The List: 10 Budget-Friendly Manhattan Hotels

  1. Park Central Hotel New York – Voted as a “best value” on TripAdvisor.
  2. Fairfield Inn & Suites New York Midtown Manhattan/Penn Station – Great reviews
  3. Hampton Inn Manhattan Grand Central – At 43rd Street & 2nd Avenue
  4. Fairfield Inn & Suites New York Manhattan/Central Park – Near Lincoln Center
  5. Yotel New York Times Square – Trendy and inexpensive
  6. The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel – Times Square/Theater District.
  7. The New Yorker, A Wyndham Hotel – Classic NYC hotel
  8. Double Tree by Hilton New York Downtown – Lower Manhattan
  9. Millennium New York Downtown – Close to World Trade Center
  10. Pod 51 Hotel – Midtown East

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Finding a good deal on a hotel in New York City isn’t easy. First, you have to re-define what at “good deal” means, because NYC hotel rates are going to be higher than most other places in the country.  Second, you need to be sure that the hotel is comfortable, well-maintained, and in a decent neighborhood. One of the best ways to figure all this out is by using one of the hotel price comparison sites.  TripAdvisor is a good one because it includes traveler reviews and even lets travelers upload photos, plus, they show available rates from the major hotel reservations sites, so you get reviews and price comparisons all in one place.

The hotels listed above are 10 relatively affordable hotels that are top-ranked at TripAdvisor. Most of these have rates in the $250 – $320 range, although some may be a little higher or lower, and all rates may be higher during peak travel seasons. You may find much lower rates during the coldest months of winter and the hottest months of summer. Basically, NYC hotel rates vary greatly, even for different dates on the same hotel. Be sure to shop around.

Many Manhattan hotel rates are well over $400 a night. Some are much, much more than that. Rates vary by season and even by day of the week, so try being a little flexible with your travel plans to get the best deal. The best rates are often on the weekend, particularly Sundays.

Be sure to check our hotel deals section before you make your reservations. Sometimes you’ll find promo codes that can save you a little extra money.