Albany International Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels
Airport Area (Wolf Road)
Airport area · about 1-2 km from the terminal (5 minutes by car); several hotels offer a free shuttle
Best for: those making a short layover or leaving at dawn who want to reach the gate within minutes
- a free shuttle to the terminal at several properties
- just minutes from check-in to the gate even at peak times
- a commercial area along Wolf Road, little else on foot in the evening
- to dine outside the hotel you still need a car
Recommended hotels in this area
- Courtyard by Marriott Albany Airport: free shuttle to the airport and renovated rooms, among the best rated in the area
- Residence Inn by Marriott Albany Airport: rooms with a kitchen less than 2 km from the terminal, convenient for those staying more than one night
- Home2 Suites by Hilton Albany Airport/Wolf Rd: 5 minutes from the terminal, with a kitchen in the room and hot breakfast included
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Downtown and the Capitol
City centre · about 18 minutes by car or taxi from the airport; some hotels offer a free shuttle on request
Best for: those who want to visit the Capitol, the Empire State Plaza and the historic center on foot
- a few minutes' walk from the Capitol and the Empire State Plaza
- restaurants, brewpubs and venues of the historic center nearby
- farther from the airport than the other areas
- parking is almost always paid
Recommended hotels in this area
- Renaissance Albany Hotel: in the historic DeWitt Clinton building, at the foot of the Capitol, with a free airport shuttle
- Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown: a recent hotel a few steps from the venues downtown and the Hudson riverfront
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SUNY / University
Neighbourhood · about 15 minutes by car or taxi from the airport
Best for: those attending an event or visit at the University at Albany who want to stay near the campus
- a few minutes from the University at Albany campus
- rates generally lower than the central areas
- a residential neighborhood, little else on foot in the evening
- too far to walk to the historic center
Recommended hotels in this area
- Hilton Garden Inn Albany/SUNY Area: right next to the university campus, a practical choice for events or visits to the university
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Crossgates Mall
Neighbourhood · about 15 minutes by car or taxi from the airport
Best for: those traveling by car who want stores and restaurants a few steps from the hotel
- connected to the Crossgates Mall shopping center
- rooms with a kitchenette, convenient for families
- you always need a car to get around elsewhere in the city
- a commercial area, little life outside the shopping center
Recommended hotels in this area
- Homewood Suites by Hilton Albany Crossgates Mall: next to the shopping center, with suites equipped with a kitchen for longer stays
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