Find a Great Motel Albany

If you’re having difficulty finding a motel in Albany, consider some of the motels we suggest around the area or let us help you find a similar property from more than 186 hotels and other lodging options. Just use our search tools to filter by nightly room rate or cost-effective amenities such as free breakfast and free airport transport.

At most motels, you’re likely to find free parking and an outdoor pool. When you stay at a motel, you’ll often have access to your room from an outside corridor overlooking the car park. The word “motel” was invented in 1925 in San Luis Obispo, California by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel.

Motel 6 Albany, NY - Airport: Stay within a quick 2-minute drive of Colonie Center Mall. Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Colonie Center Mall: 24-hour room service along with freebies such as breakfast, WiFi and self-parking are available during your stay. It’s located within a quick 2-minute drive of Colonie Center Mall. Motel 6 Albany, NY: Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Stay within a 10-minute drive of University at Albany and Colonie Center Mall. Scottish Inns Albany: You’ll be located within a 5-minute drive of Colonie Center Mall and University at Albany. Free WiFi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk are available during your stay.

Expedia has 5 low-priced motels in Albany.

Explore the area’s great live music and acclaimed theatre scene while you’re sightseeing. People who visit Albany love its university life and shops. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza, Hudson River and Washington Park. You’ll find these family-friendly attractions: Destroyer Escort Historical Museum, Henry Hudson Planetarium and USS Slater. Some historical places you might want to see include New York State Capitol Building, Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena and Corning Tower.

Weather can make or break a road trip, so we’ve gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Albany to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 20°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of -2°C. The snowiest months in Albany are January, March, December and November, with each month seeing an average of 18 cm of snowfall.

We’ve gathered some information about getting around Albany to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.), which is located 7.2 mi (11.5 km) away from the heart of the city. You can also search for flights into Schenectady, NY (SCH-Schenectady County), which is 16.3 mi (26.3 km) away. If you’d like to explore around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.