Budget Accommodation in NY

[dilphinus]

May have to go to NY for a short period > 2 months < 6 months. Any recommendations for lodging? Am ok with a dorm bed in a hostel.

 

[paul02]

May have to go to NY for a short period > 2 months < 6 months. Any recommendations for lodging? Am ok with a dorm bed in a hostel.

Firstly, NY is BIG! Narrow it down!!!

I personally used airbnb to find accomodation. Else, look for backpacker hotels/dorms for cheap rates!

 

[dilphinus]

Firstly, NY is BIG! Narrow it down!!!

I personally used airbnb to find accomodation. Else, look for backpacker hotels/dorms for cheap rates!

Opened to anywhere in NY. Will be there for months so would love the flexibility of moving around and living in different areas.

I've already checked the rates for backpackers and it's not cheap.

 

[paul02]

Opened to anywhere in NY. Will be there for months so would love the flexibility of moving around and living in different areas.

I've already checked the rates for backpackers and it's not cheap.

I only know it's about $55 per night at one/two dorms in NYC.
I booked a place on airbnb for about $60 per night near NYC, airbnb allows you to choose your budget and let you know places which fit your budget.
I'll be going over this Saturday.

 

[koxinga]

I only know it's about $55 per night at one/two dorms in NYC.
I booked a place on airbnb for about $60 per night near NYC, airbnb allows you to choose your budget and let you know places which fit your budget.
I'll be going over this Saturday.

TS is going there for months, not days. He probably needs short term rentals of apartments.

TS, are you in NY for work or study? Unless you need to go to NYC/Manhattan itself regularly, you might want to consider staying outside. Think Brooklyn, or even Flushings (big chinese community there)

 

[kimberchin]

You can actually contact those people who have listed their rooms/apartments for a long term contract. Like what koxinga mentioned, if you're gonna stay in manhattan or within the main city itself, it is really ex. Try areas in Brooklyn, but just be careful as some areas like Bedford Ave can be quite a dangerous place to live.

You can buy yourself a few days by staying the first week in a hostel/airbnb room while u continue searching a place for the next few months.

Good luck!