Alternatives to Big Apple Hostel?
Alternatives to Big Apple Hostel?
rntobe
Chorus Member Joined: 10/24/12
#1Alternatives to Big Apple Hostel?
Posted: 4/13/14 at 9:46amI just went online to book a weekend at the Big Apple Hostel and see that it was sold and closed in March. I always stayed there when I wanted to see a weekend full of shows without paying a lot for lodging, the location was perfect. Can anyone recommend a similar establishment? I'm looking for something relatively close to the theater district, does not have to be fancy at all, just clean. Thanks!
#2Alternatives to Big Apple Hostel?
Posted: 4/13/14 at 10:38amLook into the Pod hotels. Not in the theater district, but walkable. Small, clean, modern. When I stayed there, I paid for a single but got bumped up to a queen.
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ghostlight2
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/5/04
#2Alternatives to Big Apple Hostel?
Posted: 4/13/14 at 11:08am
Never stayed here, don't know anyone who has, but Jazz on the Park has re-opened. I walked past it the other day and it looked good. Close to CPW and the 103rd st "C" train stop.
Jazz on the Park
ARTc3
Broadway Star Joined: 8/5/13
#3Alternatives to Big Apple Hostel?
Posted: 4/13/14 at 11:36amI had never heard of, The Pod Hotel. I live in New York, but often have people traveling here who are looking for affordable housing. So, with this in mind, I checked out their website. $200 for a single bed in a space not much larger! I do not find that reasonable. New York hotel rates are just insane.
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Stage Door Sally
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/4/09
#4Alternatives to Big Apple Hostel?
Posted: 4/13/14 at 11:42amCheck out rates on Hotwire.com and Priceline Express.
#5Alternatives to Big Apple Hostel?
Posted: 4/13/14 at 12:30pmWest Side YMCA is fine...I am staying there for the second time. About 125 dollars a night. Close to Lincoln Center. Nothing fancy, but the bathrooms are huge and they clean them everyday...
#6Alternatives to Big Apple Hostel?
Posted: 4/13/14 at 12:33pmI also second The Pod!
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broadwaybelter
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/26/04
#7Alternatives to Big Apple Hostel?
Posted: 4/13/14 at 1:15pmThe OUT NYC has a room share option for $99/night. Or do an Airbnb
brdway411
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/24/14
#8Alternatives to Big Apple Hostel?
Posted: 4/13/14 at 1:20pmCheck Trip Adviser, we used them to rent a very lovely full Apartment when we went to London. It was great and so much cheaper than getting a hotel room for the time we were there, had a full kitchen, WiFi and a great deck.
Sutton Ross
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
#9Alternatives to Big Apple Hostel?
Posted: 4/13/14 at 1:58pm
Yeah, The Pod is for yuppies who want to appear trendy. In no way is it a bargain or good deal. Try these two hostels, you can get a bed in the 50 to 60 dollar range. They are both located on the Upper West Side, which is really beautiful and transportation is super easy.
http://www.hiusa.org/new-york/new-york/new-york-city
http://www.broadwayhotelnyc.com/
AEA AGMA SM
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/13/09
#10Alternatives to Big Apple Hostel?
Posted: 4/13/14 at 2:32pmI spent two weeks at Jazz on the Park and had a great time. However, this was 12 years ago so I can't really comment on what it is like now. It is also a bit of a hike to the theatre district.
