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Our top choices for Albany cheap hotels
1. Geary Parkway Motel At Mine Hospitality
Geary Parkway Motel At Mine Hospitality2.5 star property
Richmond District
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (106 reviews)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(106 reviews)
"We stay here every year for Halloween in SF and every year we are impressed with how clean the room is, how friendly the staff is, and how great the location is!"
"We stay here every year for Halloween in SF and every year we are impressed with how clean the room is, how friendly the staff is, and how great the location is!"
Chloe
$131 nightly
The price is $152
$152 total
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Total with taxes and fees
2. Sweet, Spacious Garden Apartment Rockridge/Temescal
Sweet, Spacious Garden Apartment Rockridge/TemescalUpper Telegraph
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (79 reviews)
10/10
Exceptional
(79 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Lots of good neighborhood shops and restaurants you can walk to."
"Great place to stay. Lots of good neighborhood shops and restaurants you can walk to."Anonymous traveler
$241 nightly
The price is $274
$274 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
3. Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Hyatt Regency San Francisco4.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,574 reviews)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(2,574 reviews)
"Great stay!"
"Great stay!"Joceline
4. San Remo Hotel
San Remo Hotel2.0 star property
North Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
8.6/10
Excellent
(1,004 reviews)
"Clean Room , Excellent location"
"Clean Room , Excellent location"Graciela
$75 nightly
The price is $88
$88 total
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Total with taxes and fees
5. Muir Woods Lodge
Muir Woods Lodge2.5 star property
Almonte
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
7.6/10
Good
(1,003 reviews)
"Great location and comfortable room."
"Great location and comfortable room."Edmund
$99 nightly
The price is $111
$111 total
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Total with taxes and fees
6. Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf
Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf4.0 star property
Fisherman's Wharf
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,640 reviews)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(3,640 reviews)
"perfect location, friendly staff, great rooms and price, safe"
"perfect location, friendly staff, great rooms and price, safe"Allyson
$155 nightly
The price is $183
$183 total
Nov 28 - Nov 29
Total with taxes and fees
7. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG3.0 star property
Fisherman's Wharf
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,524 reviews)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(2,524 reviews)
"Excellent Hotel
Great location near Fisherman's Wharf
Would definitely stay here again"
"Excellent Hotel
Great location near Fisherman's Wharf
Would definitely stay here again"
Angelo
$163 nightly
The price is $191
$191 total
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Total with taxes and fees
8. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG3.5 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (6,475 reviews)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(6,475 reviews)
"Great place and good value for money"
"Great place and good value for money"
Sangeeta Harinarain
$119 nightly
The price is $140
$140 total
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Total with taxes and fees
9. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay3.5 star property
San Leandro
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,928 reviews)
8.6/10
Excellent
(2,928 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff and tasty breakfast."
"Clean room, friendly staff and tasty breakfast."Nadine
$106 nightly
The price is $121
$121 total
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Total with taxes and fees
10. Comfort Inn by the Bay
Comfort Inn by the Bay2.5 star property
Cow Hollow
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,780 reviews)
8.4/10
Very good
(1,780 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay."
"We enjoyed our stay."Grace
$103 nightly
The price is $121
$121 total
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Total with taxes and fees
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top Albany Hotel Reviews
Geary Parkway Motel At Mine Hospitality
Geary Parkway Motel At Mine HospitalityRichmond District
10/10 Excellent
The hotel was excellent! It far exceeded our expectations. We chose it because it is close to the Chabad House and two synagogues that host Shabbat meals. The hotel provided us with a Shabbat key. The staff was courteous and helpful with everything we needed, and the cleanliness was excellent.
The hotel was excellent! It far exceeded our expectations. We chose it because it is close to the Chabad House and two synagogues that host Shabbat meals. The hotel provided us with a Shabbat key. The staff was courteous and helpful with everything we needed, and the cleanliness was excellent.
keren
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Hyatt Regency San FranciscoDowntown San Francisco
10/10 Excellent
Good
Good
Rui
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHGFisherman's Wharf
10/10 Excellent
We stayed with our preteen and little guy and it was wonderful. Area felt pretty safe. We had a bay view room and got to watch the lighthouse at Alcatraz at night. Real close to dining, Ghirardelli Square, Fisherman's Wharf and just a couple blocks from the Big Bus station. Breakfasts were good and definitely saved money not paying for that every day! They are strict about the breakfast cutoff.
We stayed with our preteen and little guy and it was wonderful. Area felt pretty safe. We had a bay view room and got to watch the lighthouse at Alcatraz at night. Real close to dining, Ghirardelli Square, Fisherman's Wharf and just a couple blocks from the Big Bus station. Breakfasts were good and definitely saved money not paying for that every day! They are strict about the breakfast cutoff.
Denise
Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf
Hotel Caza Fisherman´s WharfFisherman's Wharf
10/10 Excellent
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was clean bed and pillows were comfortable. Great location within walking distance to fishermen warf and pier 69 and pier 33 for Alcatraz tour. Definitely would recommend this hotel
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was clean bed and pillows were comfortable. Great location within walking distance to fishermen warf and pier 69 and pier 33 for Alcatraz tour. Definitely would recommend this hotel
Robert
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHGDowntown San Francisco
10/10 Excellent
The room was very clean and organized. The staff was very helpful and kind.
The room was very clean and organized. The staff was very helpful and kind.
Marc
San Remo Hotel
San Remo HotelNorth Beach
10/10 Excellent
This is one of the quite places I’ve stayed. I love the ambiance,limited space but overall I had a great night sleep.It feels like home.
This is one of the quite places I’ve stayed. I love the ambiance,limited space but overall I had a great night sleep.It feels like home.
Nena
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's WharfFisherman's Wharf
10/10 Excellent
Great location to stay. Many sites and restaurants in short walking distance plus public transportation is available and easy to use.
Great location to stay. Many sites and restaurants in short walking distance plus public transportation is available and easy to use.
JAMES DANIELS,
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Chancellor Hotel on Union SquareUnion Square
10/10 Excellent
My stay was fantastic. The only negative thing I experienced was that they removed the US flag from its place of honor at the peak of their hotel in order to fly a pride flag in its place. As a veteran whos friends gave their lives for the US and whos coffins were draped with that flag, this was intolerable. There were plenty other places they could and did fly the pride flag. It should never fly in lieu of the Stars and Stripes.
My stay was fantastic. The only negative thing I experienced was that they removed the US flag from its place of honor at the peak of their hotel in order to fly a pride flag in its place. As a veteran whos friends gave their lives for the US and whos coffins were draped with that flag, this was intolerable. There were plenty other places they could and did fly the pride flag. It should never fly in lieu of the Stars and Stripes.
Chase
Samesun San Francisco - Hostel
Samesun San Francisco - HostelCow Hollow
10/10 Excellent
Samesun is a great place to stay! Very clean, staff is helpful and courteous, feels safe and really nice that they have off-street parking. Amenities are limited as expected, but if you're cool with just the basics you'll have a great stay :)
Samesun is a great place to stay! Very clean, staff is helpful and courteous, feels safe and really nice that they have off-street parking. Amenities are limited as expected, but if you're cool with just the basics you'll have a great stay :)
Kyle
Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco
Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San FranciscoDowntown San Francisco
10/10 Excellent
Great spot to enjoy downtown. Quiet at night and lots of parking options.
Great spot to enjoy downtown. Quiet at night and lots of parking options.
Adonis
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
The Marina Inn on San Francisco BaySan Leandro
10/10 Excellent
Food options are quite less. It can be improved
Bed are not very hygienic but not bad as well
Food options are quite less. It can be improved
Bed are not very hygienic but not bad as well
Anitha
Chapter San Francisco - Hostel
Chapter San Francisco - HostelWestern Addition
10/10 Excellent
Overall great place to stay and very clean. I like the design and the vibes in the environment is great. Not a social type of hostel
Overall great place to stay and very clean. I like the design and the vibes in the environment is great. Not a social type of hostel
Michael
Castle Inn
Castle InnDowntown San Francisco
10/10 Excellent
Castle Inn was safe, clean and economical. Our only complaint was a wet towel was left on the back of the bathroom door. Other than that the room was very clean, it was safe and had free parking.
Castle Inn was safe, clean and economical. Our only complaint was a wet towel was left on the back of the bathroom door. Other than that the room was very clean, it was safe and had free parking.
Marc
Orchard Hotel
Orchard HotelUnion Square
10/10 Excellent
Beautiful boutique hotel. Very clean, great bed and house keeping service. Great location, close to bart, cable car and local transportation. We felt very safe!
Beautiful boutique hotel. Very clean, great bed and house keeping service. Great location, close to bart, cable car and local transportation. We felt very safe!
Claire Ashley
Cow Hollow Inn & Suites
Cow Hollow Inn & SuitesMarina District
10/10 Excellent
All of the staff were friendly and upbeat. The front desk personnel were very helpful
All of the staff were friendly and upbeat. The front desk personnel were very helpful
Shermaine
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
HI San Francisco Downtown HostelUnion Square
10/10 Excellent
Everything was great
Everything was great
Khatia
Comfort Inn by the Bay
Comfort Inn by the BayCow Hollow
10/10 Excellent
Comfort Inn was an excellent stay - so conveniently located. We were able to walk to fisherman’s wharf, scenic Lombard st is a few steps away and public transportation is easy to use and access right by the hotel that takes you to many of the must sees like Golden Gate Bridge painted ladies etc. Breakfast was good standard eggs, sausage/bacon and other options. There’s a make your own waffle area which foreigners seemed to be very fascinated with so that made a line but otherwise it was great....
Comfort Inn was an excellent stay - so conveniently located. We were able to walk to fisherman’s wharf, scenic Lombard st is a few steps away and public transportation is easy to use and access right by the hotel that takes you to many of the must sees like Golden Gate Bridge painted ladies etc. Breakfast was good standard eggs, sausage/bacon and other options. There’s a make your own waffle area which foreigners seemed to be very fascinated with so that made a line but otherwise it was great....
Gloria
Hotel Nikko San Francisco
Hotel Nikko San FranciscoUnion Square
10/10 Excellent
A Sublime Experience at Hotel Nikko San Francisco
Our stay at Hotel Nikko in San Francisco was nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment we arrived, we were enveloped in a sense of calm and luxury that made this trip unforgettable. Hotel Nikko seamlessly combines understated elegance with the vibrant energy of the city, making it the perfect choice for both relaxation and exploration.
The service throughout our stay was impeccable. Every staff member we encountered—from the front desk to...
A Sublime Experience at Hotel Nikko San Francisco
Our stay at Hotel Nikko in San Francisco was nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment we arrived, we were enveloped in a sense of calm and luxury that made this trip unforgettable. Hotel Nikko seamlessly combines understated elegance with the vibrant energy of the city, making it the perfect choice for both relaxation and exploration.
The service throughout our stay was impeccable. Every staff member we encountered—from the front desk to...
Kevin
Inn At Union Square
Inn At Union SquareUnion Square
10/10 Excellent
Great!
Great!
bernt erik
Stanford Court San Francisco
Stanford Court San FranciscoDowntown San Francisco
10/10 Excellent
Great location and nioe modernized rooms in a historic building.
Great location and nioe modernized rooms in a historic building.
Nancy
Find out more about Albany
Discover cheap things to do in Albany
Albany is a paradise of affordable experiences that will appeal to budget-conscious travelers. Start your adventure at the New York State Museum, where you can explore fascinating exhibits on the state's history and culture—best of all, admission is free! For a taste of local nature, visit Washington Park, a stunning landscape with walking trails, ponds, and beautiful gardens where you can enjoy a picnic or a leisurely stroll without spending a dime. Don't miss the Albany Institute of History & Art, which offers discounted admission on certain days, showcasing a rich collection of art and artifacts unique to New York. If you're looking for a fun family outing, the Empire State Plaza features free outdoor concerts and events during the summer, perfect for soaking up local vibes. When it comes to food, check out the Albany Farmers' Market for fresh produce and local treats at reasonable prices—an excellent way to try regional flavors without breaking the bank. Staying at budget-friendly hotels in Albany gives you access to these attractions while offering comfortable accommodations. Many hotels in the area boast unique local charm and attentive service that can make your stay feel special, even if you're keeping an eye on your wallet. With so much to see and do, Albany is a smart choice for families seeking memorable experiences at great value.
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What is there to see and do in Albany?
You don't need to spend a fortune to take advantage of things to see and do in Albany. You can budget for the top local attractions that interest you most, such as Pier 39 and Oracle Park, and then look for sights and activities that cost little or nothing at all. Hunt for bargains with some shopping at Telegraph Avenue and Bay Street, or get outdoors at San Francisco Bay.
How can I get to Albany and get around on a budget?
Scoping out the transportation options in Albany is a smart way to keep your trip affordable. The most convenient airport is 12.9 mi (20.8 km) away from the center in Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK). However, if that doesn't suit your budget, you can book a flight to Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field), located 14.8 mi (23.8 km) away. Albany may not have many public transit options so a car rental could be a reasonable alternative to explore the area.