10 Best Budget Hotels In NYC

New York City has some of the world's best budget hotels. What sets them apart from the small hotels found in the rest of the country is the eclectic sense of style and service that only the Big Apple can offer you. Listed below are the top 10 budget hotels in NYC. Keep in mind though, prices are not comparable to budget hotels in other cities like Las Vegas or Malibu CA - NYC is... expensive!

1. Hotel QT- A mid sized hotel, the Hotel QT is an inevitable feature in all travel sites and magazines, ranging from Lonely Planet to the Travel.NYTimes. The hotel has a minimalist modern decor and the front lobby greets you with a bodega style reception counter. The QT is one of the finest boutique hotels in New York City which offers fine accommodation at reasonable prices starting at $125/ night.

2. Affinia Dumont: Located in the East 34th Street, Affinia Dumont is a Fitness Suite Hotel. With amazing view of the East River, Manhattan Skyline and the Chrysler Building, this eclectic hotel is famous for its focus on fitness. They offer fitness kits strength training, yoga and running as well as a fully equipped VIP fitness suites. The room rates for standard room start at $199/ night and there are special discounts offered for weekdays.

3. Doubletree Metropolitan Hotel: Located in Lexington Avenue, the easy access tourist attractions like the Rockefeller Center, Times Square and the Theater district to name a few. The hotels have standard rooms which are furnished with queen sized beds, wireless high speed internet 37 inches HD television and would cost you $199/ night onwards.

4. Gershwin Hotel- Surely one of the best values for money accommodations in the New York City, the Gershwin Hotel is conveniently located at the 27TH Street. This century old hotel has renovated interiors which reflect the avant-garde sense of style and service. With rooms starting at just $119/ night, this hotel is a favorite among the Asian and European travelers.

5. The Pod Hotel: This is a one of its kind hotel with an air of modernism and eccentricity. The hotel has rooms ranging from bunk, single, double and queen rooms and the rates for these standard rooms start at $189/ night. You can make your bookings online on the hotel website which greets you with a song.

6. The East Village Bed and Coffee - The East Village Bed and Coffee is another value for money stay located in the 8th Street, Manhattan. The hotel has private theme guest rooms and is an immensely popular stay with months of advance bookings from many devoted guests. The room rates start at $125/night.

7. The Off Soho Hotel Suites: Located in the Rivington Street, this recently remodeled boutique hotel offers one bedroom suites with a fully equipped kitchen attached. The Off Soho offers special packages for extended stay and is very popular with corporate organizations which book the suites for out of town executives for long stays.

8. The Larchmont Hotel- Located in Greenwich Village, the charming European style hotel has well appointed guestrooms done up in the country decor style. A favorite among the budget family travelers, the single occupancy starts as low as $97/ night.

9. Second Home on Second Avenue: This cleverly named hotel is located at the Second Avenue. It has a refreshing 'at home' feel in its spacious guest rooms. Prized from $160/ night onwards, this hotel has sound proof windows which ensure that you are not disturbed by the busy Second Avenue traffic.

10. The Herald Square Hotel: Located at the 31 West Street, the Herald Square Hotel has queen sized guestrooms with beautifully done bathrooms. The rates for these rooms start at $$189/ night onwards.