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Life in Albany

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Life in Albany

Life in Albany

Is Albany a good place to live?

Yes, Albany is a great place to live or visit.  Below our guide to Albany will give you all the information you need to make moving here easier or make your trip a more informed and enjoyable one.

Visas required to live in Albany

If you happen to be a citizen from a country other than Australia and are looking to move to Albany, you are going to need a visa to do so.  Australia has many visas on offer that could allow you to live and work in Albany.  Due to there being many different visas, each with it’s own rights and obligations, it is best to take our Free Visa Assessment so we can provide accurate advice on the visa options available to you in your specific circumstances.

 

If you are moving to Albany and want to find a job in Albany we have a guide specifically on how to find and apply for jobs in Albany for new arrivals.  Always make sure you have secured a visa that allows you to work before starting your new job.

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Hotels and Accommodation in Albany

There are all types of accommodation available in Albany.  The best place to find Hotels, serviced apartments or holiday lets is via Book Direct and Save  Bookdirectandsave.com

This website lists the exact same properties as Airbnb and booking.com but does not charge the high commissions so their nightly accommodation rates are cheaper.

Or contact any of these great local hotels, apartments or holiday accommodation businesses.

Staybridge Suites Albany Wolf Rd-Colonie Center
50 reviews
Venues & Event Spaces, Hotels
+15184383300
39 Wolf Rd, Albany, NY 12205
The Morgan State House Inn
27 reviews
Hotels, Bed & Breakfast
+15184276063
393 State St, Albany, NY 12210
The Argus Hotel
5 reviews
Hotels, Venues & Event Spaces, Lounges
+15189304700
8 Thurlow Ter, Albany, NY 12203
Courtyard by Marriott Albany Airport
11 reviews
Hotels
+15183198700
227 Wolf Rd, Albany, NY 12205
Gardner Farm Inn
26 reviews
Bed & Breakfast
+19175095110
59 Brunswick Rd, Troy, NY 12180

Albany is full of great businesses and helpful services. Below are a selection of our best.

Accountants in Albany

 

Daniel C Ertel CPA
1 review
Accountants, Tax Services, Financial Advising
+15183464011
2310 Nott St E, Ste 1A, Niskayuna, NY 12309
25th Hour Accounting Solutions
1 review
Bookkeepers, Accountants, Payroll Services
+15184894365
9 Garden St, Albany, NY 12209
C Green Financials
1 review
Tax Services, Bookkeepers, Accountants
+16465429861
Albany, NY 12206
Taxperts
1 review
Accountants
+15182726069
406 Fulton St, Ste 303, Troy, NY 12180
Wilson Stark & Basila
1 review
Accountants
+15182373641
132 Mohawk St, Cohoes, NY 12047

Banks in Albany

 

Sunmark Federal Credit Union
1 review
Banks & Credit Unions
+18667866275
267 Delaware Ave, Delmar, NY 12054
NBT Bank
1 review
Banks & Credit Unions
+15184522507
5 New Karner Rd, Guilderland, NY 12084
Sunmark Federal Credit Union
1 review
Banks & Credit Unions
1847 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12205
Woodforest Bank
1 review
Banks & Credit Unions
+15184520176
141 Washington Ave Ext, Albany, NY 12205
Mohawk Progressive Federal Credit Union
2 reviews
Banks & Credit Unions
+18883879522
1760 State St, Ste 2, Schenectady, NY 12304

 


Cafes in Albany

 

Stacks Espresso Bar
158 reviews
Coffee & Tea, Bagels
+18337822571
260 Lark St, Albany, NY 12210
Iron Gate Cafe
728 reviews
Cafes
+15184453555
182A Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210
Graham’s Coffee Parlor
44 reviews
Coffee & Tea
+15185271202
3406 State St, Schenectady, NY 12304
Jacob Alejandro
35 reviews
Coffee & Tea
274 River St, Troy, NY 12180
Bard & Baker Albany
2 reviews
Cafes, Bakeries, Bubble Tea
+15186508516
1034 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12208

 


Carpet Cleaners in Albany

 

J And R’s Carpet Cleaning
5 reviews
Carpet Cleaning
+15188779055
313 Ushers Rd, Ste 1, Ballston Lake, NY 12019
Hoffman Carpet Cleaning
16 reviews
Carpet Cleaning
+15184519410
16 Jupiter Ln, Ste 6, Albany, NY 12211
Meister’s Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
2 reviews
Carpet Cleaning
+15184595452
Albany, NY 12205
Hoffmans Carpet Care
8 reviews
Carpet Cleaning, Painters, Water Purification Services
+15184697575
46 Railroad St, Apt 304, Lee, MA 01238
Aviza’s Super Clean
1 review
Carpet Cleaning, Damage Restoration, Grout Services
+15184891414
8 Cramond St, Albany, NY 12205

Dentists in Albany

 

Andrew T Frank, DMD – Andrew T Frank DMD & Associates
8 reviews
General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentists, Periodontists
+15184563551
1816 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203
Michael J Maloney, DDS
3 reviews
General Dentistry, Oral Surgeons, Cosmetic Dentists
+15187829015
216 Troy Schenectady Rd, Latham, NY 12110
Bethlehem Town Family Dental
15 reviews
General Dentistry, Periodontists, Cosmetic Dentists
+15187764939
241 Rte 9W, Glenmont, NY 12077
Deitz Family Dental
2 reviews
General Dentistry
+15184581723
108 Everett Rd, Albany, NY 12205
Robert P Vignali, DDS
6 reviews
General Dentistry
+15184597993
29 Colvin Ave, Albany, NY 12208

 


Doctors and Medical clinics in Albany

 

You can make an appointment at any of these local doctors or clinics.

Kelleher Robert M MD
2 reviews
Doctors
+15184898493
319 S Manning Blvd, Albany, NY 12208
Walsh Amy Dr
1 review
Internal Medicine
+15184820007
1375 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12206
Capital District Interventional Spine & Rehabilitation
2 reviews
Spine Surgeons, Neurologist, Pain Management
+15184874093
63 Shaker Rd, Ste G04, Albany, NY 12204
Albany Medical Center Family Practice Group
3 reviews
Family Practice
+15182072273
2 Clara Barton Dr, Albany, NY 12208
Fogarty Joanne M MD
1 review
Doctors
+15187831445
564 New Loudon Rd, Latham, NY 12110

 


Contact one of the Albany Electricians below

 

O’Keefe Electric
13 reviews
Electricians
+15189280303
1971 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203
Northeast Electrical
5 reviews
Electricians
+15189665090
Greenville, NY 12083
Daniel John Riley
2 reviews
Electricians
+15184169370
Cohoes, NY 12047
Choice Electric
7 reviews
Electricians, Lighting Fixtures & Equipment
+15189520228
1600 Altamont Ave, Unit 2, Schenectady, NY 12303
Stone Electric
3 reviews
Electricians
+15183645200
Rensselaer, NY 12144

 


Hospitals in Albany

 

Children’s Hospital of Albany Med
2 reviews
Hospitals
+15182623125
43 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208
Ellis Hospital
1 review
Hospitals
+15182431500
1473 Erie Blvd, Schenectady, NY 12305
Becky’s House
1 review
Hospitals
+15184381212
296 Hackett Blvd, Albany, NY 12208
Urgent & Primary Care
7 reviews
Urgent Care, Walk-in Clinics, Rheumatologists
+15184638262
598 Columbia Tpke, East Greenbush, NY 12061
Albany Medical Center Family Practice Group
3 reviews
Family Practice
+15182072273
2 Clara Barton Dr, Albany, NY 12208

 


Mechanics in Albany

 

Capitol Tech Auto Repair
29 reviews
Auto Repair
+15184327781
169 Jefferson St, Albany, NY 12210
Rayno Automotive
5 reviews
Auto Repair
+15185990225
870 Third St, Albany, NY 12206
Albany Foreign Auto Service
5 reviews
Auto Repair
+15184260952
120 Catherine St, Albany, NY 12202
Labarge’s Tire & Auto Service
17 reviews
Auto Repair, Tires
+15184368473
52 Rte 9W, Glenmont, NY 12077
Autobahn Centre
8 reviews
Auto Repair, Car Dealers
+15186893086
484 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206

Newspapers in Albany

 

Mark’s News & Variety
1 review
Newspapers & Magazines
+15184592765
50 Wolf Rd, Albany, NY 12205
Coulson’s News & Variety
3 reviews
Newspapers & Magazines
+15187856499
594 New Loudon Rd, Latham, NY 12110

 


 

Pest Control in Albany

 

Absolute Pest Control
10 reviews
Pest Control, Wildlife Control
+15184807390
12 Wade Rd, Ste 1, Latham, NY 12110
Hudson Valley Organic Pest Control
6 reviews
Pest Control
+15184774191
East Greenbush, NY 12061
Hudson Valley Wildlife Solutions
14 reviews
Pest Control
+18557672287
206 3rd St, Troy, NY 12180
Family Pest Solutions
8 reviews
Pest Control
+15182809070
1039 Gates Dr, Schenectady, NY 12306
Upstate Pest & Wildlife Control
1 review
Pest Control, Wildlife Control
+15187307996
1357 Fordham Ave, Schenectady, NY 12306

 


 

Plumbers in Albany

 

Revenge Plumbing
3 reviews
Plumbing
+15185982525
Colonie, NY 12205
Chris Collins Plumbing
6 reviews
Plumbing
+15184750936
448 Kenwood Ave, Delmar, NY 12054
Pete the Plumber
12 reviews
Plumbing
+15189447155
223 13th St, Schenectady, NY 12306
Vadney’s Underground Plumbing
9 reviews
Plumbing, Septic Services, Excavation Services
+15184392645
32 Marvin Ave, Delmar, NY 12054
Drain-O-Matic Plumbing & Drain Cleaning
3 reviews
Plumbing, Water Heater Installation/Repair
+15185772366
Albany, NY 12206

 


Real Estate Agents in Albany 

 

Anthony M Gucciardo – Gucciardo Real Estate Group
9 reviews
Real Estate Agents
+15183313785
1074 Troy Schenectady Rd, Latham, NY 12110
Victoria Romeo – Romeo Team Realty
7 reviews
Real Estate Agents
+15187888865
800 Rte 146, Bldg 200, Ste 280, Clifton Park, NY 12065
McSharry and Associates Realty
5 reviews
Real Estate Agents, Marketing
+15184393547
385 Delaware Ave, Delmar, NY 12054
Monticello
6 reviews
Real Estate Agents
+15182270718
421 New Karner Rd, Ste 11A, Colonie, NY 12205
Lorenzo C Murray – Hunt Real Estate Era
2 reviews
Real Estate Agents
+15189519899
1365 New Scotland Rd, Slingerlands, NY 12159

 


Restaurants in Albany

 

The Cuckoo’s Nest
405 reviews
Southern, Bars
+15186507215
234 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203
Dove + Deer
122 reviews
Cocktail Bars, American (New)
+15184874467
32 Dove St, Albany, NY 12210
The Albany Ale & Oyster
333 reviews
American (Traditional), Beer Bar
+15184874152
281 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208
The Copper Crow
15 reviews
American (New), Cocktail Bars
+15188180170
904 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207
Rosanna’s Italian Kitchen
48 reviews
Italian, Tapas/Small Plates, Pasta Shops
+15184629176
23 Dove St, Albany, NY 12210

Schools in Albany

 

Kiddie Academy of Albany
4 reviews
Child Care & Day Care, Preschools, Summer Camps
+15184523344
13 Columbia Cir, Albany, NY 12203
Bethlehem Children’s School
1 review
Preschools
+15184780224
12 Fisher Blvd, Slingerlands, NY 12159
Woodland Hill Montessori School
2 reviews
Montessori Schools
+15182835400
100 Montessori Pl, Rensselaer, NY 12144
Infinite Child Care Center
1 review
Child Care & Day Care
+15184322750
43 Quail St, Albany, NY 12206
School of Rock
1 review
Specialty Schools, Musical Instruments & Teachers, Performing Arts
+15187837625
592 New Loudon Rd, Latham, NY 12110

 


Solicitors in Albany

 

Drennan Law Office
1 review
Real Estate Law
+14134455621
8 Bank Row, Pittsfield, MA 01201

 


Supermarkets in Albany 

 

Cardona’s Market
204 reviews
Meat Shops, Delis, Grocery
+15184344838
340 Delaware Ave, Albany, NY 12209
Guru’s Supermarket
2 reviews
Grocery, Herbs & Spices, Indian
+15185572047
1536 Crescent Rd, Ste A7 – Plaza 8, Clifton Park, NY 12065
Rolf’s Pork Store
48 reviews
Meat Shops, Butcher, International Grocery
+15184630185
70 Lexington Ave, Albany, NY 12206
Stella Del Mare
20 reviews
Italian, International Grocery, Delis
+15184340310
123 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12202
Pura Vida Fisheries
6 reviews
Seafood Markets
+15188220100
49 4th St, Troy, NY 12180


 

Vets in Albany 

 

Parkside Veterinary Hospital
40 reviews
Veterinarians
+15184630418
172 Morton Ave, Albany, NY 12202
Normanside Veterinary Clinic
11 reviews
Veterinarians
+15184343300
700 Delaware Ave, Albany, NY 12209
Bayberry Veterinary Care
8 reviews
Veterinarians
+15187839282
637 New Loudon Rd, Ste 4, Latham, NY 12110
Miller Animal Hospital
13 reviews
Veterinarians, Pet Boarding
+15182831166
380 N Greenbush Rd, Troy, NY 12180
The Animal Hospital
15 reviews
Veterinarians
+15184560852
2 Rocking Horse Ln, Slingerlands, NY 12159

 

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