| Looking for a Discount Hotel? New York City | | | | Or do you want to stay in a trendy upbeat |
| has a surprisingly large selection. | | | | area? If so, then the hotels in Soho, Chelsea |
| | | | and similar areas are probably what you're |
| While the sights are alluring, the price tag | | | | looking for. |
| for a trip to NY can be steep. Many people | | | | |
| look for a hotel at a discount, so that they | | | | Fortunately for the cost-conscience traveler, |
| can have more of their budgeted "trip money" | | | | one of the best alternatives to a discount |
| to use elsewhere. Because, quite honestly, | | | | hotel New York City has to offer is a |
| few NY visitors spend a great deal of time in | | | | Hostel...and they are located all over the |
| their hotel rooms. | | | | metropolitan area. The general price range |
| | | | for a stay at a NYC hostel is anywhere from |
| How to find the best discount hotel New York | | | | $15-$89 per night. You can choose from |
| City has to offer? The internet is | | | | dorm-style or private room. Most come with a |
| hands-down the greatest resource for | | | | free breakfast and all come with clean sheets |
| do-it-yourself travel planners. | | | | and towels. |
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| You could start by looking at one the | | | | This is a great New York travel deal! I can |
| big-name travel sites such as Travelocity, | | | | speak from experience, this is worth looking |
| Expedia, Orbitz. This will give a sense of | | | | into. |
| what they offer as the "best" discount hotel | | | | |
| New York City. But keep in mind that there | | | | Who are you traveling with? While hostels |
| are many other websites out there that may be | | | | offer an amazing deal for lodging, they are |
| willing to give you a better price. | | | | NOT for everyone. Those traveling with kids |
| | | | probably will not want to stay in one, unless |
| Just click any link that you find on the web | | | | you can secure a private room for 4 people |
| (they seem to be everywhere nowadays) and | | | | (which some have). |
| check out what that site has to offer. I | | | | |
| recommend that you click on several different | | | | For those interested in a simple discount |
| links that offer a discount hotel in New York | | | | hotel, New York City will not disappoint. |
| City, so that you can really get a feel for | | | | You can find them all over the city with a |
| what is out there. | | | | range of amenities to fit your traveling |
| | | | needs and budget. The price range for these |
| You can also search by hotel chain because | | | | discount hotels are around $80-$325 per |
| sometimes going directly to the source will | | | | night. The price typically depends on |
| save more than a big travel site (for | | | | location and amenities of the hotel. |
| example: New Yorker Hotel, Red Roof Inn, | | | | |
| Super 8 Hotel Times Square). Also consider | | | | A great NYC hotel tip to keep in mind: If you |
| Bed & Breakfasts, Hostels, Inns, Guesthouses | | | | only plan to use the room to sleep, clean up |
| and even renting a temporary apartment. | | | | and change clothes in order to go out again, |
| | | | then consider an accommodation that is |
| A few questions to ask while you plan for an | | | | slightly outside of the "hot spot". |
| ensuing jaunt to NYC: | | | | Transportation (fabulous Metro system, taxis, |
| | | | private vehicles, etc) is easily accessible |
| Where do you want to stay? New York City can | | | | and readily available most of the time 24/7. |
| be divided into several areas and these areas | | | | |
| usually determine the range of hotel fees | | | | So if you are looking for a discount hotel. |
| you're going to encounter. | | | | New York City will meet or exceed your |
| | | | expectations and provide you with many to |
| Do you want your hotel to be situated in | | | | choose from. Not to mention all of the fun |
| Manhattan, where most New York attractions | | | | you can have with the money that you will |
| can be found? | | | | save by choosing a low-budget accommodation. |
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