2025 Updated Guide
Cheap Hotels Near Times Square NYC (2025 Guide)
Want to be in the center of the action? Hotels in Times Square are pricey, but we found the affordable exceptions just around the corner.
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Quick Cost & Trip Summary
| Closest Budget | Hotel St. James |
| Best Value | Row NYC |
| Avg Nightly Rate | $180 - $250 |
| Walking Distance | < 5 mins |
# The 'Side Street' Secret
Do not book a hotel ON Broadway or 7th Avenue. You will pay a premium for the view and suffer from the noise.
The trick is to book on the side streets (44th, 46th, 8th Ave). You are literally 2 minutes walking distance but pay 30% less.
# Top Picks Near Times Square
1. Row NYC
$160/night 1 block from Times Sq
Huge food court (City Kitchen) downstairs
Modern, functional rooms
Unbeatable location (8th Ave)
2. Hotel St. James
$150/night 2 mins walk from Times Sq
Classic NYC architecture
Quieter street (45th St)
Free Wi-Fi
Very close to Broadway theaters
3. Pod Times Square
$140/night 3 blocks from Times Sq
Newest Pod location
Bunk bed options for friends
Clean and efficient
Near Port Authority Bus Terminal
# Important Warning: The 'Amenity Fee'
Read the Fine Print
Times Square hotels are notorious for mandatory "Destination Fees" or "Amenity Fees" of $30-$40 per night. This fee supposedly covers Wi-Fi and gym access. IT IS NOT OPTIONAL. Always add $40 to the advertised room rate to see the real price.