New York on a budget

goodwithsaving

I've wanted to go to New York for years, and am finally going to do it this summer. I'm single, so am finding accomodation to be expensive because I obviously have to pay for the whole room myself (and exchange rate isn't great at the moment).


I've put spending on myself on the backburner for quite a long time so it feels a bit extravagant, but while I'm young and able to go, I'd like to. I work and save hard afterall.



I wondered if anyone here had any experience of New York and don't do's and any do's. Any ideas for days out on a budget? etc.



Thank you.

waamo

Have you seen this thread? https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2230655/everything-anything-new-york-city&highlight=new+york

goodwithsaving

Oops! Thank you. I shall go through it and take out all of the hints and tips.

Thank you!

Ganga

Do not fall into the trap of staying in an AIRB&B in NY as they are illegal and more often than not ripping people off,as others have said sit down and read the long thread on NY and take insperation from there.
Also there are lots of free things to do and see in NY so take advantage of them.

pogofish

You could go to our New York instead:



And make it a cheap 2-centre trip by taking the bus from Boston..!

ttoli

Try
https://www.homestay.com/united-states/new-york , used a similar scheme years ago , staying with a local gives a real insight/local tips

alwaysskint96

I styed in a hostel in Brooklyn on the L line Was lovely place, with delis laundrys etc nearby and not far into Manhattan WAs called NY Moore hostel

maman

My DD loves New York and stays at the Pod 51 regularly.


https://www.thepodhotel.com/pod-51/


It's a brilliant location and has plenty of delis for hot or cold cheap meals close by.


She always takes the bus from the airport and the hotel is about the same distance/time from either JFK or Newark which often has better flight deals.

waamo

The Staten Island ferry is free and gives a good view of the Statue of Liberty.

El8482

do you know that you can explore a lot by using their water taxis? They are very cheap and it is so nice to be on a boat in the very hot NY summer. And they have lots of free ferries that goes right near Staten Island. So you can save some time and money.

dawyldthing

Don’t rule out hostels. You can get rooms with only a few people in (which might be part empty depending when your going). Plus they often have single rooms.