Cheap hotel rooms in the vicinity of Manhattan are generally located in the following areas: Midtown Fashion Center, Murray Hill, Upper Westside, Greenwich Village, Chelsea and the Upper Eastside. Accommodations in the Financial District, Central Park areas are relatively more expensive. Cheap hotel rates ranges from 30 USD and up.

The Candy Hostel is the first boutique hostel in Manhattan. Located in the trendy neighborhood of the Upper West Side, it is very near Times Square and all the major sites including Central Park. The Candy Hostel caters to it guests’ basic comforts with its spacious lounge, which has billiards tables, table tennis table, and computer stations. The hotel has a movie room with comfortable couches. It is befittingly called “The Theatre”. Regularly featured are a variety of great classic movies and recent blockbuster hits. In the evening, the lounge becomes a club scene for guests staying in the hostel. Another party place is “The Porcelain”, a brand new outdoor garden. Party-goers in “The Porcelain” will enjoy the festive mood and the romantic atmosphere brought in by the Manhattan’s crisp night air. All these for guests who are willingly to pay only room rates that starts at $ 33.00 USD per person. It is located at 316 West 95th Street.

The Columbus Studios Hostel caters to both tourists and students. Its forty-eight room property is located on the Upper West Side, proximate to Central Park. Amenities include are guest lounges/games rooms, cable TVs, Internet connection, concierge desk as well as twenty- four- hour reception desk and security. The heart of Broadway is just ten minutes away by subway, likewise with Times Square and Madison Square Garden. Room rates are at a very reasonable $ 33.00 USD per person. The hotel’s address is 106 West 83rd Street.

The West End Studio Hostel, located one block west of Broadway, has eighty-five rooms for budget- conscious travelers and students. It has a newly renovated lounge area, with computer kiosks and gaming facilities. Central Park and Riverside Park, with their many specialty shops, cafes and international restaurants is just a short walk away. The rate per room is $ 38.00 USD per person. The Hostel is located at 850 West End Avenue.

The YMCA Vanderbilt seats in Manhattan’s fashionable East Side. It is a brief walk to Grand Central Station. All rooms are comfortable and are provided with TVs, air conditioning units, housekeeping services, use of safety-deposit boxes, and a 24-hour security. Room rate is $58 USD per person. It is located at 224 East 47th St.

The YMCA Vanderbilt seats in Manhattan’s fashionable East Side. It is a brief walk to Grand Central Station. All rooms are comfortable and are provided with TVs, air conditioning units, housekeeping services, use of safety-deposit boxes, and a 24-hour security. Room rate is $58 USD per person. It is located at 224 East 47th St.

Sun Bright Hotel is perfect for student travelers on a low budget, or travelers looking for an inexpensive limited service hotel. This hotel is not suitable for families for the rooms are small, and there are only limited services offered. The newly sleeping rooms are equipped with 13'" TV with cable, alarm clock radio and a small nightstand. There are many Asian restaurants within a two- minute walk from the hotel. The hotel’s location in China Town provides its guests with world class eateries. It is also a short walk to Little Italy, where several Italian restaurants are located.

Room rate is $49 USD per person. It is located at 140 Hester Street.