Cheap hotels in Times Square-Theater District, New York
Welcome to New York! Midtown West is a sort of tourist-heaven, filled with big sights, theaters, photo ops... and hotels. Stretching west from Fifth Avenue to Eighth Avenue and north from 37th Street to 55th Street, the Theater District (and "Midtown West") is not only home to all the Broadway babies, but to Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, Bryant Park and the Museum of Modern Art.
And then there's Times Square—an entity within itself. Although most New Yorkers steer clear of this congested area, the neon lights, larger-than-life billboards, and wise-talking street vendors keep the visitors coming. (Related: Read our guide to saving on theater tickets in New York.)
Hotels pack the blocks surrounding Times Square and the Theater District, and while rates can be staggeringly expensive (especially around the holidays), it is possible to find some great deals here, especially if booking well in advance or at the last minute (during slower seasons). Below you'll see some of our favorite hotel options within a quick walk of Times Square. Remember to check out options in the nearby neighborhoods, as well, as they could be cheaper.
Other neighborhoods nearby:
• Midtown East / Murray Hill
• Central Park South
• Hell's Kitchen
• Upper West Side
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
$385
228 West 47th Street, Times Square-Theater District
EuroCheapo Review: Since 1931, the Edison Hotel has been offering (sometimes affordable) rooms next to Times Square with a "deco" touch.... read review
$679
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
$458
234 West 48th Street, Times Square-Theater District
EuroCheapo Review: Located just around the corner from Broadway, The Gallivant offers pleasing décor and plenty of perks.... read review
$298
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7 East 27th Street, Midtown E-Murray Hill
EuroCheapo Review: Located just a five-minute walk from the Empire State Building, The Evelyn (formerly the cheapo-friendly Gershwin Hotel) is a four-star boutique hotel in a landmarked building with rooms featuring Art Noveau-style touches.... read review
$479
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
$309
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
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
10Chelsea International Hostel Hostel
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
$105
