UNIQUE Gem in HEART of Albany ★ Spiral Staircase

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A modern kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a gas stove, and a coffee maker. There is a dining table with placemats and a glass coffee table in the living area.
A building with a beige facade, a red door, and a black metal railing.
A neatly made bed with white and blue bedding, a bedside table with a plant, and a gold-colored charging station.
A modern interior with a staircase, a large mirror, and a potted plant.
A kitchen with a microwave, oven, and a potted plant on the counter.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to MVP Arena

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washer
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Albany, NY
  • Place, MVP Arena
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Albany Capital Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, New York State Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.)
    ‪24 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
Number of living rooms
Garden

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About the neighborhood

Albany

Downtown Albany, a neighborhood in Albany, is home to this apartment. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Palace Theater, while those who have shopping on the agenda may want to visit Colonie Center Mall and Crossgates Mall. Ready for a night out? Consider Convention Center and Empire Live.
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What's nearby

  • MVP Arena - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Albany Capital Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • New York State Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Empire State Plaza Convention Center - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The Egg - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The City Beer Hall - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bull and Bee Meadery and Tasting Room - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria Sapienza - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Bar At Hilton Albany - ‬9 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 50 lbs per pet.

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

As of Oct 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at UNIQUE Gem in HEART of Albany ★ Spiral Staircase on Oct 30, 2026 start from $209, 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.

How much is parking?

Onsite 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?

Check-out 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 10-minute walk of New York State Executive Mansion and MVP Arena. New York State World War II Memorial and Albany Capital Center are also within 10 minutes. Albany-Rensselaer Station is 30 minutes by foot.

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 31 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything is as advertised had a very nice stay here
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean. The space is simple and efficient. Perfect for a show at MVP. Easy checkout process. Would definitely book again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 Jan 18, 2026
Thanks for your feedback! We’re happy you had a great stay and appreciate your suggestions. Hope to welcome you back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 Jan 18, 2026
Thanks for your feedback! We’re happy you had a great stay and appreciate your suggestions. Hope to welcome you back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Had low expectations based off the previous reviews, and it met those expectations. The place isn’t anything fancy. But if you’re looking for a place that’s walking distance to MVP arena, look no further. The couch is terrible. The fan in the bathroom blows out hot air. Floor was very sticky in some places. The apartment is right inside the main door to the building, so you hear everything. Parking isn’t included, you have to find street parking, which is tricky at 5pm the night of a concert.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
apartment was dirty when we arrived at 630 on the evening. was not cleaned until about 800pm
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

6/10 Okay

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 Nov 25, 2024
Thank you so much and we're glad you had a wonderful time! You are welcome back anytime.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
This place was gross. It reeked of cigarette smoke. There were splatters of substances all over the walls in the bedroom and bathroom. Little black hairs were everywhere, including the faucet. Stained bath mats. The entry code to the shared front door was the same as the door to the apartment which didn’t feel particularly safe. The front door to the apartment had plexiglass windows which also felt unsafe. Neighbors were yelling in front of the house until 1 am on one night of my 3 night stay. Would not recommend at all.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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 review

6/10 Okay

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 Jan 18, 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 review

4/10 Poor

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 Nov 25, 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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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