The Budget Destination Guide:
New York, New York
Tips from real New Yorkers on how to enjoy Manhattan's best real cheap.
New York City is one of the world's great cities, offering something for everyone and a is simply a must see place. At once, it represents everything that the America is, yet it is also like nothing else in America. The plethora of sights and activities usually comes at a price; New York City is also one the world's most expensive destinations. Still, there are plenty of ways to enjoy all that the city has to offer without breaking the bank.
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Getting to Manhattan
New York City is served by three major airports. LaGuardia airport (LGA) in northern Queens serves mainly domestic airline routes, while most international flights go through John F. Kennedy International (JFK), located in south-eastern Queens and Newark Liberty International (EWR) in New Jersey. Each airport has its advantages and disadvantages, but when comparing airfare to New York City, make sure to check flights and prices at all three airports. Quite often there are significant differences in the prices.
Cheap Airport Transportation
The Airport bus services generally offer the best combination of price and convenience for transportation to Manhattan. They go between all the airports and Grand Central Station, Penn Station and Port Authority bus terminal about every 20 mins. Learn all about
transportation between Manhattan and LGA, EWR and JFK.
Where to Stay In New York City
To really get a feel for New York City, there's nothing quite like staying in Manhattan. However, hotel rooms are getting more and more expensive and for many people it would just take too much out of the budget for other activities. Across the Hudson River in New Jersey, you can usually find some really good deals, with many hotels offering free shuttle service into Manhattan. Check out accommodations in places like Weehawken, Hoboken, Union City, Secaucus, Jersey City and Teaneck.
If you insist on having the full experience of NYC, check out hotels on the Upper West Side. The UWS is the setting for the popular Seinfeld TV show and it's a great place to stay when visiting the city. It's quieter than most other areas and will give you a real taste of residential life in Manhattan. The UWS also gives easy access to most other areas in the city through the subway. We recommend trying these hotels:
The Milburn
The Comfort Inn Central Park West
Budget Accomodations:
The Riverside Inn
The Morningside Inn
If you want to be in the heart of the midtown and the theater district, the
Milford Plaza consistently offers the most competitive rates.
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