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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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
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
46 West 17th Street, Chelsea
EuroCheapo Review: The Chelsea Inn offers chic yet cheap rooms in a prime Manhattan location.... read review
$89
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
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
$99
109 West 45th Street, Times Square-Theater District
EuroCheapo Review: The small and simple Hotel St. James offers basic accommdations and some of the best rates in the area around Times Square.... read review
$142
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
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
230 East 51st Street, Midtown E-Murray Hill
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
