything from 3-star and 4-star hotels to luxury hotels, all with comfortable and relaxing rooms which are perfect for that weekend retreat you've been planning. The amenities in these hotels will vary, but you can expect to find everything you need for a comfortable stay. You'll be able to enjoy sightseeing and exploring the city with ease thanks to the great location of these hotels, too. There are also plenty of restaurants nearby where you can indulge in delicious cuisine. For those looking for more action during their weekend escape in Albany, the area has plenty of things to do, from outdoor activities to cultural attractions. So why wait? Book your perfect 3-day trip with one of the best hotels for a weekend in Albany below.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Homewood Suites by Hilton Albany Crossgates Mall

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $172 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Pets allowed
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Located at 1651 Western Avenue, Homewood Suites by Hilton Albany Crossgates Mall has great rooms from $172 (before taxes). It offers room service, a fitness center, breakfast, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes. It has a terrific 8.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 5.4 miles from the city center, visitors will especially love laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, city views, and an indoor pool at this convenient hotel. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Pets allowed
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool
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Residence Inn by Marriott Albany East Greenbush/Tech Valley

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $177 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in Albany
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
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A great place to stay is Residence Inn by Marriott Albany East Greenbush/Tech Valley which has nice rooms starting at $177. Offering a fitness center, breakfast, rooms with kitchens, laundry services, and a free breakfast, it also has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 3 Tech Valley Drive. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, a spa, an indoor pool, and free parking which weekend visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 3.3 miles from the city center. We always love being able to cook meals in a hotel room, and the kitchen here was a nice touch.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Latham Albany Airport

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $148 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Pets allowed
  • Heated pool
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We found TownePlace Suites by Marriott Latham Albany Airport to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $148. We loved that is has room service, a fitness center, a kitchen, breakfast, and rooms with kitchens, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 5 Forts Ferry Road. You'll also find laundry services, golf, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, and an indoor pool which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 7.2 miles from the center of town. It's always nice having a heated pool to relax in. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Pets allowed
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchen/Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Hampton Inn & Suites Albany-Airport

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $138 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Pets allowed
  • Heated pool
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With terrific rooms from $138, Hampton Inn & Suites Albany-Airport, at 45 British American Blvd. Provides room service, a fitness center, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and breakfast. Its terrific guest rating is 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, an indoor pool, and free parking. It's located just 8.6 miles from the city center, too. Everyone loves a nice indoor pool, and the one here does not disappoint! It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Pets allowed
  • Indoor pool
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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The Century House an Ascend Hotel Collection Member

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $129 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in Albany
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
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The Century House an Ascend Hotel Collection Member has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center. The great rooms here start at $129 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 997 New Loudon Rd.. Furthermore, it also offers a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, laundry services, and golf, which is nice for visitors. Just 8.2 miles from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Pets allowed
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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The Desmond Hotel Albany

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $220 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to Albany
  • Family-Friendly
  • Pets allowed
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The great guest rating of The Desmond Hotel Albany is 8.40 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $220, and it's located at 660 Albany Shaker Road. We also love the golf, pet-friendly rooms, an indoor pool, free parking, and a pool table which are great for weekend visitors. And since it's just 5.7 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Pets allowed
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Albany Marriott

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $210 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in Albany
  • Outdoor pool
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A cool place is Albany Marriott because it has great rooms that start at $210. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 189 Wolf Road. Only 5.2 miles from the city center, weekend travelers will especially love laundry services, an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, and a free airport shuttle at this fun hotel. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Indoor pool
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room
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Hilton Garden Inn Albany-SUNY Area

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $130 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in Albany
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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Hilton Garden Inn Albany-SUNY Area offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $130 (before taxes). It's located at 1389 Washington Avenue and has earned a guest rating of 8.30/10. This comfortable hotel is also nice because it offers a hot tub, an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 3.9 miles from the city center. That hot tub is terrific after a long day of sightseeing. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Hilton Garden Inn Albany Airport

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $118 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Pets allowed
  • Heated pool
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Located at 800 Albany Shaker Road, Hilton Garden Inn Albany Airport has great rooms from $118 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. It has a terrific 7.90 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, an indoor pool, and kids meals which visitors will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 7.2 miles from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Hilton Garden Inn Albany Medical Center

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $125 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in Albany
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Pets allowed
  • Heated pool
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A great place to stay is Hilton Garden Inn Albany Medical Center which has nice rooms starting at $125. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet, it also has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 62 New Scotland Avenue. Weekend visitors will really like this terrific hotel which also offers rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, an indoor pool, and free parking. It's located just 1 miles from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Pets allowed
  • Indoor pool
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Also, take a look at the Weekend Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Saratoga Springs, Lake George, Manchester, and Clifton Park.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Albany, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Albany, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Albany, Best Hotels for One Week in Albany, Best Hotels for One Night in Albany, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Albany, or Best Business Hotels in Albany.


How much do hotels for a weekend visit cost in Albany?

Albany Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$158

Visitors will find a large range of terrific weekend trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Albany, New York. The price of these weekend trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average weekend trip hotel price in Albany, New York based on data from 18 hotels is an affordable $158. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Albany.

The average prices of our suggested weekend trip hotels by star rating:

  • 3-star hotels: $158


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