New York is famously one of the most eye-wateringly expensive cities in the world. Everything from eating out to theatre tickets can set you back a small fortune, and hotels often have the highest price tag of the lot – trust us, there are some rooms in this city costing more than a month’s rent.
A cheap room in the Big Apple that doesn’t resemble a serial killer’s lair, then, can seem like a pipedream. But you’d be wrong. Affordable hotels that are smart, clean and actually quite nice do exist – just look at Time Out's list of the best budget-friendly hotels in New York. All of them cost under $215 for the night and, we promise, don't include literal skeletons in the closet.
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The number one spot was claimed by Radio Hotel in Washington Heights, just north of Upper Manhattan. With its eight differently coloured sections stacked like Lego, it’s a rather striking addition to the neighbourhood. As for what to expect inside, our reviewer says it’s ‘modern, clean, has a really good restaurant, and won’t set you back anywhere near as much as the average hotel south of Washington Heights’.
Location-wise, it might not be in central New York, but it’s got plenty of transport connections to Midtown.
The real draw is the hotel’s very own slap-up restaurant, Jalao NYC, a Dominican eatery named after a coconut-and-honey dessert. ‘It captures the flavor of Washington Heights’ Little Dominican Republic,’ writes our reviewer.
So, if you’re planning to visit New York on a budget sometime soon, Radio Hotel sounds ideal, right? You can read more about it in our full review.
Check out the full list of New York’s best budget hotels.
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