2025 Updated Guide
10 Best Budget Hotels in New York City (2025 Ranked)
New York is notoriously expensive, but hidden gems exist. We've curated the cleanest, safest, and most affordable hotels in Manhattan and Brooklyn for 2025.
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Quick Cost & Trip Summary
| Best Overall | Pod 39 (Murray Hill) |
| Best Location | Radio City Apartments |
| Cheapest | The Jane Hotel |
| Avg Budget Rate | $150 - $220 / night |
# Top Picks Summary
Budget in NYC usually means "under $250". To go lower, you often trade space (Micro-hotels) or privacy (shared bathrooms). Here are the winners that balance comfort and cost.
| Hotel | Location | Avg Price | Vibe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pod 39 | Midtown East | $140 | Fun, youthful, rooftop bar. |
| YOTEL New York | Times Square | $160 | Futuristic, tiny rooms, clean. |
| The Jane | West Village | $110 | Historic, shared baths, Wes Anderson vibes. |
| CitizenM | Bowery | $190 | Tech-savvy, modern, great lobby. |
# Detailed Reviews
1. Pod 39
$140/night Murray Hill, Manhattan
Fantastic Rooftop Bar
Glass walled showers
Very social atmosphere
3 min walk to Grand Central
2. YOTEL New York Times Square
$160/night Hell's Kitchen / Times Sq
Smart beds (adjustable)
Robot luggage storage
Clean and modern
Great coffee on every floor
3. Freehand New York
$175/night Flatiron District
Artistic design
Bunk rooms available for groups
Excellent restaurants/bars inside
Central location
# How to Save on NYC Hotels
- Stay on Sunday: Sunday nights are statistically the cheapest night to stay in NYC hotels.
- Try Long Island City (LIC): Just one subway stop from Manhattan, but hotels here are often 30% cheaper and newer.
- Beware 'Resort Fees': NYC hotels love adding a $30-$50 "Facility Fee" per night. Always check the final checkout price.