2025 Updated Guide
Hotels in NYC Under $100: The Impossible Challenge?
Let's be real: $100 in New York doesn't get you much. But if you are willing to commute or share a room, we found the safe, clean spots that fit your budget.
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Quick Cost & Trip Summary
| Reality Check | Expect Hostels or Shared Baths |
| Best Area | Long Island City (Queens) |
| Best Hostel | HI NYC Hostel |
| Cheapest Month | January & February |
# The $100 Reality Check
What NOT to expect for $100:
- Times Square views
- Room service
- Private bathrooms (usually)
What you CAN get:
- A clean bunk in a top-rated hostel
- A private room in Queens (15 mins subway ride)
- A standard hotel room in January (off-season)
# Top 3 Options Under (or near) $100
HI NYC Hostel
Hostel Upper West Side (Amsterdam Ave)
Massive, historic building
Organized tours/pub crawls
Huge kitchen to cook meals
Very safe area
Price is per bed in a Dorm. Private rooms are $180+.
The Local NY
Hostel/Hotel Long Island City, Queens
Amazing skyline views from roof
Bar inside
2 stops to Manhattan (E/M train)
Clean modern design
It's in Queens, but commute is <15 mins.
West Side YMCA
Private Room (Shared Bath) Central Park West
You are literally NEXT to Central Park
Free gym/pool access
Private single rooms available
Facilities are old. Bathrooms are down the hall.
# The 'Jersey City' Hack
Stay in New Jersey
Jersey City and Hoboken are just across the river. The PATH Train runs 24/7 and takes 10 minutes to reach Manhattan. Hotels here are larger, newer, and often $100 cheaper than their Manhattan counterparts.