Joseph Winthrop Holley, born in 1874 to former slaves in Winnsboro, South Carolina, founded the institution in 1903 as the Albany Bible and Manual Training Institute. W. E. B. Du Bois inspired Holley to return to the South after he read Du Bois's writings on the plight of Albany's blacks in The Souls of Black Folk. Holley relocated to Albany to start a school. With the help of a $2,600 gift from the Hazard family, Holley organized a board of trustees and purchased 50 acres (200,000 m2) of land for the campus, all within a year. The aim of the institution at the time was to provide elementary education and teacher training for the local Black population. It was turned over to the state of Georgia in 1917 as Georgia Normal and Agricultural College, a two-year agricultural and teacher-training institution.

In 1932, the school became part of the University System of Georgia and in 1943 it was granted four-year status and renamed Albany State College. The transition to four-year status heavily increased the school's enrollment. In 1981 the college offered its first graduate program, a prelude to the school being upgraded to university status in 1996.

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Hilton Garden Inn Albany

101 S Front St Albany GA

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0.56 mi from Albany State University

$98 nightly

$119 total

Mar 22 - Mar 23

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This hotel features an outdoor pool, a gym, and a restaurant. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. You'll appreciate the seasonal outdoor pool, bar/lounge, and limo/town car service.

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Noble Suites

911 E Oglethorpe Blvd Albany GA

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0.79 mi from Albany State University

$57 nightly

$71 total

Mar 15 - Mar 16

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Free WiFi in public areas is available at this hotel. Take advantage of the free self parking.

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Hotel Inn Albany

406 W Oglethorpe Blvd Albany GA

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0.92 mi from Albany State University

$106 nightly

$129 total

Mar 23 - Mar 24

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An outdoor pool, free self parking, and laundry facilities are featured at this hotel. Guests will appreciate free perks like continental breakfast and WiFi in public areas. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can provide around-the-clock assistance.

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Beautiful Private 3 Bedroom Home

Albany GA

1.53 mi from Albany State University

$300 nightly

$347 total

Mar 19 - Mar 20

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This vacation home features barbecue grills.

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Stay Peachy, Stay Chic - Modern Southern Charm

Albany GA

1.55 mi from Albany State University

$274 nightly

$318 total

Apr 11 - Apr 12

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This condo featured laundry facilities and barbecue grills.

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Regent Motel

840 W Oglethorpe Blvd Albany GA

1.64 mi from Albany State University

$49 nightly

$61 total

Apr 1 - Apr 2

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Staff at the 24-hour front desk can provide around-the-clock assistance. Take advantage of the free self parking.

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Luxury Inn by OYO Albany

201 Thornton Dr Albany GA

1.99 mi from Albany State University

$50 nightly

$62 total

Mar 21 - Mar 22

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This motel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. A fireplace in the lobby is provided and the front desk is staffed around-the-clock.

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Red Roof Inn & Suites Albany, GA

1400 Dawson Road Albany GA

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2.73 mi from Albany State University

$75 nightly

$92 total

Mar 15 - Mar 16

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This hotel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free continental breakfast, free WiFi, and free self parking. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the express check-in and free internet in public areas. Express check-out and free newspapers are also provided.

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Merry Acres Inn

1500 Dawson Rd Albany GA

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2.81 mi from Albany State University

$125 nightly

$150 total

Mar 15 - Mar 16

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This hotel features an outdoor pool and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas, laundry service, and free airport shuttle. Guests will appreciate freebies like continental breakfast and free self parking.

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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Albany, GA

2809 Nottingham Way Albany GA

Free Cancellation

5.06 mi from Albany State University

$85 nightly

$103 total

Mar 22 - Mar 23

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This hotel features a 24-hour gym and a steam room. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. Guests will appreciate freebies like buffet breakfast and free self parking.

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Baymont by Wyndham Albany at Albany Mall

2720 Dawson Rd Albany GA

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5.72 mi from Albany State University

$76 nightly

$93 total

Apr 5 - Apr 6

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This hotel features an outdoor pool and a gym. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi in public areas. Free self parking, express check-out, and a computer station are also offered.

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Albany by IHG

2713 Pointe North Blvd Albany GA

Free Cancellation

5.96 mi from Albany State University

$127 nightly

$152 total

Mar 22 - Mar 23

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This hotel features an indoor pool and a gym. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. Guests will appreciate freebies like buffet breakfast and free self parking.

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Accommodation	174 hotels
Lowest Price	$61
Highest Price	$347
Popular hotels	Merry Acres Inn, Hilton Garden Inn Albany, Red Roof Inn & Suites Albany, GA, Noble Suites, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Albany by IHG, Hotel Inn Albany, Baymont by Wyndham Albany at Albany Mall, Beautiful Private 3 Bedroom Home, Luxury Inn by OYO Albany, Stay Peachy, Stay Chic - Modern Southern Charm, Regent Motel, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Albany, GA

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Merry Acres Inn

4 out of 5

Posted 8 hours ago

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"Good location but more a motel than a hotel. They are working on remodeling it but rooms are clean and updated."

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Baymont by Wyndham Albany at Albany Mall

4 out of 5

Posted 5 days ago

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"The staff here were exceptionally friendly and helpful. THe lobby was lovely and welcoming, and our room was simple but clean and had what we needed for a short stay. It was a good deal for what we paid. Thank you!"

A verified traveler stayed at Baymont by Wyndham Albany at Albany Mall