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