Cheap hotels in Union Square-Gramercy, New York
Once the provenance of political rallies and drug pushers, Union Square underwent a complete overhaul in the 1980s and is now lined by trendy restaurants and giant chain stores. Four times a week the park hosts the Greenmarket, where local vendors fill tents and stands with regionally produced products and organic vegetables.
Union Square is one of the best people-watching spots in the city: New Yorkers flock to its steps and benches at the first sign of pleasant weather. Artists, t-shirt vendors, and political activists are quick to follow.
Gramercy is an upscale area filled with elegant Victorian-style townhouses. The area garners its name from the serene Gramercy Park, built in 1831. Only residents of the surrounding square have keys to this private garden. Most visitors have to make due with admiring the greenery through its stately iron gates.
There are a few budget hotel options near Union Square and Gramercy, most of which are interesting (and old-school) small hotels that offer surprisingly reasonable rates. In addition, staying in the neighborhood offers excellent subway access: the 4, 5, 6, N, R, and L are literally below Union Square.
Other neighborhoods nearby:
• East Village
• Chelsea
• Greenwich Village / West Village
• Midtown East / Murray Hill
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
$90
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230 West 54th Street, Times Square-Theater District
EuroCheapo Review: The Ameritania, a three-star hotel ideally located near Times Square at 54th and Broadway, offers relatively affordable rates for rooms with a boutique style.... read review
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46 West 17th Street, Chelsea
EuroCheapo Review: The Chelsea Inn offers chic yet cheap rooms in a prime Manhattan location.... read review
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251 W 20th St, Chelsea
EuroCheapo Review: The Chelsea International Hostel provides 350 standard hostel bunks in a convenient location just north of Greenwich Village.... read review
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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
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204 W 23rd Street, New York, NY 10011, Chelsea
EuroCheapo Review: The Chelsea Savoy Hotel offers a standard, affordable, and central option.... read review
$145
120 Lafayette Street, Soho & Tribeca
Quick Read: City Rooms NYC - Soho is a fresh boutique property offering reasonable rates, an excellent location and comfortable three-star rooms.... read review
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120 East 31 Street, Midtown E-Murray Hill
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
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
$139
