New York City is one of America’s most iconic cities that has something for everyone. Every visitor loves walking through the famous Central Park where you can rent boats, take a horse and carriage ride or walk around Central Park Zoo.
New York City is an artist’s dream, whether you are walking through the Metropolitan Museum of Art or catching a Broadway show or The Rockettes at Rockefeller’s Radio City Hall.
Those into architecture will also love walking around the city and viewing buildings such as St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Wall Street, New York Public Library, or the Empire State Building. Walking downtown, you can view the 9/11 Memorial and Museum or catch a boat to the Statue of Liberty.
New York City is known for being highly-priced, but your accommodations do not have to be. Here we will go over three hotels that are centrally located and affordable.
Recommended affordable hotels:
Hotel Mimosa
Hotel Mimosa is in Chinatown and was rated in the Top 10 Hotels in New York by TripAdvisor’s travelers. The hotel is just a few feet away from the East Broadway Subway Station, which can take guests anywhere in the city. In addition, Lower East Side and Little Italy are both just a few steps away from the hotel.
Hotel Mimosa has contemporary touches and great amenities. At the 24-hour front desk, guests can enjoy free espresso, tea, and snacks at any time of day. In addition, guests can get Coco Bubble Tea and Taiwanese teas on site.
Guest rooms can sleep up to two adults. For families traveling with young kids, cribs can be requested for an additional charge. All rooms are equipped with a TV, free WiFi, a working desk with an iPod docking station, and a private bathroom.
Past guests have thought this was a fabulous hotel. They really enjoyed the friendly staff that went out of their way to give restaurant and travel recommendations. They also liked the cute and comfortable rooms that were equipped with free toiletries. Many of the guests commented on the amazing location next to restaurants, public transportation, and city attractions.
Hotel details
Address:
79 Division Street, Chinatown, New York, NY 10002, United States of America.
Guest rating:
4.4 out of 5
Price per night:
From $134
The Duffy Times Square by Kasa
The Duffy Times Square by Kasa is centrally located in Hell’s Kitchen. There are so many of New York City’s top attractions a short walk away like Times Square, Madison Square Garden, Rockefeller Center, and the Museum of Modern Art. For those attractions farther away, the 50th Street Subway Station or 42nd Street Subway Station is just a quick walk from the hotel and can take guests anywhere in the city.
The Duffy Times Square is a boutique hotel with many modern touches. Guests can enjoy relaxing in the hotel’s private courtyard after a long day of exploring the city. In addition, each morning, guests can enjoy a free continental breakfast.
Each guest room can accommodate up to two adults. All rooms include free WiFi, an iPod docking station, and a refrigerator. Guests will also enjoy that each room includes their own private bathroom that includes luxury bath toiletries and a hairdryer.
Guests who have stayed at The Duffy Times Square have rated it as exceptional. They enjoyed the spotless rooms and location. In addition, they felt the staff members were helpful and kind. They liked that they could walk to many of New York City’s top restaurants and attractions.
Hotel details
Address:
414 West 46 Street, Hell’s Kitchen, New York, NY 10036, United States of America.
Guest rating:
4.5 out of 5
Price per night:
From $140
Hampton by Hilton Manhattan
The Hampton by Hilton 35th Street is located in the heart of New York City close to the Empire State Building, Madison Square Garden, and so many more. In addition, 34th Street Subway Station is just a few steps away, which will take guests anywhere they would like in the city. Besides attractions, the hotel is also close to many restaurants, including Playwright Irish Pub and Starbucks.
The Hampton by Hilton offers a hot breakfast each morning for all guests. In addition, guests will enjoy free WiFi throughout the hotel, a fitness center, and a business center. Staff members are available 24-hours a day at the front desk to help with any questions or issues.
The guest rooms are modern and spacious. Rooms can accommodate between two and four guests. For larger families or groups, the hotel does offer family rooms that are interconnected.
Past guests have enjoyed staying at the Hampton by Hilton Manhattan 35th Street hotel. They loved that the hotel was centrally located and close to many restaurants and top attractions. They also liked the complimentary hot breakfast, friendly staff, and comfortable beds.
Hotel details
Address:
59 West 35th Street, New York, NY 10001, United States of America.
Guest rating:
4.2 out of 5
Price per night:
From $145
Freehand Hotel NYC
Located in Midtown, the Freehand Hotel is just a 4-minute walk from 5th Avenue. Offering you the perfect advantage of the location you need when getting around in Manhattan.
Budget-friendly lodging in New York is rare – making this gem, with branches in Chicago, LA and Miami, an incredible bargain for its stylish spaces and central location.
The hotel offers guests 395 smoke-free rooms, 5 on-site restaurants, a nightclub, breakfast, around-the-clock front desk, ATM/banking, free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness center, a game room, a convenience store, and so much more.
The lively ground-floor eatery is perfect for brunch, where locals gather over crusty croissants and large coffees. For pre-dinner drinks, head to the rooftop bar, Broken Shaker, offering Chrysler Building views.
Hotel details
Address:
23 Lexington Avenue, Gramercy, New York, 10010, United States of America.
Guest rating:
4.4 out of 5
Price per night:
From $32
About our budget hotel recommendations in New York
We are a travel research company. Our team helps you discover the best cheap hotels in New York by researching the internet for you. We have also visited some of these places. Hence, it’s not just our opinion, it’s the opinion of thousands of travelers who have been there before you. We make it easy for you to find out about the best budget hotels in the city.
Please note, we only list hotels that have an aggregated guest review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5. We aggregate all reviews from different booking sites and other unbiased review websites. Any hotel listed here should have a price of $150 or less per night. Hence, you can be certain all hotels listed above offer you a great and affordable stay in New York.
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If you have seen a better price elsewhere, all you need to do is contact the booking website, and they will refund you the difference immediately. You can price match right up until the day before check-in.
Other smart ways to cut hotel costs
Check out these ideas to help you save money when booking your next hotel stay:
- Pick your spot carefully: staying downtown cuts travel costs, while suburban hotels are often cheaper but require spending on city transport
- Use our hotel rate tracker: we monitor your hotel’s price and alert you to rate drops, potentially saving you big bucks
- Visit in slow seasons: travel outside busy times if possible
- Grab a refundable room early: if you see a good price, book it; best rates often come 3 to 6 weeks ahead
- Look for last-minute bargains
- Review all booking fees: are taxes and extra charges included?
- Sign up for hotel rewards: most big chains now offer loyalty perks and discounts
- Think about which days: Sunday nights tend to be cheapest for hotel rooms
- Look at hostel private rooms: cheaper than hotels with similar comforts
- Break up your stay: book a budget spot first, then end your trip at a fancier place
- Pack your own breakfast
Get more advice in our guide on cutting hotel booking costs. It’s packed with tips on the best booking times, useful tools, and other tricks to find your ideal hotel without breaking the bank.
Best budget hotels in New York City
Let’s summarize this affordable travel guide. Based on thousands of guest reviews, these are the best budget hotels in New York City:
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