Destination Overview

No other city has such a diversity of people and cultures as New York City. Within the boundaries of its five boroughs lies a microcosm of the whole world. Visitors can move along the bustling sidewalks of Chinatown, visit the Greek tavernas of Astoria, the Old World Russian restaurants and clubs of Brighton Beach, the Italian communities of Little Italy and Arthur Avenue, the sari shops of Little India in Jackson Heights, and so much more. This city of contrasts also contains the SoHo section, with its stylish art galleries, boutiques, and bistros housed in historic cast iron buildings among cobblestone streets.
With 18,000 restaurants,150 world-class museums; more than 10,000 stores, numerous talented musicians, actors, and dancers; hundreds of family friendly activities; a profusion of parks and gardens, and an exciting nightlife, New York is at the top of the charts in every area!
Its incredible architecture includes the Empire State and Chrysler buildings. There are the thrilling performances at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, the Metropolitan Opera, Broadway and off Broadway theaters. Overall, the City provides unlimited cultural and esthetic possibilities.


New York NY Discount Hotels

Best Western President Hotel ($11 - $1140) **Best Western President Hotel ($11 - $1140) **
The Best Western President Hotel of Broadway welcomes you to New York. Whether it is business or pleasure, you will be in the heart of Broadway, the center of Manhattan at the Best Western President Hotel. Just minutes from the Javits Center, major business districts, Fifth Avenue shopping, museums, Rockefeller Center, Radio City, the world's best restaurants and of course the excitement and glamour of Broadway Theater. Our guest rooms and suites offer comfort and relaxation. Enjoy elegant or casual dining in the festive and charming settings of our two restaurants, with conversation and cocktails in our delightful lounge. Our well-trained, friendly, multilingual staff offers personal assistance for any special needs that will make your stay more comfortable. The Best Western President Hotel is an exceptional hotel in the heart of Broadway. Enjoy the New York experience. Experience the value at the Best Western President Hotel. A $1.15 safe deposit fee will be charged at time of check-in.



Best Western Convention Center ($12 - $554) ***Best Western Convention Center ($12 - $554) ***
Discover the Best Western Convention Center Hotel, located just ? block from the Jacob Javits Convention Center and only 4? blocks from Times Square. Whether you are traveling on business or pleasure, come enjoy the charm of New York City. We are minutes away or even walking distance to many attractions including Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum, the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, Central Park, the Statue of Liberty, 5th Avenue shopping and many of the wonderful restaurants New York City has to offer.



Best Western Seaport Inn Downtown ($13 - $599) **Best Western Seaport Inn Downtown ($13 - $599) **
This New York City hotel is a 100% non-smoking property offering beautifully appointed guest rooms with views of the Brooklyn Bridge. Centrally located in the heart of New York City, the Best Western Seaport Inn downtown offers the beauty and luxury of 19th Century decor while still providing the modern amenities to make any guest feel at home while traveling. This New York hotel is a 100% non-smoking property providing convenient access to many of New York's finest attractions including Times Square, Ground Zero and Chinatown. Each well-appointed guest room features cable satellite television, Nintendo', refrigerators and free high-speed Internet access. The hotel also offers suites for guests who prefer more spacious accommodations. Hotel amenities include a complimentary deluxe continental breakfast, an exercise facility, a full business center, meeting space accommodating up to 25 people and freshly baked cookies every afternoon. Guests staying at the Best Western Seaport Inn Downtown will be within walking distance of many of New York's famous attractions such as the Pier 17 Shopping Mall, the Wall Street district, the Guggenheim Museum and the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial. Spend the day touring Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty or walking through Little Italy and SoHo areas. Guests traveling on business will be less than a mile from a variety of corporate buildings including the Woolworth Building, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Chase Manhattan Bank, AIG and JP Morgan. Make a reservation today and save at the Best Western Seaport Inn Downtown!



Best Western Bowery Hanbee Hotel ($14 - $681) ***Best Western Bowery Hanbee Hotel ($14 - $681) ***
Winner of Top Award Certificate of 5 flowers in 2007 National Competition of "Beautiful Hotel in a Beautiful Israel". The Best Western Bowery Hanbee Hotel is located in the heart of Chinatown. It is a modern seven story non-smoking hotel with 102 guest rooms. Many of the guest rooms overlook the streets of Chinatown. The property serves a complimentary continental breakfast daily. Handicap accessible rooms are available. For the guests convenience all rooms have hairdryers, iron and ironing board, coffeemakers, clock radios, dual line telephones with voice mail and in-room safes. The hotel offers a complimentary workout facility high speed Internet, and newspaper Monday through Friday. We also accept small pets up to 15 pounds.



Broadway Hotel ($26 - $323) *Broadway Hotel ($26 - $323) *
The Broadway Hotel is a tourist class, hotel located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. The hotel offers visitors the chance to live like real real New Yorkers, surrounded by moderately priced restaurants, shops, movie theaters and two parks. Public transportation provides easy access to the entire Manhattan area. The Broadway Hotel boasts 80 bright and cozy oversized rooms. Along with private rooms this hotel has share baths rooms that offer a ratio of 2.5 baths for every room, so sharing a bath room is hardly noticeable. Decorated in a tan and white with a minimalist theme and furnish in a sleek and modern style, the hotel's rooms resemble a page from a Scandinavian decor magazine. Newly renovated in 2001 the property offers the finests comfortable and stylish rooms in one of Manhattan's most vibrant residential neighborhoods. The hotel is minutes from fine dining, shopping and entertainment.



Jazz on the Villa ($27 - $54)Jazz on the Villa ($27 - $54)
Just a few steps from 125th Street shopping, the Jazz on the Villa Hostel offers guests a superb location in New York City. Conveniently situated in Upper Manhattan, this budget New York hostel is near the 125th Street subway station, connected to lines 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, as well as world famous attractions such as the Apollo Theatre and the Cotton Club. Visitors on a shopping spree or exploring New York will find the Jazz on the Villa Hostel an original and welcoming place to stay, with ample communal areas to relax in, and even a front porch and a gazebo in the backyard. The hostel's lively staff will also keep you entertained, as activities such as pub crawls and film nights are regularly organized. The 24-hour reception guarantees security and gives you the freedom to come and go as you please, since there is no curfew or lockout. You can also check your emails at the 24-hour Internet Point or via the free wireless Internet access. Phone cards are sold for the payphones within the hostel and luggage can also be stored in a secure and specifically designated room.



Central Park Hostel & Inn ($28 - $38)Central Park Hostel & Inn ($28 - $38)
The Central Park Hostel & Inn is New York's newest hotel located on the vibrant Upper West Side of Manhattan. This welcoming 5-story hotel offers high quality services for tourists of all ages, at a very reasonable price. Its unique location gives guests the rare opportunity to experience a genuine New York way of life. One block from Central Park and the subway station (trains B and C), near universities and museums, the Central Park Hostel & Inn is minutes from attractions, restaurants, nightlife, and New York City's most interesting areas. This attractive city hotel is perfect for students and travelers on a budget, and features sunny and fully air-conditioned dormitory style rooms. The hotel provides 24-hour security, wireless Internet access, subway maps and sightseeing information. Tours and airport transfers can be booked at the front desk. Facilities also include free luggage storage service and a recreational lounge complete with kitchenette and TV area - all for an unbeatable price !



Columbus Studios Hotel ($29 - $394) *Columbus Studios Hotel ($29 - $394) *
Advisory: Rooms do not have private bathrooms; each floor has shared coed bath facilities. Welcome to Columbus Studios located steps from trendy Columbus Avenue, noted for fancy saloons, cafes, outdoor dining and exotic shops. The Columbus Studios offers hostel-type, shared bath, accommodations in one of Manhattan's best neighborhoods, at a modest price. The hotel is steps from Central Park, The Museum of Natural History, The Planetarium and more, with public transportation easily accessible.



West End Studios and Hostel ($30 - $382) *West End Studios and Hostel ($30 - $382) *
Advisory: Rooms do not have private bathrooms; each floor has shared coed bath facilities. Stay in the heart of one of Manhattan's most historical and trendy neighborhoods. This six-story elevator building, with its European flavor and decor, is located in one of New York's most vibrant residential neighborhoods. Located on West End Avenue, West End Studios offers hostel-type, shared bath, accommodations and provides its guests the chance to mingle with true New Yorkers. Surrounded by many restaurants featuring international cuisine, specialty shops, and Central Park and Riverside Park.



West Side Inn and Hostel ($30 - $246) *West Side Inn and Hostel ($30 - $246) *
The West Side Inn is located on the upper west side of Manhattan, steps away from Central Park and Riverside Park, surrounded by many restaurants featuring international cuisine. This boutique brownstone with its Georgian architectural design is located in a quiet residential area, making one feel like it's a home away from home. Our well-trained, friendly, multilingual staff offers personal assistance for any needs that will make your stay comfortable. West Side Inn is the perfect combination for the smart traveler on a budget to compensate for what this hostel might lack in amenities offered by higher priced competitors. The West Side offers accommodations with shared-bath facilities.Advisory: Rooms do not have private bathrooms; each floor has shared coed bath facilities.



Continental Hostel ($31 - $245) *Continental Hostel ($31 - $245) *
Continental Hotel is located on Manhattan's Upper West Side, the hotel is one half-mile from Central Park and three miles from Times Square. The Continental Hotel's guestrooms have bunk beds, air conditioning, and cable TV. Bathrooms are shared. Amenities include a lounge with billiards, games, and two large TVs, an Internet kiosk and a garden with a sitting area.



Candy Hostel ($31 - $220) **Candy Hostel ($31 - $220) **
Candy is a new and Funky Hotel, conveniently located in NYC's most trendy neighborhoods. With access to all major transport lines to begin a day of touring.Extended Stay Hotel30 days or more. No penalties for early check out



Best Western Hospitality House ($34 - $781) **Best Western Hospitality House ($34 - $781) **
Want to experience the best Manhattan has to offer? Sports? Shopping? Nightlife? Sightseeing? If you really want to experience Manhattan like a New Yorker, get off to a good start by staying at one of the premier locations on the East Side. Located in the heart of the Big Apple, the Hospitality House is just minutes from some of New York City's most famous landmarks. Your feet will be the only carraige you need to have a real New York experience. All of our suites include a fully equipped kitchenette. Our suites are two to three times the size of your average New York hotel room. Why be cramped? Join us instead. We are within walking distance of Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, St. Patrick's Cathedral, the United Nations, Broadway theaters and Fifth Avenue shopping.

With it's convenience to these locations you won't be tired out when you venture a little further out to see what else the city has to offer. Walk a little further up 49th Street to Broadway and you are just 7 blocks from the very center of the world-Times Square! Just enjoy the sights or have a great meal at one of the many fine restaurants located here. Eat or shop at some of the most famous names anywhere like ESPN, the Hard Rock and Virgin Records. The Hospitality House is also located near the subway. You are truly minutes from anywhere in the five boroughs if you stay with us.

All apartments are equipped with a hairdryer, iron, ironing boards. All kitchens are fully equipped with standard size electric range, microwave, dishwasher and refrigerator. Perfect for families with children who value having a suite comprised of several rooms and ideal for couples or groups who need plenty of space. We also specialize in providing apartments to travelers on assignment in New York or executives/employees relocating to the area. If your hungry and don't want to walk, located just off the lobby are Café Linda and San Martin restaurants. Whatever brings you to Manhattan, come visit Denise and her friendly staff and find out what New York City is all about.



Chelsea Star ($35 - $312) *Chelsea Star ($35 - $312) *
Our small hotel, located in the center of New York City, is perfect for all budgets, featuring creatively designed theme rooms as featured in our gallery below. Conceived by well known European designer Robert Graf, and hand painted by local artists, each room transports you to a new realm of fantasy. The hand-painted halls are sunny and decorated with the New York skyline. Custom made star fixtures punctuate the ceiling, and the shiny stainless steel floors and slate & marble bathrooms (Called a delight by the New York Convention and Visitors Bureau) complete the high-tech designer digs. Manhattan's hip Chelsea district is full of avante garde art galleries, cool music clubs, bargain-priced shopping, trendy restaurants and fun bar scenes like Mustang Sally's and Down Time - all within a five minute walk of the Chelsea Star Hotel.



Gershwin Hotel ($45 - $519) ***Gershwin Hotel ($45 - $519) ***
The Gershwin Hotel is the preferred address for the creative international traveler. Located in the trendy flatiron district of Manhattan just around the corner from King Kong*s famous empire state building. The Gershwin is just steps away from shopping along Fifth Avenue as well as many of the city*s unique restaurants, bars and clubs. The Gershwin is not just another big apple hotel, it is one of the newest *New York Experiences* the hotel shines with New York*s most creative artists, live performances, nightly entertainment, on-site art gallery, exceptional rooftop for sun-worshipping plus other features too numerous to mention. Exciting. Convenient. Artistic. Affordable.



Hotel 309 ($69 - $461) *Hotel 309 ($69 - $461) *
Apartment Style Hotel Rooms. We provide an excellent location in the center of manhattan.



Harlem YMCA ($75 - $133) *Harlem YMCA ($75 - $133) *
The Harlem YMCA is located in the heart of the Harlem community. It is surrounded by numerous landmarks such as, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Sylvia?s Soul Food Restaurant, the world famous Apollo Theatre, Malcolm Shabazz Market and is also close to the famed 125th Street shopping district. It is a short metro or bus ride from midtown Manhattan and is within walking distance of restaurants to suit all budgets.

The Harlem YMCA's Claude McKay Residence has 235 rooms and is clean, safe and affordable. The rooms are single or double occupancy and all have TV and refrigerator. 24 hour security and daily housekeeping service are also provided. Shared bath facilities are conveniently located on each corridor.

Guests are also entitled to use the Health and Wellness Center, including heated swimming pool, weight room and Cardiovascular and Strength Training Center.

The Harlem YMCA is conveniently located near the numbers 2 and 3 or C and B subways and the cross-town and midtown bus lines.

The YMCA is a non profit tax exempt organization. There is no tax added to our cost.



Vanderbilt YMCA ($79 - $202) **Vanderbilt YMCA ($79 - $202) **
The Vanderbilt YMCA is centrally located in Midtown Manhattan near Grand Central Station, the United Nations, Rockefeller Center and St Patrick?s Cathedral.The Vanderbilt YMCA offers 400 private rooms, singles, doubles, and quads at reasonable rates, each with a color TV, air conditioning and daily housekeeping. Guests may use the Vanderbilt's health and wellness facility.



West Side YMCA ($80 - $189) **West Side YMCA ($80 - $189) **
The YMCA is a tax exempt, non profit organisation. The YMCA offers 41single rooms that provide a home away from home for nearly 40,000 international and domestic travelers each year. The location allows guests to enjoy the 65,000-square-foot fitness center, the beauty of Central Park, the energy of Times Square, and world-famous cultural institutions including Carnegie Hall, the Juilliard School of Music, the Museum of Natural History and the Museum of Modern Art. In 1997, the West Side YMCA was voted Best Elder hostel by the New York Tourist Board.



Americana Inn ($83 - $271) **Americana Inn ($83 - $271) **
The Americana Inn welcomes the budget-minded traveler with its warm, friendly service. Our great location puts you within walking distance to most top sights of New York City. Cheerful rooms with semi-private baths keep the traveler on a tight budget close to everything.