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UNIQUE Gem in HEART of Albany ★ Spiral Staircase

Apartment near Albany Capital Center in Albany

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Albany, NY
  • Place, MVP Arena
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Albany Capital Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Empire State Plaza Convention Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Albany

Downtown Albany stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Albany apartment, you'll find Albany Capital Center and MVP Arena. New York State Executive Mansion and New York State World War II Memorial are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • MVP Arena - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Albany Capital Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • New York State Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Empire State Plaza Convention Center - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • The Egg - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzeria Sapienza - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bull and Bee Meadery and Tasting Room - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Albany Stadium Restaurant And Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Betty Boop Diner - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Golden Fried Chicken & Pizza - ‬4 min walk

About this property

UNIQUE Gem in HEART of Albany ★ Spiral Staircase

This stylish split-level apartment features two floors connected by a unique steel spiral staircase. Upstairs you'll find a cozy bedroom with a queen bed, a TV, and a full bathroom. The lower level includes a comfortable living room with another TV and a fully equipped kitchen, perfect for relaxing or preparing meals. Please note the spiral staircase may not be suitable for guests with mobility issues or difficulty using stairs.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome.

Frequently asked questions

How close is UNIQUE Gem in HEART of Albany ★ Spiral Staircase to the airport?

This apartment is 8.4 mi (16-min drive) away from the Albany Intl. Airport (ALB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at UNIQUE Gem in HEART of Albany ★ Spiral Staircase?

As of Jun 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at UNIQUE Gem in HEART of Albany ★ Spiral Staircase on Jul 1, 2026 start from $221, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does UNIQUE Gem in HEART of Albany ★ Spiral Staircase have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

How close is UNIQUE Gem in HEART of Albany ★ Spiral Staircase to the beach?

This apartment is 12.3 mi (19-min drive) from Brunswick Vanderheyden Reservoir Park Beach.

Does UNIQUE Gem in HEART of Albany ★ Spiral Staircase offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at UNIQUE Gem in HEART of Albany ★ Spiral Staircase?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

What time is check-in at UNIQUE Gem in HEART of Albany ★ Spiral Staircase?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at UNIQUE Gem in HEART of Albany ★ Spiral Staircase?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does UNIQUE Gem in HEART of Albany ★ Spiral Staircase have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does UNIQUE Gem in HEART of Albany ★ Spiral Staircase have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is UNIQUE Gem in HEART of Albany ★ Spiral Staircase to downtown Albany?

This apartment is 0.3 mi away from Albany.

UNIQUE Gem in HEART of Albany ★ Spiral Staircase Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 26 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

jody b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good communication by host. Convenient & cute place!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was nice and close to the venue.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Austin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was very clean, Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gwendolyn

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

10/10 Excellent

Elvin jr C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Coquina F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracie C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

STACEY

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

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Bob M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

As stated

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

8/10 Good

Kirk H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Beth O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

A short stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Taylor W.

Liked: Check-in
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
Verified

6/10 Okay

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Mark L.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nahvie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Joey D.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann C.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024