I'm going to NYC for a three day weekend this month and my plans for staying with a friend have fallen through. Does anyone know anywhere that is safe AND inexpensive? I'd prefer to stay in the Soho area (I'm getting tired of staying in Midtown), but don't know much of what is down there.
2006-08-03 02:38:39 · 12 answers · asked by affirmation826 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ New York City
Make a friend. Post on Craigslist for a friend in the area in NYC who might be interested in trading to get to stay with you when he/or she visits your area!!! Then it's not only inexpensive, it's FREE! Plus you have a new friend.
This has worked well for me!
2006-08-03 02:55:05 · answer #1 · answered by barelyliterate 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi! Try www.hotels.com.
I love NYC!
Here are some ideas of what you can do while in NYC. First, get a good tour map. Then I recommend you take the BIG APPLE double decker tour bus for an overview of the city. There are several different neighborhoods so I'll highlight these and what to see:
Upper East Side: Metropolitan Museum of Art, Guggenheim, Whitney Museum. Walk up and down Madison Avenue for awesome shops and boutiques 96th - 57th st. Walk Park Avenue for architecture all the way to Grand Central Terminal and see the treasures located within. Walk along 5th Avenue to see/go in and out of Central Park - go for a run, go to the Central Park Zoo, go to the Carousel, go for a gondola ride at the boat house.
UPPER WEST SIDE:
Museum of Natural History -a must! on Central Park West,
Walk along Columbus Avenue. Visit the West side of Central Park and pay respects to John Lennon's Strawberry Fields.
MIDTOWN:
Shopping - 57th St (Chanel and the gang), Fifth Avenue - must see Henri Bendel, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks and FAO Schwartz - many other fun stores.
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Museum of Modern Art
Sony Bldg
Rockefeller Center
Go west to awesome new Time Warner center and visit the new Mandarin Hotel bar/restaurant for awesome view and treats!
Oh, Bloomingdale's is on 59th St and Lexington.
Empire State Bldg.
The Intrepid Aircraft Museum is fascinating and on the West side...worth the visit even if you have no kids.
CHELSEA:
Walk around the blooming area sprouting awesome restaurants and shops. Chelsea Pier is fun.
WALL ST:
Pay respects to the 9/11 victims and heroes at the WTC site., Walk Wall St., visit the Chase Hdqtrs, Federal Reserve. Seaport area is great to see.
THE VILLAGE:
Funky shops in the West Village. Walk through the NYU Washington Square Park. The East Village has some shops from new artists and designers
SOHO:
Great galleries and shops on n off West Broadway. Walk thru to Little Italy for awesome meals and desserts...walk through Chinatown. CANAL STREET has stall after stall of Designer "copies"...bring cash and bargain and watch your purse!
These should put an awesome smile on your face. Bring your camera and takes lots of photos to remember your trip. You'll have a blast! OH...BUY this weekly magazine: TIMEOUT NEW YORK on any newstand to see what's going on each week/day. :)
2006-08-03 07:29:14 · answer #2 · answered by missy_sweet_cheeks 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Napa Wine Valley (do some research on the best wine bed and breakfast places) Big Sur (Hwy 1 halfway between SF and LA, beutiful place to go for a romantic getaway, check the Ragged Point Inn) You can get a nice seaside view room with a fireplace Pt Reyes (marin county) plenty of oysters, beautiful hotels, beaches, etc.
2016-03-26 21:32:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YMCA near Central Park and Lincoln Center is a great place. The gym is included, and they have a pool.
5 West 63rd Street
New York, NY 10023
(212) 875-4173 Reservations
2006-08-03 08:33:54 · answer #4 · answered by Lola K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Youth Hostels
Chelsea Hotel
2006-08-06 16:06:17 · answer #5 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi,
check out travelocity.com for hotels and different prices.there really isnt a cheap place in nyc.but you can try la quinta,red roof,and super 8, also howard johnsons i think they are all in the tourist part like broadway or near it.travelocity should bring them up if not check the hotels websites directly.also check out www.visitnyc.com for info.as far as it being safe only the best areas or tourist areas are somewhat safe!
2006-08-07 01:40:21 · answer #6 · answered by anonymus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try staying in downtown Brooklyn it is close to SoHo good view
2006-08-03 10:08:48 · answer #7 · answered by Larry 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
I thought I could help you. I live here in NY. I am a travel agent please give me a call 866-999-trvl. Thanks
Paul Sandhu
World Ventures Travel andTours
2006-08-03 03:09:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
HAMPTON INN MANHATTAN TIMES
It would cost you 85dollars
VANDERBILT YMCA- maybe 75 dollars
2006-08-03 02:54:14 · answer #9 · answered by Life 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-08-03 02:45:39 · answer #10 · answered by onyi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋