The best budget hotels in New York for 2024
Even as New York has moved on from the pandemic, a visit to the Big Apple can still mean a towering price tag for your hotel. But that doesn’t have to be the case when you check into one of the best budget hotels in New York.
As you probably know, on EuroCheapo we keep a full list of cheap hotels in New York. But we thought we help simplify your research for you a bit, so we explored the most popular neighborhoods in Manhattan (and one in Brooklyn!) to find the very best deals in town.
From charming guesthouses to chic hotels with rooftop patios, the New York hotel scene can fall within your budget — if you know where to look.
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The best budget hotels in New York City
We combed through our New York listings to find hotels that offer excellent locations, high ratings from guests, and most importantly, affordable rates. Each also has a little extra something that pushes them to the top. Book in advance to save even more!
HI NYC Hostel
Neighborhood: Upper West Side
Rates from $75
One of the largest hostels in North America, Hostelling International New York is located in a gorgeous building just a few blocks from Central Park on the Upper West Side. If you want to stay in a classic New York neighborhood, it’s hard to beat the location. There are laundry facilities, a kitchen, a TV lounge, and a nice little cafe. When you need a break from the affordable dorm rooms, you can hang out on Manhattan’s largest private outdoor patio.
Join us in swooning over the shared spaces at Pod 39.
Pod 39
Neighborhood: Midtown E-Murray Hill
Rates from $80
With bright, boutique-style rooms and swoon-worthy common spaces, there’s a lot to love about the cheapo-friendly Pod 39 hotel. Just keep in mind that the rooms are called pods for a reason — they can really be a squeeze. Still, the hotel offers an excellent location and plenty of perks. This isn’t the only “pod” hotel on our list of the best budget hotels in New York City, either. Continue on to learn more about another cheapo favorite, Pod 51.
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NY Moore Hostel is a welcoming stay just minutes from Manhattan.
NY Moore Hostel
Neighborhood: Williamsburg and Greenpoint
Rates from $90 for a private room; $40 for a dorm bed
Located in a trendy section of Brooklyn, the NY Moore Hostel will wow with win your over with friendly staff and low prices. The cheapest option is sleeping in a dorm but there are three triple rooms with private bathrooms that make an excellent option for families or groups. When you want to relax you can play a game of pool or get some fresh air in the courtyard. Cheapos will be very happy with the fully equipped kitchen where you can make a meal. The subway is only a five-minute walk from the hostel and you can be in Union Square in under 20 minutes.
Pod 51
Neighborhood: Midtown East
Rates from $99 for a single private room
Sure, the rooms — we mean “pods” — are small, but where else can you find boutique-style quality for such a low price this close to the heart of Manhattan? From the comfy beds and free Wi-Fi to the rooftop patio, Pod 51 is everything we love in a New York hotel. Prices spike during the high season but great deals can be found in the winter.
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Relax in the clubby lobby of The Jane Hotel.
The Jane Hotel
Neighborhood: Greenwich Village
Rates from $109
Have you ever dreamed of living in the West Village? Spend a few days in this charming neighborhood when you book a room at The Jane Hotel. The cheapest rooms feel like snazzy cruise ship pods with bathrooms down the hall. Upgrade to a “Captain’s Cabin” for a little more space and your own bathroom. Ask for one of the free bicycle rentals to ride along the scenic Hudson Greenway right across the street.
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You’ll find plenty of interesting and quirky decor pieces during a stay at Carlton Arms Hotel.
Carlton Arms Hotel
Neighborhood: Union Square-Gramercy
Rates from $121
With artistic rooms and a historic building, there’s a lot of quirk and charm at the two-star Carlton Arms Hotel located in Gramercy. Enjoy the eclectic style and cheapo rates, plus you’ll find budget-friendly restaurants and plenty of pubs nearby. Madison Square Park and Flatiron Building are easy to walk to as well.
It’s hard to find a more charming room than those on offer at Harlem Flophouse.
Harlem Flophouse
Neighborhood: Upper West Side & Harlem
Rates from $154
We can’t get enough of the charming rooms in the Harlem Flophouse, a hotel in a beautiful brownstone in Harlem. Rooms take on the names of Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk, Chester Himes, Corky Hale or Nat King Cole and sport decor from all over the world. Gorgeous and ornate fireplaces add to the ambiance. There’s an extra special touch we appreciate: the Harlem Flophouse publishes its own neighborhood guide, so guests can live like locals.
It’s easy to love the location of Leo House on 23rd Street.
Leo House
Neighborhood: Chelsea
Rates from $159
Looking for something different than your average chain hotel? Leo House fits the bill with simple but clean rooms in an amazing location in the heart of Chelsea. Since it’s run by a Catholic non-profit organization, you can expect crosses and religious decor throughout the building. Rooms come with Wi-Fi and your choice of a shared or private bathroom. Enjoy a break from the city in the peaceful garden or the on-site chapel.
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