Many tourists flock to Manhattan for a Big Apple vacation, and while there’s lots of the New York hustle and bustle there (Times Square, anyone?), there’s still plenty of other exciting things to do in the outer boroughs. Even more important for Cheapos, you can save big by staying in the many budget hotels outside » Read more
New York: Budget Travel Guide
When is the best time to visit New York? Easy Answer: Much like Paris, we’d argue there really is no bad time to visit the Big Apple. From the bustling crowds and bright lights during the holidays to a crisp autumn stroll through Central Park, New York has something to offer no matter what time of » Read more
Good news theater lovers! Broadway is slowly returning to the stage for the first time since it closed on March 12, 2020, due to COVID-19. This fall promises a number of shows to see including Hamilton, Chicago, and To Kill a Mockingbird. Before you get your tickets, just note that vaccinations and masks will be » Read more
Let’s be honest: Times Square has never been a great place to eat, especially on a budget. Real New Yorkers try to avoid the area altogether. And for some curious reason, tourists visiting one of the world’s great culinary destinations seem content packing into the same old mediocre chain restaurants they find back home. Applebee’s » Read more
New York City is notoriously expensive to visit — especially when it comes to hotel prices. A basic room in a standard chain hotel that would cost $85 a night anywhere else in the country may soar to $250 or more when you book it in the Big Apple. So how can you save on New York » Read more
Welcome to New York, one of the top tourist destinations in the world. It’s home to the bright lights of Times Square, the Statue of Liberty, and not surprisingly, some of the most expensive prices on the planet. Whether you want to visit one of the world’s top museums, grab a bite to eat, or catch » Read more
Attention history lovers! If you love New York City, you’re in for a real treat this fall. The Bowery Boys, podcasters Greg Young and Tom Meyers (who is also the founder of EuroCheapo), are kicking off a brand-new series of small-group walking tours that will reveal the city’s history in a whole new way. If you » Read more
It’s no secret that a trip to The Big Apple can cost a pretty penny. That’s why we reached out to loyal EuroCheapo follower and contributor, Chip Pate, for his best advice on how to save in the city. As a longtime Cheapo, a Broadway fiend, and a lover of all things New York City, Chip » Read more
Other than maybe a slice of pizza (around $3) or a walk in Central Park (free), New York is not known for its budget finds — especially when it comes to hotels! However, you’d be surprised at how many cheap hotels in Manhattan you can find… if you know where to look. Searching for availability on » Read more
Rush. Standing-room. Lottery. TDF membership. Discount codes. There are so many ways to save money on tickets for Broadway shows in New York that you rarely need to pay full price for any of them. Unless that show is “Hamilton.” Since opening at Broadway’s Richard Rodgers Theatre last July, the hip-hop musical tracing the unlikely » Read more
September always puts me in a bookish state of mind. It’s something about the back-to-school buzz and the first crisp edges of fall that make me want to cozy up with a good book. Or duck into a good bookstore. In the age of Amazon, a good bookstore is hard to find. Mom-and-pop and big-box » Read more
