Alisha Prakash

NYC can be a very, very expensive place – but it doesn’t have to be. And you don’t have to sacrifice style or quality for cheap prices, either. If you know where to look, NYC is packed to the brim with chic, cozy hotels at prices that won’t make your eyes water. So whether you’re hunting for a historic hideaway, a room with a view, or simply a hotel with an uber-convenient location, we’ve got you covered. Below we’ve rounded up NYC’s finest cheap hotels, helping you leave plenty of room in your wallet to splurge on the rest of your trip. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best hotels in NYC Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in every hotel featured, we've based our list on top reviews, hosts and amenities to find you the best stays. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines. 

New York: City of dreams, skyscrapers and shake-in-ya-boots hotel prices—right? Not quite, especially if you know the best budget hotels to hit in NYC for solid amenities at super-affordable prices. Book into one of these gems and you’ll be able to save those pennies for tickets to Broadway shows, score tables at the best restaurants in NYC (and get the full chef’s menu—with wine pairing) and hit all the top New York attractions. Sleep in a budget hotel in NYC, and you won’t have to do the city on the cheap. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best hotels in NYC RECOMMENDED: The best cheap hotels in NYC

When it comes to finding good wine, everyone knows the usual suspects—California, Italy and France of course. But there are plenty of vino havens to be found in New York State too, including these Hudson Valley wineries—and don’t forget there are even more wineries in NJ. Watch your back, Napa...

Las posibilidades para alojarse en Nueva York son muy variadas, tanto por la diversidad de zonas y barrios que la conforman como por los precios. Si buscas hoteles buenos, bonitos y baratos, consulta nuestra guía de los mejores alojamientos económicos de Nueva York para que puedas ahorrar dinero para comprar entradas de obras de Broadway, comer en los mejores restaurantes de Nueva York, ver sitios increíbles de la ciudad, visitar tus museos favoritos y mucho más. NO TE LO PIERDAS: Los mejores hoteles de Nueva York

We take our bar food and snacks very seriously, especially the best wings in NYC. In a city where there’s no shortage of chicken joints (see: the best fried chicken, the best chicken and waffles, etc.), it takes a lot to make one stand out. To help, we’ve assembled the best wings, both buffalo and beyond, that satisfy cravings on game day or any day.

Here’s where to find the best 24-hour laundromat in your neighborhood, for when late-night laundry is a necessity (it happens). If you have an overwhelming amount of sweaty workout clothes or way too many layers of winter clothing to wash, test out one of the city’s laundry apps—or head out at any hour to the nearest laundromat.RECOMMENDED: Read more on 24-hour NYC

You’d expect exclusive access, velvet curtains and leather couches at the top cigar bar NYC has to offer. After stocking up on cigars from neighborhood smoke shops, head out these New York lounges. You’ll find yourself brushing leather-patched elbows with stock brokers and even some occasional notable New Yorkers.

Love him or hate him, chances are you’ve stumbled across re-runs of Tyler Perry’s House of Payne or Madea comedies on Netflix. But did you know the quadruple threat actor/producer/director/screenwriter is also a prolific playwright? Over the course of his career, Perry’s oeuvre has grown to include more than 15 stage productions—many of which he himself has starred in. While they may not be Tony award–worthy or at the top of the list of best Broadway shows, they come armed with gospel-laced tunes, uproarious dialogue and a feel-good moral. Here, we rank the 10 best Tyler Perry plays.