What is Washington Square like?

Travelers to Albany's Washington Square neighborhood will be sure to enjoy a stay in this neighborhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Washington Square?

For your stay in Washington Square, The Bluebirds Nest is one of the top choices based on our traveler data.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Washington Square, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer in Washington Square.

What is there to do around this Albany neighborhood?

A few places to visit in the area around Washington Square include Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena, Lark Hall, and Albany Institute of History and Art. When you're sightseeing in Albany, Zuzu s Wonderful Life Inc and Alfred E. Smith State Office Building are also worth a stop.

10 Best Hotels in Washington Square, Albany for 2026

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Our top choices for Washington Square hotels

A modern hotel lobby with a sectional sofa, a small round table, and a lounge chair. There is a wooden ceiling with recessed lighting, a large window, and a glass partition wall.

1. Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown

Downtown Albany, 2.4 km from Washington Square

Donna

CA $181 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A spacious hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a fireplace.

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Albany-Downtown

Sheridan Hollow, 2.1 km from Washington Square

Julie

CA $177 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A Marriott Fairfield hotel entrance with a modern facade, large glass windows, and a well-lit entrance area.

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Albany Downtown

Downtown Albany, 2.3 km from Washington Square

Alex

CA $198 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

A modern living room with a fireplace, a dining area with chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

4. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Downtown Albany New York

Downtown Albany, 2.7 km from Washington Square

Abdurahim

CA $164 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, a desk with a lamp, a view of a cityscape through large windows, and a staircase.

5. Hilton Albany

Downtown Albany, 2.1 km from Washington Square

Charles

CA $183 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A grand lobby with a marble staircase, a central table with decorative items, a large window with a view, and a cozy seating area.

6. Renaissance Albany Hotel

Downtown Albany, 2 km from Washington Square

allen

CA $251 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 28 - Nov 29

A modern lobby with a sofa, armchairs, a round table, and a fireplace.

7. Hilton Garden Inn Albany Medical Center

1.2 km from Washington Square

Aysha

CA $179 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A modern lobby with a leather sofa, armchairs, and a chandelier.

8. Four Points by Sheraton Albany

3.7 km from Washington Square

dominique

CA $202 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern lobby with a large seating area, a flat-screen TV, and a fireplace.

9. Comfort Inn Glenmont - Albany South

4.5 km from Washington Square

Cecelia

CA $138 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

A spacious courtyard with wooden flooring, multiple levels of balconies, and outdoor lighting.

10. Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG

7.6 km from Washington Square

Alex

CA $205 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 28 - Nov 29

A public square with a central fountain, seating areas, and a building with a balcony.

11. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Albany Airport- Wolf Road by IHG

Colonie, 6.5 km from Washington Square

cynthia

CA $157 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 6 - Dec 7

A modern conference room with a large central table, four chairs, pendant lighting, and a large window with curtains.

12. Hampton Inn Albany-Western Ave/University Area

5.4 km from Washington Square

Linda

CA $172 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A hotel lobby with a check-in counter, a vending machine, and a chandelier.

13. Albany Plaza Hotel

West End, 1.9 km from Washington Square

Jeff

CA $87 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A hotel lobby with leather armchairs, a blue sofa, a white coffee table, and a stone fireplace.

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites Albany East Greenbush

7.3 km from Washington Square

Jerry

CA $185 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

A dining table with a view of trees and parked cars through a window with wooden shutters.

15. The Morgan State House

0.9 km from Washington Square

Michael

CA $399 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A spacious living area with a large sofa set, a dining table with chairs, and a fireplace.

16. Marriott Albany

6.8 km from Washington Square

Rob

CA $198 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 28 - Nov 29

A Hilton Garden Inn with a covered entrance, a clear sky, and a well-maintained garden.

17. Hilton Garden Inn Albany/SUNY Area

4.5 km from Washington Square

Alexander

CA $177 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 6 - Dec 7

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

18. Courtyard by Marriott Albany Thruway

4.8 km from Washington Square

Tyla A

CA $164 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A modern lounge area with a blue sofa, red and yellow chairs, and a red ottoman.

19. Tru By Hilton Albany Airport, NY

9.9 km from Washington Square

Tammy

CA $154 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 9 - Dec 10

20. Hampton Inn Albany-Wolf Road (Airport)

7.1 km from Washington Square

kevin

CA $147 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 6 - Dec 7

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Compare popular hotels in Washington Square

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,904 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Albany-Downtown	2.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,045 reviews	View
Renaissance Albany Hotel	3.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Albany Downtown	3.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Albany Medical Center	3.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View

Where to stay in Washington Square

Find the best Washington Square areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Washington Square

A large waterfall cascading into a river surrounded by dense green forest.

Colonie

Uncover some of the top draws of Colonie like its shopping and restaurants. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, make a stop by Colonie Center Mall or Colonie Center.

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A large, ornate building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance, and a reflection in the water in front.

Downtown Albany

Downtown Albany is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Hudson River Way and MVP Arena while you're in town.

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Hudson Park

If you're spending some time in Hudson Park, Zuzu s Wonderful Life Inc and Lark Hall are top sights worth seeing.

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An aerial view of a city with a river, historic buildings, and modern skyscrapers.

Pine Hills

While Pine Hills might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena and Albany Institute of History and Art.

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