This article is written for those of you who are in quest of an inexpensive discount hotel. New York City has countless accommodations to choose from with a wide range of prices per night. Unfortunately, even a "discounted hotel" can start at $99 USD per night. It can be very frustrating to see the majority of your "trip money" go to airfare and lodging, especially when you want to The City to be able to go out and see the sights and taste the night life.



Fortunately, most large cities around the world (including the NYC) harbor a little known secret that will help you find a fantastic way to save money on your next trip to the Big Apple. This travel deal is a hostel; and it is hands-down the best discount hotel New York City supplies its visitors.

A hostel is a low-budget accommodation that usually caters to a fun, easy-going crowd. A good description is a cross between a Bed & Breakfast and a dorm. Most hostels offer dorm-style rooms or private rooms. Here is one of the reasons why this the most affordable discount hotel New York City offers: the dorm-style rooms are CHEAP! Some go for as low as $15 USD per night! That is an amazing deal, to be sure.

However, the private rooms are also much less expensive than a hotel room. Some start as low as $60 USD per night. Even this is better than a regular discount hotel New York City advertises.

Let's be honest, few New York tourists spend a lot of time in their hotel rooms. Most NYC tourists use their hotel rooms just to sleep, shower and change clothes in order to go out again.

If this is you, then think of how much extra budgeted trip money you will have to spend out on the town or in other places (maybe airfare).

There happen to be numerous hostels in New York Metropolitan area, and they are in every district of The City. As with most accommodations, location will play into the price per night.

Hostels are a clean and safe alternative to a hotel. Almost all will provide you with clean linens and towels for your use while there. And some even offer a complimentary breakfast. Most hostels have air conditioning, complimentary luggage storage available, no curfews and 24 hour reception. Some have key card access, car parking available and travel information, as well as a "local" to get advice from.

Most hostels have a kitchen and/or laundry facility that you can use too. In addition, most are now offering 24/7 internet access for those of you that need to be connected or want to write home to tell them how great this discount hotel New York City has supplied for you is!

Then there are those hostels that are top-notch and offer some rooms with a private bathroom, concierge services and access to a pool and workout facilities in addition to the other services.

Most hostels are 18 years old and up, some allow 16 years old and up and there are only a few hostels that are child-friendly, but this opens up another avenue to explore for lodging for families looking for the best discount hotel New York City can offer. For example, Hostelling International-New York is a child-friendly place.

Some are located in renovated townhomes in The City, some are located in YMCAs, and some are cozy guesthouses. Some are in residential areas, while some are positioned in the center of the action in The Big Apple.

A really entertaining hostel to stay at is the Chelsea Star Hotel (yes, it is a hostel). It happens to have been Madonna's home in the 80's. They have a Madonna theme room among others. The dormitory beds are about $20 USD per night and it located close to Madison Square Garden. This is a really great discount hotel. New York City sure knows how to have fun!

There are over 40 different hostels around the Big Apple and you can book them ahead of time on the internet or over the phone. For the price, convenience and service, a hostel is truly the best discount hotel New York City affords its guests. Certainly, keep hostels in mind when planning your next trip to NYC.