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UNIQUE Gem in HEART of Albany ★ Spiral Staircase

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • 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, The Egg
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

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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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No shoes on in the unit

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3282367vb
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
On-site 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

About the area

Albany

Downtown Albany, a neighbourhood in Albany, is home to this apartment. New York State Executive Mansion and New York State World War II Memorial are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include The Egg and Cultural Education Center. Destroyer Escort Historical Museum and USS Slater are also worth visiting.
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Albany, NY

What's nearby

  • MVP Arena - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Albany Capital Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Empire State Plaza Convention Center - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The Egg - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • New York State Capitol Building - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is UNIQUE Gem in HEART of Albany ★ Spiral Staircase pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at UNIQUE Gem in HEART of Albany ★ Spiral Staircase?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is UNIQUE Gem in HEART of Albany ★ Spiral Staircase located?

Located in Downtown Albany, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of New York State Executive Mansion and New York State World War II Memorial. Albany Capital Center and Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza are also within 10 minutes. Albany-Rensselaer Station is 30 minutes by foot.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

Kathryn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was nice and close to the venue.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan 2026
Thanks for your feedback! We’re happy you had a great stay and appreciate your suggestions. Hope to welcome you back soon!
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
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan 2026
Thanks for your feedback! We’re happy you had a great stay and appreciate your suggestions. Hope to welcome you back soon!
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Nov 2024
Thank you so much and we're glad you had a wonderful time! You are welcome back anytime.
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
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the initial issues with cleanliness and the early check-in request—we understand how frustrating that must have been. We’re glad we were able to resolve the situation during your stay and that you found the unit nice overall. We also appreciate your note about the stairs, as it’s important for future guests to know. We hope to provide an even smoother experience next time.
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
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Nov 2024
We are located 5 minutes away from the MVP so there are always police just due to the location of the MVP. The area is very safe and there is a wonderful restaurant downstairs. I can assure you it is very safe, and such a prime downtown location! Our patrons have really enjoyed their stay. Sorry for your feedback, please reach out to us directly next time if you would like to switch units we are happy to accommodate!
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

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

About the host

Hosted by Linda

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Why they chose this property

"Modern, central apartment in the heart of downtown Albany featuring a unique spiral staircase and stylish furnishings.

• 5-minute walk to Empire State Plaza, The Egg & MVP Arena
• Downtown Albany’s premier meadery & tasting room below
• Walk to Lark Street’s popular restaurants & cafés

Enjoy a 4K Smart TV with Netflix, high-speed WiFi, a fully stocked kitchen and bathroom, and free street parking.

Cozy, trendy, and perfect for weekend trips, business travel, or extended stays."

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