EuroCheapo's New York Articles

New York: Our favorite free outdoor art and budget art hotels

Get artsy in the park. Photo: James Ewing courtesy of the Madison Square Park Conservancy
Get artsy in the park. Photo: James Ewing courtesy of the Madison Square Park Conservancy

Jun 12 The bright (literally) side to the soggy spring through which we in New York  have been wading is that pretty is now a-bloomin’ all around the city. When the rains finally subside, New Yorkers will rush out en masse to picnic, play and relax, lured not only by fragrant florals but by a wide range » Read more

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New York’s citibike program: Tips and one big glitch in the system to avoid

New York’s citibike program: Tips and one big glitch in the system to avoid

Jun 03 It’s been one week since New York debuted its citibike bike-share program for annual subscribers and one day since tourists (and curious locals) have been able to purchase 24-hour and one-week passes for the program. Here at EuroCheapo, we’ve been big proponents of bike-share programs throughout Europe for years, notably in Paris, London, Rome, and » Read more

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New York: Help us find new budget hotels!

New York: Help us find new budget hotels!

Apr 04 The other night I had that odd yet ubiquitous New York experience: I saw a building I’ve never noticed before. Ever. Even though its lovely and old, and I’ve probably walked by it a hundred times. Turns out said building, an elegant all-white number, is the soon-to-open Hyatt Union Square. I learned that it promises to » Read more

Posted in Cheap Hotels, Cheapos at work, Hotels, New York

New York City Subway: Which type of MetroCard is right for you?

New York City Subway: Which type of MetroCard is right for you?

Mar 12 Last week, a (not so) funny thing happened on the way to work. When I went to renew my 30-day MetroCard, the usual $104 fare had gone up to $112, as part of the subway and bus fare increases that went into effect on March 3, 2013. Many “straphangers” are incensed about yet another fare » Read more

Posted in City Transportation, New York, News, tips, United States

NYC: Cheapo guides to SoHo and the East Village

NYC: Cheapo guides to SoHo and the East Village

Mar 01 Let’s face it: Keeping it cheap in New York City can be a real challenge for many visitors. With so many neighborhoods to navigate, unlimited dining options, and shops open day and night, it can be overwhelming. That’s why we’re happy to introduce a new series: EuroCheapo’s Budget Neighborhood Guides to New York, starting with » Read more

Posted in Neighborhood, New York, Trip Planning, United States

New York City: Which neighborhood is right for your trip?

New York City: Which neighborhood is right for your trip?

Jan 24 Neighborhoods matter in New York. When choosing a place to stay, don’t ignore neighborhood for the sake of price. It is a vastly different Manhattan from the Upper West Side to the East Village, so look to strike a balance between price and location. Be (somewhat) close to where you want to visit, and the » Read more

Posted in Cheap Hotels, Hotels, Neighborhood, New York, United States

New York: 6 cafes, bars and chocolatiers to warm you up this winter

New York: 6 cafes, bars and chocolatiers to warm you up this winter

Jan 15 It’s easy to shy away from New York City during the cold months of January and February. While temperatures are low and days are often gray, these months are also home to some of the cheapest hotel rates of the year. Stretch your budget by visiting during the depth of winter, and keep warm with » Read more

Posted in Bars, Drinks, New York, United States, winter

New York City: 5 Budget hotels for the holidays

New York City: 5 Budget hotels for the holidays

Dec 03 The holiday season is an enchanting time to visit New York, as lights twinkle throughout town, store windows draw crowds to Fifth Avenue, and the Rockettes line up and kick at Radio City. And we won’t even mention the shopping opportunities. Indeed, these and (many) more reasons draw multitudes of tourists to New York in » Read more

Posted in Cheap Hotels, Christmas, holidays, Hotels, New York, United States

5 Cheap New York City Hotels for Thanksgiving visits

5 Cheap New York City Hotels for Thanksgiving visits

Oct 26 There’s nothing quite like visiting New York City over Thanksgiving weekend and taking in the parade, holiday activities and “pre-Christmas cheer” in all its splendor. But how do you do it without breaking the bank? Considering that average nightly hotel rates in New York hover around $350 a night, getting a deal is no small » Read more

Posted in holidays, Hotels, New York, United States

Flight Giveaway! Win a free trip to Europe with airberlin!

Flight Giveaway! Win a free trip to Europe with airberlin!

Oct 11 Are you feeling lucky, Cheapos? We’ve teamed up again with our friends over at airberlin to give away another fantastic and free roundtrip for two from New York’s JFK airport to anywhere airberlin flies in Europe! Start packing your bags, folks, because someone is about to get lucky. Why shouldn’t it be you? Did you » Read more

Posted in Air Berlin, Airlines, Budget Air Travel, Contest, Copenhagen, New York, Vienna