Comments on: Cheapo Guide: Visiting New York on a budget

By: Mark

Mark — Sun, 29 Dec 2019 14:59:04 +0000

Lov u sight just got thru readin tips on cheap eats off time square and looking @ hotels thank u from H-Town plan on goin in December

By: Roxanne Lucero

Roxanne Lucero — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 13:29:08 +0000

I went to New York on a budget last year and I saved a lot on accommodation since I stayed in a hostel. New York City may be known as the most expensive city in USA, but there’s also no shortage of free things to do. I already visited some museums, Time Square and Statue of Liberty. I also went to a lot of diners and clubs and I watched free concerts at Central Park after checking out the NYC Parks website. By the way, I found a website listing free events in New York which is great because I didn’t have much of a budget. I think FreeEventFinder.com might be useful to people also visiting New York who are looking for free things to do.

By: Craig Nelson

Craig Nelson — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 14:49:27 +0000

Hi Marc,
Thanks for the compliments! Airbnb is definitely an option and I use it sometimes when traveling, but it can be hard to find private rooms in central locations in NYC (like Midtown, etc) for under $200/night, unlike some of the independent hotels we recommend. It all depends on what kind of experience you are looking for. If you are going to be touring around the city a lot, a good location is key to saving time and money. If you want to stay farther out in the neighborhoods of the five boroughs, then yes, you can find some good deals on Airbnb. Just be prepared to spend a bit more time traveling on the subway. We also like having the convenience of a hotel front desk check-in, luggage storage, and the city right outside your door.

By: Marc

Marc — Sun, 09 Aug 2015 19:42:09 +0000

Crag,
This is a great guide to NY. I love it and you have mentioned all we need to know to travel to NY. I didnt even realize that the hotel price per night would be like $300. Yikes, What about Airbnb?