Cheap hotels in East Village, New York
The down and dirty East Village really isn't so down and dirty anymore. It used to be New York City's troubled teen—a hub for bad-boy rock-and-rollers and other rabble-rousers. But things took a turn in the late '80s and '90s as the city cleaned up.
Now it's all about NYU students, quirky shops, cheap food, raucous pubs, and sleek little bars. There's still a little edge left to the East Village. St. Marks Place, for example, has its share of dive bars. Traces of the neighborhood's Ukrainian community remain, there's a cluster of back-to-back Indian restaurants, and quite a few eateries catering to Japanese expats.
A few budget hotel options in the East Village exist, although the area has never really catered to visitors. You'll have many more accommodation options if you wander a bit west (into Greenwich Village) or north into the Union Square neighborhood.
Other nearby neighborhoods:
• Lower East Side
• Greenwich Village / West Village
• Union Square / Gramercy
2 St. Marks Place (at Third Avenue), East Village
EuroCheapo Review: Aside from its low rates, the best thing about St. Marks is likely the location, next to countless gritty Lower Manhattan attractions.... read review
$120
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160 East 25th Street 2nd Floor, Union Square-Gramercy
EuroCheapo Review: A budget hotel in a Gramercy-adjacent neighborhood, Carlton Arms is a riot of art and playful décor, exuding "backpacker chic".... read review
$137
332 West 23rd Street, Chelsea
EuroCheapo Review: This guesthouse, run by a Catholic charity, brings a little old-world charm to the heart of Chelsea.... read review
$195
113 Jane Street, Greenwich Village & West Village
EuroCheapo Review: Part SRO (Single Room Occupancy) and part hipster den, the Jane Hotel is a beautiful beast, a glammed-up flophouse offering twin rooms (with shared bath) for $99 in the hot Meatpacking District.... read review
$219
159 Grand Street, Soho & Tribeca
EuroCheapo Review: The 42-room Solita Soho Hotel has surprisingly pleasant accommodations in a great Chinatown area location.... read review
$263
145 East 39th Street, Midtown E-Murray Hill
EuroCheapo Review: The Pod39 does what the Pod Hotel chain does best: Provide cool, boutique-style rooms with private baths and luxurious beds in hot locations at low rates. ... read review
$270
151 East Houston Street, Lower East Side
EuroCheapo Review: The Ridge Hotel, located on Houston Street in the Lower East Side, is a smart boutique hotel.... read review
$279
46 West 17th Street, Chelsea
EuroCheapo Review: The Chelsea Inn offers chic yet cheap rooms in a prime Manhattan location.... read review
$318
103 Waverly Place, Greenwich Village & West Village
EuroCheapo Review: Located steps from Washington Square Park in the heart of Greenwich Village, the hotel offers moderately priced rooms with an old-fashioned charm.... read review
$330
317 West 14th Street, Chelsea
EuroCheapo Review: The Chelsea Pines Inn is a cheerful and popular spot offering friendly service, a convenient location and touches of old-Hollywood glamour.... read review
$370
