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Cheap hotels in Times Square exist, as long as you manage your expectations around quality, size and price. If you are expecting a large, clean suite in the most expensive area of the most expensive tourist city, for under $100 per night, it does not exist. However, if you have reasonable expectations and have your heart set on staying here, these are the best value deals in Times Square.
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NYC Hotels by Type
NYC offers hotels of every type you can imagine. Boutique hotels with cool features like pools, rooftops and gyms, to suite hotels which are more comfortable for families or those who want more apartment-type lodging, to cheap budget hotels with bunk beds, check out our top choices appealing to all budgets and tastes.
Cheap Budget Hotels in Times Square
Some of our top value picks in Times Square include:
- citizenM New York Times Square – super-efficient and modern rooms (photo)
- Sanctuary Hotel – great rooftop with private cabanas and awesome views
- The Duffy Times Square – 22 queen rooms housed in two charming townhouses
TBA Times Square Hotel
TBA Times Square Hotel offers regular and extended-stay guestrooms, some with kitchenettes, microwave, dishwasher and full-size refrigerator. Amenities include fitness and business centers. TBA serves a complimentary breakfast buffet each morning, as well as a complimentary “social hour” reception with appetizers, beer, wine and soft beverages Mon-Wed. Guests note the ideal location, value for price, spacious rooms, cleanliness and slow elevators.
- Discount Rates: TBA Times Square Hotel
- 340 West 40th St, Hell’s Kitchen
Truss Hotel Times Square
The newly built Truss Hotel Times Square is one of those hidden gems you don’t hear about on the larger websites unless a local points it out to you. The hotel is in an ideal location with spacious rooms, family rooms, suites with names like “Hepburn” and “Marilyn,” Wifi, gym and a rooftop terrace with skyline views. It’s a basic hotel, but provides all you need for a NYC visit, especially since rates start at under $200 per night.
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- 511 9th Ave, Hell’s Kitchen,
The Duffy Times Square
The remodeled The Duffy Times Square is a unique concept, featuring 22 queen rooms housed in two charming townhouses separated by a private outdoor courtyard. Guests note it feels more like a stay in a brownstone than a hotel. Guests have full access to check-in, check-out and other hotel amenities through a digital Kasa app, with secure and hassle-free entry and exit as well as on-call and on-text 24/7 support. As their bargain rates start @ $119, guests should note the staff is mostly virtual and the rooms require climbing stairs.
- Discount Rates: The Duffy Times Square
- 414 W 46th Street, Hell’s Kitchen
Currently Migrant Housing – Washington Jefferson at Times Square
The 160 room Washington Jefferson at Times Square offers comfortable, unpretentious accommodations, rooms and suites equipped with complimentary standard WiFi, Frette linens and towels, luxury bathroom amenities, flat-screen HDTVs and iPod docking stations, fitness center access and an on site sushi restaurant. As their bargain rates start @ $89, guests should note once again, the hotel is “unpretentious,” which some reviewers describe as “bare bones,” so set expectations accordingly. However, almost all reviews say the Washington Jefferson is an excellent value in a prime location for the prices.
- Discount Rates: Washington Jefferson at Times Square
- 318 W 51st St, Hell’s Kitchen
Sanctuary Hotel New York
Not only is the Sanctuary Hotel one of the best deals and hidden gems in all of Manhattan, they also offer the amazing Haven Rooftop, with private cabanas, great skyline views, and French-influenced bites in glassed-in rooftop spot. Recent reviewers say “Visited for our 5 year wedding anniversary – clean rooms, very sexy lighting – ideal for romantic get away” and "Romantic hidden gem in nyc"
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citizenM New York Times Square
A new concept in hotels, the beds at citizenM New York Times Square go wall to wall in every room, making them very space-efficient, as long as you don’t mind climbing over someone to get out of bed. Every room has wall to wall windows, free Wi-Fi and high def TVs, while the lobby has been designed as a comfy, inviting and homey living room with sofas, lamps and other amenities. citizenM was named on the Condé Nast Traveler Hot List 2013.
- Discount Rates: citizenM New York Times Square
- 218 West 50th Street, NY, NY 10019
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The Gallivant Times Square
The Gallivant Times Square is a chic, 336-room boutique hotel catering to the business traveler, family planner or weekend warrior. Take advantage of the fitness center, concierge, free Wifi and walk out your door to explore NYC. Rooms range from a small twin bed single for the solo traveler (very affordable!) to the Presidential Suite with it’s own private terrace and skyline views.
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- Formerly the Best Western President Hotel and then TRYP by Wyndham New York Times Square
- Former Sister Hotel: TRYP by Wyndham Times Square South
- 234 West 48th St at 8th Ave.
The Hotel at Times Square
The The Hotel at Times Square offers free WiFi Internet access, flat-screen TVs, complimentary continental breakfast, free US calls, free daily newspapers, in-room personal safes, laundry and valet services and reduced-rate parking. The Vu 46 Roof bar serves wine, cocktails and beer from 3pm-1am daily. Reviews are completely mixed, so make sure to check the most recent when considering the hotel.
- Discount Rates: The Hotel at Times Square
- 59 West 46th Street, NY, NY 10036
Sister Hotels: — New York Manhattan Hotel — La Quinta Inn Manhattan — Ramada New York/Eastside
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YOTEL New York at Times Square West
Slightly further from Times Square than some of these other hotels, the YOTEL New York at Times Square West has "cabins" and not rooms. Already very hip! Yotel started as airport hotels in the UK and the service functions very much like checking in to an airport. You self check in at the lobby terminals, then you can put your luggage on the conveyor belt if you choose. While missing a few of the "usual" hotel room amenities like coffee makers, room service, etc, for the price point, most people, especially European travelers, are very happy with their stays.
- Discount Rates: YOTEL New York at Times Square West
- 570 10th Ave (@ W 42nd), NY, NY 10036
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Currently Migrant Housing – Row NYC Hotel
Row NYC (formerly known as Hotel Lincoln and Milford Plaza) went through massive renovations and re-opened in 2014. They offer five levels of guest rooms, each with a small workspace, great city views, 32” TV, climate control, and plush bedding. When booking, please check carefully to make sure you are getting a newer room.
- Discount Rates: Row NYC Hotel
- 700 8th Avenue, NY, NY 10036
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Econo Lodge Times Square
Econo Lodge Times Square is in Hell’s Kitchen and a great budget find for those wanting to stay right next to Times Square. The hotel offers free coffee and wifi, flat-screen satellite TV with HBO and a breakfast option.
- Econo Lodge Times Square
- 302 West 47th Street
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Hotel 46 Times Square
- Discount Rates: Hotel 46 Times Square – from $121
- This hotel was formerly the Comfort Inn Times Square and the Broadway at Times Square Hotel. You can find another Comfort Inn close by in Times Square
The Broadway at Times Square Hotel on 46th St is not expensive by New York standards but is recommended only for those who can deal with clean but small hotel accommodations. The hotel is steps from Times Square, 2 blocks from the 49th Street Subway, features a 24-hour gym, rooms with free Wi-Fi, an iPod docking station and a flat-screen cable TV.
Sister Hotels: — New York Manhattan Hotel — The Hotel at Fifth Avenue — The Hotel at Times Square
