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The cheapest, nicest hotels in New York City right now
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items I’ve rounded up some of my favourites across a variety of neighbourhoods and boroughs. I guarantee there’s a place on this list that’s perfect for your next vacation on a budget.
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Situated just about halfway between Rockefeller Center and the Empire State Building, and only a block away from the Midtown oasis of Bryant Park, it’s hard to think of a hotel with a more convenient location for sightseeing than the Grayson.
Grayson Hotel
Housed in a stunning Beaux-Arts, designated landmark building on Madison Avenue, it’s hard to believe that four-star hotel The James is actually affordable.
The James New York – NoMad
Urban-chic hotel rooms in the heart of NYC's burgeoning Lower East Side. Thoughtfully designed, artfully curated. Just what you need for your next visit to NYC.
UNTITLED at 3 Freeman Alley
It may not be the most appealing neighbourhood name, but Hell’s Kitchen is a lot more welcoming than its moniker would lead you to believe.
Romer Hell’s Kitchen
This space is fun. Make sure to make time for sunning on the rooftop pool (complete with views of the Empire State Building) and definitely swing by restaurant Everdene for their epic Sunday brunch parties in partnership with House of Yes.
Virgin Hotels New York City
I love the local DJs spinning music in the lobby on weekends, and the original art and vintage furniture in the tastefully curated rooms.
Ace Hotel New York
Make sure you reserve a table at the on-site restaurant Le Coucou for a meal (or two). The French spot, helmed by acclaimed chef Daniel Rose, is one of the best in the city.
11 Howard
You can think of this one as a slightly more buttoned-up sibling, with smart rooms featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, crisp white linens, and dreamy views of the Manhattan skyline.
Arlo NoMad Hotel
This boutique hotel gives off more of a cosy, upstate New York vibe than big-city, thanks to king-sized beds on platforms topped with shibori-style linens and hand-carved stone sinks.
The Made Hotel
If you’re looking for more apartment-style accommodations, but Airbnb isn’t your thing, Mint House is the ideal, affordable alternative.
Mint House at 70 Pine NYC
Think Brutalist-style concrete ceilings, paired with beds ensconced in backlit wooden frames, with huge picture windows looking out onto one of NYC’s most vibrant neighbourhoods.
PUBLIC Hotel New York City
The multi-coloured Radio Hotel, which opened in June 2022, has 221 rooms and features architectural and food tours of the neighbourhood, a lively rooftop with postcard-perfect views of the city and the famed GW Bridge, plus the first US location of p...
Radio Hotel
In Williamsburg, an area lousy with achingly-hip people and even hipper hotels, this first US location of the London-based chain manages to toe the line between drop-dead trendy and approachable.
The Hoxton, Williamsburg
There are few hotels in New York City whose interior design is as effortlessly cool and photogenic as that of The Freehand. But, considering it’s the work of famed design house Roman and Williams, it’s also no surprise.
Freehand Hotel New York
This hotel was the perfect base for me to enjoy the city while feeling comfortable at a nice but affordable hotel while I were there for more than a week.
Homewood Suites by Hilton New York
Best option on Manhattan right now! Affordable, perfectly placed and kindest staff! The Evelyn will not disappoint you✨
The Evelyn Hotel
This classic New York hotel excels in the details. The value and kindness of the staff here is always outstanding, I have never been disappointed. It's near public transportation offers great value for a New York City Hotel.
Hotel Mimosa New York