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UNIQUE Gem in HEART of Albany ★ Spiral Staircase

Apartment with kitchen, 6-minute walk to MVP Arena

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Interior
1 bedroom, WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Exterior detail

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Albany, NY
  • Place, Albany Capital Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, MVP Arena
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, The Egg
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Albany

Located in Downtown Albany, this apartment is within a 5-minute walk of sights such as New York State Executive Mansion and New York State World War II Memorial. The apartment includes a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
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What's nearby

  • Albany Capital Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • MVP Arena - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Egg - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • New York State Capitol Building - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Empire State Plaza Convention Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Albany-Rensselaer Station - 3 min drive
  • Albany Intl. Airport (ALB) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hattie’s Albany - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Golden Fried Chicken & Pizza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria Sapienza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bull and Bee Meadery and Tasting Room - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The City Beer Hall - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

UNIQUE Gem in HEART of Albany ★ Spiral Staircase

MODERN beautifully furnished apartment with UNIQUE spiral staircase. Newly renovated, cozy and trendy! PRIME location in the heart of downtown Albany and walking distance to popular restaurants, and cafes on Lark Street. Local attractions including The Egg, Empire State Plaza, Times Union Center are less than 5 minutes away. 4K Smart TV with Netflix, stocked kitchen & bathroom, high speed internet ready for you to use! Free street parking. Available for long term stays!
The apartment is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and space to spread out with a separate bedroom. The apartment also includes a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No shoes on in the unit

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 1 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Long-term renters welcome.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near this apartment?

This apartment is situated in Downtown Albany, just steps from New York State Executive Mansion and New York State World War II Memorial, and within a short walk of MVP Arena. You'll also find Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza and New York State Museum less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at this apartment?

No, this apartment doesn't offer parking.

Is this apartment next to a casino?

No, this apartment is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this apartment?

No, there is no indoor pool at this apartment.

Is UNIQUE Gem in HEART of Albany ★ Spiral Staircase a good place to stay for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this apartment, including a kitchen and a smart TV in each apartment and kitchens in some.

Are there hot tubs at UNIQUE Gem in HEART of Albany ★ Spiral Staircase?

No, this apartment doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this apartment offer breakfast?

No, this apartment doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this apartment allow pets to stay for free?

Although cats and dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this apartment.

Where is the closest airport to this apartment?

The closest major airport to this apartment is Albany Intl. Airport (ALB), which is 8.4 mi away (16 minutes by car). Another top airport is Schenectady, NY (SCH-Schenectady County), which is located 22.5 mi away (28-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at UNIQUE Gem in HEART of Albany ★ Spiral Staircase?

No, there aren't any apartments with balconies at UNIQUE Gem in HEART of Albany ★ Spiral Staircase.

Reviews

UNIQUE Gem in HEART of Albany ★ Spiral Staircase Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn H., Beckley, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
It was nice and close to the venue.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Taylor W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The host never responded to my request for an early check in but other than that, communication back and forth was fine. When we arrived, the cleanliness of the apartment was NOT up to standard but this was a situation that the host helped resolve during our stay. We were content with the solution but initially super frustrated. Definitely not our best experience but the unit was nice. I will say however that this isn’t the place for anyone who has issues walking up and down stairs frequently or mobility issues in general.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elvin jr C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really nice I had an event in MVP arena and I walked over lest than 5 min walk really nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kirk H., RAPID CITY, SD

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique place to stay

You get your steps in - the bedroom, bathroom, and only TV are upstairs the spiral staircase - but the two floor setup is pretty cool if you don't have mobility issues. The kitchen was fantastic with great stove/oven - and allowed me to cook for others. Communications could be better - but the apartment was very clean and the bathroom very nice. I would have no problem in repeating an extended stay where a kitchen is important (feel like it is wasted if you don't cook)
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nahvie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely apt! Close to downtown

It was clean and fully stocked and updated! The neighborhood is a little rundown, I wouldnt walk around it at night (as a non minority woman), but I felt plenty safe the entire time. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weeknight Concert Visit

Got tickets for a band at Empire Live. Was able to walk to/from the show easily. Street parking was not an issue.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Coquina F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect in every way!

Great location, super clean, great communication with the host! The pictures and listed details match what were listed. We had a great time and if we come back will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Bob M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Brooklyn comes to Albany

I came to Albany from an event at The Egg. It took me a while to figure out the check-in process. But once inside, I wished to book this property for a longer stay. There's a nice restaurant around the corner and a bar down the block. This is a good spot for walking to downtown Albany.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Joey D.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

Liked: Cleanliness

As stated

The property and location was as described. Plenty of parking on the side street. No issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann C.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There was coffee but no creamer. We left a quart of half and half in the frig. No bath soap. Dirty shower rug. Close to The Egg. Nice location. Neighborhood a bit sketchy but ok.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

STACEY, Kenmore

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is well maintained and clean. Just the right amount of room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwendolyn

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was very comfortable and in a good area of downtown Albany.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short but sweet stay!

The stay was short but sweet! Everything was clean and exactly what we needed as a stopover stay on our way to another destination. The only snafu was the emailed instructions said to check the lockbox for a key and there was no key (Linda had switched to an electronic keypad and we just had not realized!). Linda was quick to speak with us over the phone about this and the matter was resolved in under 5 minutes. Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Mark L.

Questionable Location

The location for this property is a huge drawback. When we arrived there was a section of the road very nearby cordoned off for police activity for several hours. We did not feel comfortable walking around at all or parking our car. We left first thing in the morning before 7am. Hopefully the neighborhood is on an upswing but it's not close to acceptable yet. A small issue with cleanliness of the bathmat. Overall not an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tracie C.

Cute Place!

Had a nice stay the weekend before so we stayed again this past weekend. In walking distance to some key spots. Great restaurant around the corner. Cozy place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Beth O.

Liked: Cleanliness

A short stay

Property was clean. Internet was too slow to use.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024