Cheap hotels in Hell's Kitchen, New York
The westernmost area of Midtown stretches from Eighth Avenue out to the Hudson River, bounded by 34th Street to the south and 59th Street to the north. The area's evocative name refers to its tumultuous history—through much of the 19th and 20th centuries—as a concrete jungle notorious for its crime, slaughterhouses, docks and tenements. In the '50s the murderous "turf wars" raged on in the "West Side," even while the the musical they inspired ("West Side Story") snapped, sang and high-kicked a few blocks away.
These days, much of the area's gritty past has been glammed over by chic eateries and luxury condos, and the city's largest gay scene has moved to the neighborhood from nearby Chelsea.
Affordable hotels in Hell's Kitchen: As you'll see below, there are a few options for sleeping cheap in Hell's Kitchen, although you'll find many more options just east of here in the Theater District and Times Square neighborhood.
Other neighborhoods nearby:
• Times Square / Theater District
• Chelsea
• Upper West Side
• Central Park South
570 10th Avenue, Hell's Kitchen
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EuroCheapo Review: The sleek, uber-modern Yotel offers a highly unique "affordable luxury" option in Hell's Kitchen.... read review
$149
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332 West 23rd Street, Chelsea
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EuroCheapo Review: This guesthouse, run by a Catholic charity, brings a little old-world charm to the heart of Chelsea.... read review
145 East 39th Street, Midtown E-Murray Hill
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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
46 West 17th Street, Chelsea
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EuroCheapo Review: The Chelsea Inn offers chic yet cheap rooms in a prime Manhattan location.... read review
$89
160 East 25th Street 2nd Floor, Union Square-Gramercy
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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
$90
120 East 31 Street, Midtown E-Murray Hill
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EuroCheapo Review: Situated in busy Midtown East, the Hotel 31 is a dependably inexpensive alternative to the pricier hotels crowding the neighborhood.... read review
$90
230 East 51st Street, Midtown E-Murray Hill
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EuroCheapo Review: The three-star Pod Hotel is an appealing and affordable option in the heart of Midtown East, offering well-designed (if tight) rooms with seriously low rates.... read review
$95
9Chelsea International Hostel Hostel
251 W 20th St, Chelsea
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EuroCheapo Review: The Chelsea International Hostel provides 350 standard hostel bunks in a convenient location just north of Greenwich Village.... read review
$105
228 West 47th Street, Times Square-Theater District
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EuroCheapo Review: Since 1931, the Edison Hotel has been offering (sometimes affordable) rooms next to Times Square with a "deco" touch.... read review
$119











