New York City is a popular place to visit for people from all over the world. However, it is also famous for being one of the most expensive cities to visit in the U.S. Hotel prices are often more expensive than in most cities; a two- or three-star hotel can cost $250 a night or more. Thankfully, there are ways to find a good deal on a hotel in New York City.
Search for discounted rates on sites like cheaptickets.com, quikbook.com and 1800hotels.com. Also, check travel sites like expedia.com, tripadvisor.com and travelocity.com. If you are planning a last-minute trip to New York, check out us.lastminute.com for last-minute deals and rates.
Check specific hotel websites. If you have a hotel in mind, visit the hotel's website to look for room rate deals or packages. If the hotel does not offer discounted rates, they might offer different packages, which sometimes include meals or activities with the price of the room. Packages are a good way to bundle different travel services together for a lower cost.
Use applicable memberships to get discounts on hotel rates. For example, most hotels give a discount--usually around 10 percent--if you are a member of AAA.
Use travel points or miles. Most large hotels, especially chains, allow you to pay for your room using travel points or miles you have accumulated. To use points or miles to pay for your hotel, log into your travel points or miles account, and book the hotel through the account's website.
Contact your local travel agency. Many travel agents have access to unadvertised rates and discounts to hotels and travel packages in New York City.
Consider staying in other New York City boroughs, like Brooklyn or Queens. Hotels are generally cheaper there than in Manhattan, and you can easily commute every day into the city on the New York subway system. It is less convenient but could save you a significant amount of money.
Book your stay once you have found a reasonable hotel deal. Book the hotel through the website or agency you used to find the deal. You will need a credit card to book your stay.
