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freestyle55 · 07-12-2011, 11:44 PM

My wife is going to be meeting a friend from Europe in NYC for a few days in August, and we've been looking at budget hotels and hostels as we're on a relatively small budget.

Anyone have any recommendations on where to stay? They'd prefer to be somewhat near Central Park if possible, but doesn't have to be for sure.

Price range would be not much more than $60 per day (per person)...there are a few options, but nothing that we've ever seen or know anything about other than the internet recommendations...

Chip R · 07-12-2011, 11:51 PM

Wow. You are limiting yourself if you can't spend more than $60 a day. A few years ago I stayed at a place called Hotel 17. It's by Washington Park in the East Village. No bathrooms in the room, just a sink but there are 4 bathrooms on each floor. The rooms are small but if you are not going to be spending a lot of time in the room, that shouldn't matter. It's a clean hotel and very nice fore the money. I spent 3 nights there - Sunday through Tuesday - and spent about $330. I would definitely stay there again.

savafan · 07-12-2011, 11:59 PM

Try New Jersey

RBA · 07-13-2011, 12:07 AM

NYC on $60 a day? and near Central Park. Good Luck.

Okay, did not see per person. a little better.

RBA · 07-13-2011, 12:11 AM

You might want to take a chance on Priceline.

Here's a website to help you bid:
http://biddingfortravel.yuku.com/for...-New-York-City

fearofpopvol1 · 07-15-2011, 07:14 AM

I'm confused, will it be $120 then or $180? I can't tell if it's 2 or 3 people. If so, I'd agree with RBA, go for priceline. Capacity in the summer time is crazy though so it may be hard. If these are weekdays, your odds will be better.

You can probably find a 1 star or 2 star hotel somewhere in the city otherwise for $120, but don't expect space, hot water or a clean experience. You may also consider Brooklyn. You can probably find something halfway decent (Williamsburg or Prospect Heights) that is closer to the city for your budget that won't be a craphole. On the other hand, If you have $180 to spend a day, you can definitely find something solid, especially on priceline. I don't know about Central Park, but I'm sure you could find something in Midtown for that amount.

07-12-2011, 11:44 PM	#1
freestyle55 Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hamilton, OH Posts: 398	Cheap places to stay in NYC My wife is going to be meeting a friend from Europe in NYC for a few days in August, and we've been looking at budget hotels and hostels as we're on a relatively small budget. Anyone have any recommendations on where to stay? They'd prefer to be somewhat near Central Park if possible, but doesn't have to be for sure. Price range would be not much more than $60 per day (per person)...there are a few options, but nothing that we've ever seen or know anything about other than the internet recommendations...

07-12-2011, 11:51 PM	#2
Chip R Rally Onion! Join Date: May 2000 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 33,214	Re: Cheap places to stay in NYC Wow. You are limiting yourself if you can't spend more than $60 a day. A few years ago I stayed at a place called Hotel 17. It's by Washington Park in the East Village. No bathrooms in the room, just a sink but there are 4 bathrooms on each floor. The rooms are small but if you are not going to be spending a lot of time in the room, that shouldn't matter. It's a clean hotel and very nice fore the money. I spent 3 nights there - Sunday through Tuesday - and spent about $330. I would definitely stay there again. __________________ The Rally Onion wants 150 fans before Opening Day. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rally-...24872650873160

07-12-2011, 11:59 PM	#3
savafan Maple SERP Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 17,485	Re: Cheap places to stay in NYC Try New Jersey __________________ This is the Cal Ripkin Jr. of typos. If you ask me to join your fantasy baseball league and I select Legolas in the first round, don't be angry at me. It's not my fault I've read up on the players and you haven't.

07-13-2011, 12:07 AM	#4
RBA CELEBRATION TIME Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 13,939	Re: Cheap places to stay in NYC NYC on $60 a day? and near Central Park. Good Luck. Okay, did not see per person. a little better. Last edited by RBA; 07-13-2011 at 12:09 AM.

07-13-2011, 12:11 AM	#5
RBA CELEBRATION TIME Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 13,939	Re: Cheap places to stay in NYC You might want to take a chance on Priceline. Here's a website to help you bid: http://biddingfortravel.yuku.com/for...-New-York-City

07-15-2011, 07:14 AM	#6
fearofpopvol1 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New York, NY Posts: 8,625	Re: Cheap places to stay in NYC I'm confused, will it be $120 then or $180? I can't tell if it's 2 or 3 people. If so, I'd agree with RBA, go for priceline. Capacity in the summer time is crazy though so it may be hard. If these are weekdays, your odds will be better. You can probably find a 1 star or 2 star hotel somewhere in the city otherwise for $120, but don't expect space, hot water or a clean experience. You may also consider Brooklyn. You can probably find something halfway decent (Williamsburg or Prospect Heights) that is closer to the city for your budget that won't be a craphole. On the other hand, If you have $180 to spend a day, you can definitely find something solid, especially on priceline. I don't know about Central Park, but I'm sure you could find something in Midtown for that amount.

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