Everything to find accommodation in New York well

Depending on your budget and desires, depending on whether you travel with family or friends, different types of accommodation will hold your attention. Still undecided on your program ? We offer tailor-made guided tours and French !

Where to stay in New York ?
In which district to choose your accommodation ?

Choosing the right accommodation is essential for the success of a stay. When you visit a city as large as New York, there are many options. Here are our tips for knowing where to sleep on your trip to the big apple.

Depending on your budget and desires, depending on whether you travel with family or friends, different types of accommodation will hold your attention. Still undecided on your program ? We offer tailor-made guided tours and French !

Types of accommodation

• Hotels: the most practical and widespread solution. The largest booking sites often display promotions and the official NYC website offers interesting packages.
• Apartment rentals between individuals: if you no longer present Airbnb, other platforms such as Wimdu and Harmonycity allow you to rent an apartment or a room to live like a New York !
• Youth hostels: for small budgets, those who love conviviality and do not fear sometimes summary comfort. Reviews and reservations on Hostelbookers.
• Couchsurfing: free accommodation at the locals also has its followers in New York if you are ready to sleep on a sofa !

In any case, book as soon as possible because the demand is significant and the prices are quickly flying away !

To know : New York City has implemented strict regulation concerning the rental of accommodation between individuals. Remember that an entire apartment rental ad is only legal if it is in a building of less than three dwellings, which is very rare in Manhattan. Regarding other buildings, owners are prohibited from renting their apartment there for a period of less than 30 days, unless the occupant of the premises is present during the entire stay.

Manhattan, at the heart of the action

Sleeping in Manhattan is an interesting idea if your visit revolves around the most tourist points of interest in New York. You will save travel time and return to your accommodation faster after a long day of discoveries.

Note that Manhattan is the place that never sleeps. The animation is continuous around Times Square. Central point and close to public transport are among its advantages, but it is also a noisy sector, very frequented and which offers few interesting addresses to go out at night. We advise you to get away from it a little to sleep: the pod51 in Midtown as well as the moxy is affordable and remain very close to Times Square.

Uptown, the proximity of Central Park makes the atmosphere more posed and is organized around a neighborhood life. To sleep: The Hudson Hotel is only a few steps from the green lung from New York.

Downtown is more lively, this is where you will come across New Yorkers on the many bars and restaurants around. This is definitely our favorite corner of Manhattan !

Brooklyn, the good idea ?

Caught up with its cool side, Brooklyn in turn undergoes a price rise. To a few Manhattan metro stations for the districts along the East River, the benchmark of hipsters has the advantage of concentrating many trendy addresses: bars, restaurants, shops, galleries, performance halls, as well as a view breathtaking on Manhattan’s skyline.

If hotels with neat decor are multiplying, the design is paid dearly. To enjoy it without breaking your piggy bank, you can always discover their rooftops: the bars located on the roofs. If your budget allows it, we recommend the William Vale, or the Huxton.

For affordable accommodation, we recommend apartment rental. More typical, cheaper than hotels, put yourself in the particular atmosphere of Brooklyn by sleeping in a brownstone in Park Slope, a loft in Bushwick or an apartment in Williamsburg !

For the smallest budgets, the Ny Moore Hostel youth hostel with private rooms to share at 3. Ideal with friends and close to the metro which takes you directly to Central Park !

Photo: Wythe Hotel

Queens, still affordable

The cosmopolitan district of New York is still kept away from tourism madness. But for how long ? Elected tourist destination n ° 1 in the USA by Lonely Planet, Queens seduced with its ethnic atmosphere.

The accommodation offer is like the neighborhood: varied ! For an original hotel, head to the Paper Factory Hotel. Former radio factory, which has become a paper factory, the place is rehabilitated in a hotel in 2013. As a bonus, the breathtaking view from some rooms.

More affordable, the Wingham Garden, although a chain, is a very good option.

And if your budget is tighter, opt for The Local, ideal with friends, and close to the Station Court Square, offering direct links with Grand Central.

Finally, apartments in the Astoria or Long Island City districts, more residential, are available at advantageous prices. At your feet, from restaurants to kitchens around the world and the largest concentration of art galleries in all New York.

Our tips for reserving your accommodation

• Do not delay in reserving. Last -minute promotions are rare, especially during a strong tourist crowd. Prices can climb very quickly and the best rooms leave quickly.
• The official hotel sites sometimes offer better prices than large booking platforms. Compare !
• Some hotels offer to include transportation from and to the airport in the price of the room. A competitive advantage and a less detail to manage !
• The most affordable accommodation is often far from public transport. Do not neglect the distances or the condition of your feet at the end of the day ��
• Watch out for too low prices. New York is a expensive city and housing with a price below the market can be shady !

Everything to find accommodation in New York well

Hotel ? Apartment ? Which neighborhood ? What price ? All these questions can be stressful if you don’t know where to start your research.

One of the important points to take into account in the organization of a stay in New York is the budget for housing.

Also be aware that the earlier you go there in your research (reservations generally open 1 year in advance), not only the more you will have a choice but also preferential rates. Because the more the hotels are popular, the more the prices increase.

Through this section you will find all the Information and tips to help you make your choice, By having all the keys in hand to guide you in your search for perfect accommodation.

• The hotel : Certainly the best known, most sought -after and often the best in terms of value for money. From the hotel that does not look like a 5 -star hotel by going to the palace, you will surely find your happiness. The advantage is that you benefit from several services included in the price (room-service, concierge, bar, breakfast, gym, etc.). Perfect for couples or groups of 4 people because most hotels offer rooms with one or two double beds. Note that the rooms with 2 double beds are only between 5 to 15% more expensive than a single double bed which is also very very interesting from an economical and practical point of view for a family with a or two children. About 20% of hotels offer breakfast included in the price, which makes it possible not to take the lead to find a coffee nearby … but above all to save money … even if the breakfasts offered are not All very qualitative. Another advantage of being in a hotel is that the bed is made and the room cleaned every day. In addition, if you arrive before check-in time or if you have a late departure, in the vast majority, hotels offer to keep your luggage for free until you come to recover them. So you will not have to walk in the city with your suitcase while waiting for departure and can fully enjoy your last hours on site !
• The Appart’hotel : This is a type of accommodation combining the comfort of an apartment and the services of a hotel. They are generally “fully equipped” which allows total autonomy (kitchenette, coffee maker, fridge …). This is one of the types of accommodation most sought after by families … Even if ultimately we rarely eat in New York. But by going to get eating in a Whole Foods Market, we have everything to eat in her room, possibly keep the leftovers in the fridge and warm the dish the next day.
• The apartment : Many travelers want to feel “like at home” and guide their research to an apartment. There are indeed a few advantages to opt for this type of accommodation such as being independent, the apartments being rather well equipped, you will only have to do your shopping yourself and do dining and therefore possibly do Some savings on the food budget. The concern is that from 2023, the law in New York will change and will be much more restrictive for apartment rental. Read my article: Everything about the new law of 2023 on the rental of apartments in New York and finally know that for a few years, the offer of apartments has reduced enormously and the prices are as expensive or more expensive as hotels.
  So remember to compare !
• Home to the locals: If however you have to be vigilant on the rental of an apartment in Manhattan, it is completely legal to rent a room with the locals. This is one of the cheapest types of housing in New York.
• The guest house : There are few in New York but it can be very nice because we are both in contact with a room, we have access to the kitchen and at the same time we do not pay the price of an apartment. Precisely I have a great address in Harlem at Michelle (a French) and only have good feedback.
• The hostel : Alone or in a group, this is the most economical type of housing with accommodation with residents, it will be suitable for the smallest budgets as well as people who do not wish to spend a large part of their budget in housing. The majority of travelers are between 18 and 25 years old. With this type of accommodation, you will have the opportunity to meet travelers from the world. The hostels also often offer activities and good deals every day. However there are a few negative points, such as the lack of intimacy (the bathrooms and toilets are often shared), you have to equip yourself with quies or have a sleep sleep because the dormitories are quite noisy.
• Home exchange: This is the most economical since free solution. By registering on a platform like “Homexchange” you can exchange your home with New Yorkers. The most complicated obviously remains to find someone who will be interested in a house exchange over the same period as you.

• Depending on the period: The price of a night varies following whether it is a tourist period or not (generally during school holidays). So you can find a room around $ 150 per night in a hollow period, and this same room for $ 300, or even $ 400 in tourist times.
• Depending on the location: Some districts are more sought after than others, so the price will not be the same if you choose accommodation in Manhattan close to tourist places or a long house in Island City despite proximity to Manhattan. And if you get out of Manhattan by going to Queens, to Brooklyn, in the Bronx or even in New Jersey, it will be even cheaper.
• Depending on the number of occupants: Housing for 2 people will return cheaper than accommodation for 4 or more (even if in the end the cost per person is cheaper).
• Depending on the comfort and services: A hotel with a view of the city, with a rooftop, a restaurant, a gym, a swimming pool, a kitchenette, a fridge, a bedroom and living room space, breakfast included … so many criteria that can change the price of ‘One room to another in a hotel moment.

• Booking.com
• Expedia.Fr
• lastminate.com

Some of them will allow you to have a reservation with free cancellation but also to pay on site. Which may be a good plan if you find a hotel better and/or cheaper later, but not necessarily a good plan with the not necessarily advantageous variation in the exchange rate euros/dollars.

For booking an apartment:

• Airbnb (even if personal, I do not recommend it).
• Dubbing
• NY Habitat

For the reservation of a youth hostel:

If this is your first stay in New York, it is often difficult to know which district to favor. If tranquility is an important point for you to have a good night, know that New York is not only the city that never sleeps but also the city which is constantly renewing itself. So, By choosing a hotel in the heart of Manhattan, you may be surprised to discover work in your neighborhood. Choosing the right accommodation is also Choose accommodation in a place easily served by public transport (especially the metro). You should also know that For the tightest budgets (or for those who wish to save money) You will have to get away from Manhattan somewhat To find great hotels at a preferential rate (like in Brooklyn or Queens) without it means that it should pass 45min in the metro. If you choose a hotel for your stay, Remember to choose a hotel with the equipment adapted to your needs Because it can raise the note (fridge, kitchenette, gym..)).

Unfortunately since the Covid crisis, it is difficult to find last minute accommodation at low prices, especially if you are looking for accommodation in Manhattan. So, if you want to know When you have to book your accommodation, I want to say: as soon as possible. Generally hotels make reservations available a year before. Thus, you will have much more choice at your disposal. In addition, with “Payment on arrival” and “free cancellation” options as offered by Booking or ship, You can book your hotel at the price set by your budget, having the option of changing your hotel if you find better and cheaper. So you can cancel your reservation without having to wait for a refund to make the new reservation. Obviously, this good plan has its good and bad sides because they certainly You block a price in dollars and the price will not change, but the equivalent in euros, it evolves according to the exchange rate.

If you feel a little lost in your search for accommodation, Between the different districts of Manhattan, the different Boroughs of New York, and that you need help, rest assured, everything is planned ! All The BPVny team is at your disposal to help you. How to do ? Nothing’s easier. Go to the blog and Fill out the form at the bottom of the page, indicating your search criteria as much as possible And the team will answer you as soon as possible. Help, help me find accommodation !

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