There are various types of accommodations that are available for visitors to New York City. The following is a list of the various types of accommodations you can expect to find in New York City.
Many of the most well-known hotel chains can be found in New York City. Prices for the hotels vary depending on the area that you are staying in, with hotels closer to NYC’s top attractions costing significantly higher than those located in the outskirts and the suburbs.
If you plan on staying in New York City for an extended period of time, then you may want to consider long-term accommodations, such as renting an apartment. A typical single bedroom apartment for rent in New York City will cost you anywhere from $900-2600 per month. Along with the rent, most landlords will also require a security deposit, which is usually one month’s rent.
If you plan on staying in NYC for a couple of weeks, then a home exchange or home rental program may be an economical solution that works for you, especially if you are travelling as a family. Home rentals are typically more expensive than home exchanges, but both options are still cheaper than staying at a hotel that offers the same services. A typical home exchange or home rental in New York City will include a kitchen, laundry services, telephone and TV. There are various websites that can help you arrange a home exchange or home rental in New York City.
Bed and Breakfasts are private homes that rent out one or more spare rooms to travellers. They are a great alternative to impersonal hotels and motels. They are also often much cheaper and can be hosted or unhosted. Most Bed and Breakfasts require a deposit and reservations weeks in advance.
Many hostels in NYC are laid out like a dorm with large single-sex rooms and bunk beds. Most hostels offer kitchens and utensils for your use. Over the years, hostels with large private rooms that sleep one to four are becoming more common. In New York City, a night at a hostel will range between $45-$65. However, most hostels place a cap on the amount of nights that you can stay at the hostel.
Staying at a YMCA /YWCA is more expensive than staying at a hostel but cheaper than staying at a hotel.
During the summer, when university is out, many universities rent out their dorm rooms to summertime visitors. The length of stay various by university but you can stay in these dorms from 1 week to the entire summer. The two most popular universities that offer this service are NYU and Columbia but there are other universities that offer this service.
