Hotel Rates

Hotels in New York are among the most expensive in the world. Average hotels in New York can easily run $300 a night, and every New York resident has heard stories of visitors spending in the neighborhood of $800 per night for a relatively unremarkable double room. For outsiders and natives alike, these rates are more than a bit shocking. Our hotel listings, by way of contrast, consist of hotels running up to $200 per night (and as low as $85 per night). One easy way to slice dollars off your nightly rate is to choose a room with a shared bathroom, should one be available.

Know that all hotels in New York City carry the additional cost of the New York State sales tax of 13.625% in addition to an Occupancy Rate Charge of $3.50 per night. It is very rare that these additional charges are included in the room rate you'll be quoted, so keep them in mind.

Restaurant Prices

With more than 20,000 restaurants, New York is a gourmand's paradise. Despite this, restaurants in New York City are not, in general, a huge bargain. To be sure, some truly amazing restaurants can be found, but you'll also find many overpriced and mediocre places. Entrees at midrange restaurants cost between $12 and $25. Add between $6 and $10 for a glass of wine and between $20 or $40 for a bottle of wine. Diners will charge between $5 and $12 for a main menu item. Sandwiches at nice cafés will run between $6 and $12.