But it is possible to find more contemporary design on the cheap and, to prove it, here are five places from our London listings that can claim to offer style on a shoestring.

Stylotel
160 Sussex Gardens, Paddington
Doubles from $145

This hotel is far from old-fashioned. In fact it looks far, far, far into the future for its design inspiration. The hotel has a space age-style theme that runs through every aspect of its décor, from the aluminum-paneled doors and the metallic light-box bedside tables, to the futuristic chairs in the breakfast room and the space pod-sized bathrooms.

If that all sounds like it’s a little too out-of-this-world for your tastes, take refuge in the pub over the road, The Sussex Arms, which is also owned by the hotel. The pub wins high praise for its blend of contemporary cool and glamorous vintage, and it does a good line in traditional pints too.

The ibis Styles chain has low rates and nice design. (Photo courtesy of the hotel.)

ibis Styles London Southwark Rose
47 Southwark Bridge Road, London Bridge
Double from $146 to $565

By combining the reliability of the ibis chain with some of the flair of more boutique offerings, the “ibis Styles” hotels aim to appeal to the kind of budget travelers with a taste for contemporary style. They seem to have hit on something of successful formula, as London alone is already host to four ibis Styles hotels. Each hotel is decorated in a different manner but the general design principle seems to be bright, bold and colorful and, reassuringly, the chain particularly prides itself on the comfort of its beds.

Housed in a modern building, the Southwark Rose (typically for London) draws some criticism for the size of its bedrooms, but wins extra style points because of its location. Close to Tate Modern and many of the city’s most fashionable restaurants and boutiques, it’s a great base for investigating London’s trend-setting claims.

YHA Oxford Street
14 Noel Street, Soho

Think of YHA Oxford Street and think pink. You might never guess from its seemingly dark back street entrance but this hostel is a hot bed of hot pink. This color has been used throughout the hostel to give it a fresh and contemporary look: hot pink walls in the kitchen complement the chrome fittings; pink walls in the lounge to offset the lime green bedspreads. Even the bathrooms are decorated in – you guessed it – hot pink.

The color scheme aside, there’s other thoughtful design touches that help reinforce this hostel’s strong reputation: each dorm bed gets its own reading light for example. Don’t overlook its excellent location either. If you fancy having a bit of a splurge on style, it’s only a couple of minutes walk from the world-famous shops of Oxford Street.

The Clink offers cheapo dorms and common spaces, like lounges (above) and a guest kitchen, with style.

Clink261
261–265 Grays Inn Road, King’s Cross
Doubles $65 to $72

Clink261 is a basic backpacker’s hostel that manages to create something of a groovy vibe, thanks due in a large part to its Austin Power-like furnishings. This hostel compensates for complaints about the too-crammed dorms by the wild decoration of its communal areas. The kitchen has glossy red tables and a striking black-and-white check floor, while purple leather sofas and original artworks make the lounge look like an inviting place to hang out.

And if you would rather head out, the surrounding area of King’s Cross is becoming an increasingly stylish destination. The renowned Central Saint Martins School of Art and Design has recently relocated nearby, bringing with it a slew of new and cool bars and cafes to explore.

Arosfa Hotel
83 Gower Street, Bloomsbury

It would never be described as a design hotel, but the Arosfa Hotel warrants a honorable mention for showing how traditional family hotels don’t always have to be chintzy. This beautiful old Bloomsbury building is decorated in a way that’s full of personality, mixing the traditional – such as antique clocks – with contemporary touches – like ’60s-style clear plastic chairs.

The lounge is decorated with eye-catching black-and-white imagery of London, and sofas topped with Union Jack cushions, while the well cared for garden is an unexpected delight. It’s the small touches that win the Arosfa praise, a compliment that applies to its welcoming owners every bit as much as it does to the décor.

More options?

Would you like more budget hotel options for London? Check out the listings in our London guide, including dozens of “Editor’s Picks” that have been visited, inspected and approved.

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Here’s our Cheapo guide to enjoying Soho for less:

Where To Stay

The Seven Dials Hotel will put you very close to Covent Garden.

Seven Dials Hotel
7 Monmouth Street, WC2H 9DA
Doubles from $159

Found in the more upmarket Covent Garden end of the area, the Seven Dials is a good and basic family-run hotel. In the tradition of Soho’s finest establishments, it’s slightly crammed and dated, but its location – in the midst of London’s theaterland and some of the city’s most vibrant nightlife – is undeniably brilliant.

YHA Oxford Street
14 Noel Street, W1F 8GJ
Doubles from $62

Given its position in the heart of Soho, the YHA could happily sit back and sell itself simply on the strengths of its location. Instead, this hostel’s bright and fresh décor and useful amenities (which include its own café) put some more expensive hotels to shame. Rooms on the higher floors even get a view of the London Eye thrown in for free.

Give your arteries a break at Bi Bim Bap. Photo: Richard Lee

Where To Eat

Bi Bim Bap
11 Greek Street, W1D 4DJ

When your arteries are crying out for something other than the traditional English stodge of chips and crisps, aim for a Korean Bibimbap bowl of hearty and healthy fare. With prices starting from £6.95, dishes range from the “nutritious” (a virtuous combination of brown rice, dates, ginkgo, chestnuts and ginseng) to the slightly more indulgent spicy pork. It’s worth paying extra for the deliciousness of adding a fried egg to your bowl, but eschew the expensive bottled beer in favor of the £1 Korean or Green tea.

Gaby’s Diner
30 Charing Cross Road, WC2H 0DE

Tottering on the brink of closure due to a hefty rent hike, a well-publicized public campaign backed by several of Britain’s most celebrated actors has given Gaby’s Deli a momentary reprieve and has let lovers of its Middle Eastern fare breathe a temporary sigh of relief. Gaby’s has been a reliable source of cheap and tasty falafel since the 1960s – it’s even been claimed it was the first in London to sell the stuff. Sit in to enjoy a salt beef bagel and show your support, or take out a hefty container filled with a selection from their well-stocked salad bar for only £3.

Gaby’s Diner has been a reliable source of cheap and delicious Middle Eastern food since the 1960s. Photo: el dweebio

Gelupo
7 Archer Street, W1D 7AU

The little sister to the pricey but oh-so-tasty Bocca di Lupo across the road, Gelupo’s innovative gelato and granita flavors (try the burnt caramel or ricotta coffee and honey) draw crowds for a £3 double scoop. Lesser known, but more of a bargain, are the sandwiches available for the same price. Made in the kitchens at Bocca di Lupo, they’ve got fillings more unusual than the average lunch offerings (spicy pork paste, anyone?). Grab a coffee, too, and perch at one of their stools to watch the city go by. Their deli section also sells freshly-made pasta sauce for livening up self-catering options.

Stockpot
18 Old Compton Street, W1D 4TN

With a clientele that seems to encompass both Soho’s has-beens and next-big-things, Stockpot’s wooden booths and laminate menus look as though they may not have been altered since the café opened back in the 1950s. Stockpot’s undeniable appeal is the option of a three-course meal in central London for less than £10. Serving classic British “nursery” food – such as breaded chicken, pork chops or spaghetti Bolognese, with crumble or sponge pudding with custard to follow – it’s practically the definition of cheap but cheerful.

Bradley’s Spanish Bar is scruffy but friendly. Photo: Ewan-M

Where To Drink

Bradley’s Spanish Bar
42–44 Hanway Street, W1T 1UT

It’s definitely the tackier side of Spanish culture celebrated at this scruffy but friendly dive bar – think tequila rather than tapas. Spread over two levels, Bradley’s is rightly proud of its jukebox, with a selection of vinyl dating from the birth of rock ‘n roll through to the present. The bottled beer is on the expensive side, so go “continental” and plump for the wine instead. Or, for brave souls, there’s always the house special of Tequila Sangrita.

Glasshouse Stores
55 Brewer Street, W1F 9UJ

For all of its long-standing reputation for debauched drinking, it’s difficult to find a decent and affordable pint in Soho. Glasshouse Stores is a Samuel Smith pub, a Northern brewery whose formula of cheap pints served in traditional surroundings has won them a cult-like following. With its ornate glass fittings and regulars propping up the bar, this pub certainly looks the part. Ask nicely and they might even enlighten you on the obscure rules of their bar billiards table.

Glasshouse Stores is a reliable pick for a cheap pint with old-fashioned atmosphere. Photo: SBA73

New Evaristo Club
57 Greek Street, W1D 3DY

Fortune favors the brave at this drinking den. Once you’ve found your way through its unmarked doorway and downstairs past the bouncers (you may have to ask someone to sign you in), you’re rewarded with nothing grander than a room decorated with a few chairs and tables and some pictures of Italian footballers and boxers. The appeal lies in the club’s convivial spirit, its devoted, long-serving clientele, and its basic and basically-priced booze which makes for the kind of nights that become Soho legend. It’s great fun but not for the faint of heart.

Bonus

Ray’s Jazz at Foyles
113–119 Charing Cross Road, WC2H 0EB

Bibliophiles will find it hard to escape Foyles – a huge bookstore dating back over 100 years – even before discovering Ray’s Jazz, their café-cum-music venue on the first floor. By day, enjoy great coffees and cakes and free Wi-Fi to the soundtrack of jazz records. In the evenings and on the weekend, you can catch some of the world’s best jazz musicians performing for free. Look at their website to find out who is playing next.

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That’s why we’re happy to introduce a new series: EuroCheapo’s Budget Neighborhood Guides to New York, starting with cheapo guides to SoHo and the East Village.

Because even if you’ve managed to sort your Uptown from your Downtown and your East Side from your West Side, do you know where to sip in Cheapo-style in Chelsea? Find non-tourist traps in Tribeca? Hunt down local hangouts in Hell’s Kitchen? (And we’re only talking Manhattan here!)

Pull up to the bar at the International Bar in the East Village. Photo: Zagatbuzz

Cheapo essentials, neighborhood by neighborhood

Luckily, New York-based writer Jessica Colley is an expert on all things budget in the Big Apple. We asked her to give us a rundown of the Cheapo essentials in New York’s priciest and most popular neighborhoods.

With her help, you’ll be able to find Cheapo-approved places to rest your head, grab a bite to eat or go out for a drink, no matter which neighborhood you choose.

East Village and Soho on the Cheapo

Highlights in Jessica’s guide to the East Village include the neighborly East Village Bed & Coffee, which makes a welcoming home base in the otherwise frenetic neighborhood. For those looking to get in on the excitement, though, Jessica has plenty of nighlife recommendations. At the hole-in-the-wall International Bar, for example, you can mingle with locals and get a glimpse of the East Village’s gritty past.

If you’re craving a late-night pierogi after an evening spent indulging in the neighborhood’s rowdy scene (and who wouldn’t be?), Jessica recommends Veselka, a 24-hour Ukrainian restaurant with two locations in the East Village.

Cheapo-friendly shopping at the Pearl River Mart in Soho. Photo: Mariaalana

Meanwhile, in nearby SoHo, Jessica takes us shopping at the Pearl River Mart, a Broadway superstore that offers surprisingly affordable (and unique) souvenir opportunities in the heart of the chic neighborhood. Spend a few hours browsing here and you may work up enough of an appetite to wait out the lines at Alidoro, an Italian deli offering famously huge sandwiches.

To cap it off in Cheapo style, Jessica recommends dropping in on the Cupping Room Café during happy hour, when the SoHo watering hole offers discounted drinks and free bar food.

For more neighborhood-by-neighborhood recommendations, keep checking back to our New York city guide, where we’ll publish each new installment in the series.

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Exploring the streets of London can be hungry work and a tasty, filling lunch can be exactly what you need to refuel and keep going. Aside from being one of the city’s most popular neighborhoods, London’s Soho is bursting with places to grab a delicious meal.

Here are three of my favorites that will fill you up without eating away at too much of your budget.

Nam
58 Dean Street, W1D 6AL
Tube: Leicester Square
Web site

I buy my lunch from this simple Vietnamese café very often and I can’t recommend it highly enough. The menu is straightforward, with a choice of fragrant noodle soup or salad topped with tasty beef, pork, chicken, prawns or tofu. The soups either come as Pho, with flat rice noodles or as Mien, with mung bean noodles. Each delicious dish costs just £4.90 and the servings are really generous. Summer rolls are also on the menu at just £2.90 a portion.

Grab a seat at one of the shared tables or take away to nearby Soho Square if the sun is shining.

Freshly prepared burritos, tacos and more at Benito’s Hat. Photo: MSeasons

Benito’s Hat
19 New Row, WC2N 4LA
Tube: Covent Garden
Web site

There are plenty of choices when it comes to munching on Mexican street food in London, but Benito’s Hat is especially good at what it does. Head down this pretty street and escape the bustle of Covent Garden after a busy morning of shopping or for an early pre-theater dinner.

Benito’s Hat offers freshly prepared, massively filling burritos, tacos and salads stuffed with spiced beans or rice. Team with marinated chicken, braised pork, grilled steak or vegetables before topping with all the salsas your heart could desire. For a lighter option go for the soup of the day or just drop in to sample the extensive Mexican beer and cocktail menu (the Pomegranate Margaritas are not to be missed).

Lebanese street food at Yalla Yalla. Photo: Suziedepingu

Yalla Yalla
1 Green’s Court, W1F 0HA
Tube: Leicester Square / Piccadilly Circus
Web site

Straddling the boundary between tourist-heavy Leicester Square and the sultry backstreets of Soho proper, Yalla Yalla is a hidden gem that rewards anyone who stumbles across it.

Serving up delicious Lebanese street food day and night, this is the perfect choice for lunch on the run or a more relaxed eat-in affair if you’re lucky enough to bag one of the little wooden tables. Mezze such as spicy sausages and batata harra (spicy potatoes with pepper and chilli) or traditional wraps filled with falafel, chicken or spiced lamb make for a truly tasty lunch stop and prices start from just £6.

Also in our guide: If you’re planning a trip to London and in the market for affordable, central accommodation, be sure to read our reviews of our recommended budget hotels. All of our picks have been visited and inspected by one of our editors. Read more in our guide to London.

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Trust me, nobody wants that, so I’ve summarized my favorite central London neighborhoods for a smooth stay in the capital:

Best for night owls: Soho

If you want to limit the need to use public transport and really immerse yourself in London’s buzz then Soho is your place. The neighborhood comprises the streets running behind Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus and up to Oxford Street and Tottenham Court Road and it buzzes day and night.

The area used to be renowned as a somewhat seedy, red light hub, but it has cleaned up its act and today trendy restaurants and bars stand alongside cabaret clubs and drag shows, giving it a truly unique vibe. It is certainly lively and staying here will not guarantee you a quiet night’s sleep. However, it does mean that shops, theaters, restaurants, bars and nightlife are quite literally on your doorstep so you can really make the most of what London has to offer.

London’s National Gallery and National Portrait Gallery are also just around the corner in Trafalgar Square, and a lot of other areas are walkable. Regent’s Park is a short stroll away or you can head to Charing Cross and across the river to the South Bank in a matter of minutes.

Click here to read reviews of recommended budget hotels in Soho.

Bayley Street exudes a typical Bloomsbury charm. Photo: Stephane Goldstein

Best for serious sightseers: Bloomsbury

Another wonderfully central location, Bloomsbury is one of London’s prettiest and most traditional areas, filled with beautiful Georgian architecture and punctuated by tree-lined streets and large, leafy squares. Traditionally the city’s literary quarter, today the area is home to the University of London and a whole lot of museums.

Although located on the other side of Tottenham Court Road from Soho, the pace of life in this part of town feels more relaxed. While nightlife, shopping and theaters are all nearby, residents of Bloomsbury have easy access to the British Museum, the Charles Dickens Museum, the Foundling Museum and many more quirky attractions such as the Cartoon Museum. Gower Street is lined with affordable B&B’s, perfect for couples and small groups of friends, the Arosfa Hotel comes highly recommended.

Click here to read reviews of recommended budget hotels in Bloomsbury.

Best for city dwellers: Southwark

Southwark’s old cobbled streets really give a taste for what London once was. This is the perfect place to stay if you want to get a real taste of city living and wander the streets that Bridget Jones traversed in the movies. Today the area is home to an exciting amalgamation of old and new, as beautiful old buildings stand next to iconic new landmarks like The Shard.

Located just south of the River Thames, visitors to Southwark have easy access to everything on the South Bank, from free, open-air performances at the National Theatre in the summer, to festive Christmas markets in the winter. In terms of sightseeing, Southwark is packed with things to see, including the Tate Modern, the tasty foodie treats at Borough Market, Shakespeare’s Globe, the London Dungeon and the Design Museum. Without a doubt, the neighborhood’s jewel in the crown has to be the majestic Southwark Cathedral, London’s oldest church cathedral building.

Click here to read reviews of recommended budget hotels in Southwark.

Want to read about more London neighborhoods? Check out our previous article on choosing the right neighborhood for your trip.

Your favorite London neighborhood?

Do you have a favorite neighborhood for your trip to London? Tell us about it in the comments section.

Also in our guide: Heading to London and looking for an affordable place to sleep? We’ve been there. Our editors hunt down and inspect budget hotels in London and recommend only the best. To see all the neighborhoods we’ve visited in London, check out our London guide.

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When I scoured the streets of London hunting down the best affordable hotels, B&B’s and hostels for EuroCheapo’s London hotel guide, I was constantly amazed by many of their brilliant locations. Most people expect to pay dearly to stay in central London, but if you know where to look, there is no reason why we Cheapos can’t also demand “Location, Location, Location!”

Here’s my pick for three cheap London hotels with truly special locations:

Parking it in the YHA Holland Park's living room.

YHA Holland Park
Holland Walk, London

While not as modern or funky as many of the other YHA hostels in London, what the Holland Park branch lacks in trendy design, it makes up for with location. It is difficult to find, because as you make your way down Holland Walk you start doubting yourself, as all the signs point you into the park. I did a few laps through the pretty green spaces, passing by happy couples strolling and groups of friends picnicking in the sunshine, all the while convinced that I was headed in the wrong direction because, well, how could the hostel actually be in the park?

And then I found it. There it was, the best-kept secret on the London hostel scene, right in the middle of Holland Park, dishing out beds to visitors from around the world from just $26 per night! Genius.

The hostel itself is basic and could do with updating, but it offers dorms and private rooms, and a communal kitchen, dining room, living room, and a lovely little terrace.

This is definitely the place to stay if you want to escape the bustle of the city without actually leaving London. The hostel is a stone’s throw from Notting Hill and the vibrant Portobello Market, as well as being just a couple of stops on the tube into central London.

Places like the YHA Holland Park always leave me thinking that budget travelers actually have the last laugh–after all, I didn’t stumble across any five-star hotels while exploring Holland Park!

Read more and see additional photos on our review of the YHA Holland Park

The Seven Dials Hotel has one busy location.

Seven Dials Hotel
7 Monmouth Street, Soho

The Seven Dials Hotel is really is the place to stay if you want all of central London at your doorstep. London’s best bars, shops, cafes, restaurants and theaters are all within easy reach.

Monmouth Street, one of my favorites, is a pretty, old-fashioned street lined with boutiques and cafes that straddles Soho and Covent Garden. It is one of seven streets which lead up to a column bearing six sun dials. The column itself serves as the seventh sun dial as it casts its shadow over the point where the seven streets converge (hence the name of the area and the hotel).

The hotel is fairly basic, with a somewhat rickety, steep staircase, but rooms are clean and breakfast is included in the price (starting at $166 for a double room). In all honesty, you are paying for the prime location more than anything else here. And with so much going on outside the front door, you probably won’t be spending too much time in your room, anyhow.

Read more and see additional photos on our review of the Seven Dials Hotel

The Mentone looks out to Cartwright Gardens

Mentone Hotel
54-56 Cartwright Gardens, Bloomsbury

It’s hard to believe that this beautiful and peaceful crescent-shaped square is slap bang in the center of London. As soon as you turn off noisy Euston Road and approach Cartwright Gardens, the car fumes and fast city pace fade away and you feel like you’ve stumbled upon something special.

The Mentone boasts an ideal location for exploring central London, perfectly placed for the British Museum and the British Library, as well as the lively Brunswick Centre in Russell Square (an obligatory stop off for dinner during your trip!). You can reach central London’s shops and theaters by foot, and Kings Cross Station, just a few minutes away, makes it easy to escape the city on a day trip.

The Mentone Hotel is not the only hotel on Cartwright Gardens. In fact, the gorgeous line-up of Georgian houses is home to about 10 B&B’s, all of which boast views of the communal gardens and tennis courts. However, The Mentone stands out as the friendly manager, Dale, really makes you feel welcome and offers his guests great advice for exploring the city. The hotel also offers generously sized rooms (doubles costing from $152) and a sumptuous communal living room. (Some singles, however, are a bit tight.)

Read more and see additional photos on our review of the Mentone Hotel

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Here’s a rundown of some reliable restaurants in Soho, suitable for the slimmest of wallets:

Trattoria da Aldo
51 Greek Street, W1D 4EH
Tel: 020 7437 3985
Open Monday to Saturday, lunch and dinner

The Trattoria da Aldo is a charming little Italian restaurant with checked tablecloths and wonky little booths. The traditional menu features a comforting carbonara with a liberal helping of cream and a very tasty lasagna. Bread and oil is served with everything, and a filling main costs around £6 to £11. Service is gruff but efficient, and it’s entertaining to listen to the old-timers and staff chatting in the back.

The Lorelei
21 Bateman Street, W1D 3AL
Tel: 020 7734 0954
Open Monday to Saturday

The eccentric little Lorelei is patronized by Soho veterans, vintage types, and savvy diners with an eye for a bargain. Simple pizzas (from about £6) are the main event, and you can bring your own booze. If you don’t mind the slightly oddball décor (note the mermaid mural on the wall) and furniture that’s seen better days, it’s a lot of fun.

Taro
10 Old Compton Street, W1D 4TF
Tel: 020 7439 2275
Web site
Open Daily

Taro is a reliable Japanese place in the bustling tail-end of the Old Compton stretch. You’ll get minimalist canteen-style surrounds, and tasty, straightforward Japanese food. A small bento box at £8.80 (washed down with an Asahi beer for £2.80) provides a perfectly substantial main meal. There’s another branch on Brewer Street.

The Stockpot
18 Old Compton Street, W1D 4TN
Tel: 020 7287 1066
Open Daily

Affordable breakfasts and lunches are the order of the day at this Soho institution without airs. It’s a traditional little English café that doesn’t appear to have changed in decades. No-frills service is accompanied by no-frills food, and it’s cheap (mains for around £5), filling and full of local characters.

Fish & Chips
20 Berwick Street, W1F 0PY
Tel: 020 7437 3280
Open daily

Fish and chips is as traditional as British cuisine gets, and this old-fashioned chippy doesn’t disappoint. Portions are huge (and cost around £6) and on Friday lunchtimes there’s a line out the door.

Papaya
14 St Anne’s Court, W1F 0BD
Tel: 020 7734 8994
Open Monday to Saturday

A healthier choice is this tiny Thai joint, which serves lunches (for around £5) to local office workers. Papaya does a very passable Pad Thai, served with or without peanuts and chili. There’s room for about 1.5 people to “dine in”, but otherwise it’s a strictly take-out affair.

Bodean’s
10 Poland Street, W1F 8PZ
Tel: 020 7287 7575
Web site
Open daily

A cheap and cheerful American-themed diner, Bodean’s serves up hearty meat and potato dishes at rock-bottom prices. Deals abound, such as ribs, pulled pork, and chicken, plus fries, coleslaw and a beer, all for £10. A shock for the arteries, maybe, but it will certainly sustain you for a big night out in Soho.

About the author: Lara Kavanagh is a travel editor and freelance writer based in London, and has also had the great pleasure of living in and writing about Paris. Top vintage shopping, great food and quirky nightlife are her favorite things about London.

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We (heart) souvenirs

Created pro bono in 1977 by Milton Glaser for a marketing campaign to promote New York State, the original design for “I (heart) NY” was intended to be in the public eye for only a few months. But locals and tourists alike took hold of the black, white and red symbol. A popular souvenir movement was born.

While finding your own special tee in Times Square or around Soho has its own allure, shops around Chinatown and Madison Square Garden (in the west 30s) offer better deals. Look for street vendors with tables of tees offering crazy deals. Some vendors even sell five shirts for $10. Individual tees go for about $3 to $30, depending on quality.

While you’re at it…

Grab some of the other cheap trinkets available on the vendor tables in Soho and the Fashion District. We’re talking about mini taxi cabs, cityscape snow globes, foam Statue of Liberty crowns, Times Square playing cards, etc. Classic.

Also see: Our recommended budget hotels in New York City.

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