In our data, the cheapest New York stays rated 4.0 or higher start at about 118 to 125 euros a night for two guests (Hilton Garden Inn Ridgefield Park, Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites New York Queens/Fresh Meadows, Courtyard by Marriott New York Queens/Fresh Meadows).
New York is the most expensive city in our data. In Manhattan, a good hotel easily costs several hundred euros a night. The trick is to sleep where New Yorkers do: in Queens, Brooklyn or across the river in New Jersey, a subway or train ride from Midtown. Every one of the cheapest well-rated stays in our data is outside Manhattan, from about 118 euros a night. And many of the best things in the city are free: Central Park, the Brooklyn Bridge, the High Line and the Staten Island Ferry past the Statue of Liberty.
The cheapest well-rated stays right now
We kept only places with a Google rating of at least 4.0. Prices are for two guests, 25 to 28 November 2026, read from Google Hotels in October 2026, lowest price we found for that offer.
| Hotel | From per night | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Garden Inn Ridgefield Park | about 118 € | 4.0 (1,000+ reviews) | 12 sites |
| Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites New York Queens/Fresh Meadows | about 120 € | 4.1 (501 reviews) | 9 sites |
| Courtyard by Marriott New York Queens/Fresh Meadows | about 125 € | 4.0 (732 reviews) | 10 sites |
| Holiday Inn Express & Suites Woodside LaGuardia Airport by IHG | about 160 € | 4.2 (505 reviews) | 6 sites |
| The Local NY | about 161 € | 4.4 (1,000+ reviews) | 10 sites |
| Best Western Brooklyn-Coney Island Inn | about 165 € | 4.1 (521 reviews) | 11 sites |
Good to know: Hostels may list a dormitory bed or a private room, so open the hotel page and check what the cheapest offer includes. Prices change daily, so treat the table as a snapshot.
Why people love it
- The skyline. Seen from the Brooklyn Bridge, the ferry or an observation deck.
- Central Park. 340 hectares of lakes, lawns and bridges.
- The museums. The Met, MoMA and many smaller ones.
- The neighbourhoods. Each borough feels like its own city.
What to experience
- Ride the free Staten Island Ferry past the Statue of Liberty, ideally at dusk.
- Take the official ferry to Liberty and Ellis Island (about 25.50 dollars) if you want to set foot on the island.
- Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge early in the morning and explore DUMBO.
- Spend half a day in Central Park.
- Walk the High Line from the Meatpacking District to Hudson Yards.
- See a Broadway show with a discounted same-day ticket from the TKTS booth or a digital lottery.
What does it cost?
In our weekly hotel prices New York was cheapest for check-ins in late January and most expensive at the end of October and in early December. Hotel prices are often shown without taxes and fees, so compare the total. The Statue of Liberty ferry costs about 25.50 dollars for adults; Central Park, the Brooklyn Bridge, the High Line and the Staten Island Ferry are free. Our full list with entry prices, opening hours and how to get there is on the New York city page.
How to save even more
- Compare the total price with taxes and fees, see taxes and fees explained.
- Choose free cancellation while your plans are open, see free cancellation explained.
- Check smaller booking sites and the hotel's own website too, see cheapest way to book a hotel.
Questions
Why are all the cheap hotels outside Manhattan? Manhattan hotels are among the most expensive in our data. Queens, Brooklyn and New Jersey cost much less and have direct subway or train links.
What is the cheapest way to see the Statue of Liberty? The free Staten Island Ferry passes close by. To land on Liberty Island, take the official ferry from Battery Park.
Are these prices permanent? No. They are a snapshot for late November 2026. Compare your own dates.