Soon I want to go to NYC with my parents, and we are looking for a hotel. As hotels (and parking) are so expensive in the city, someone told me we should find a hotel in Newark instead. Is that practicable if you are planning to do sightseeing every day? How long does the train ride into NYC take and do the trains go all day (so that we are flexible with the times)? Can anyone recommend a good, not too expensive hotel?
If you guys don`t care about your accommodations, and just want something clean and simple, why don`t you stay in a hostel right in manhattan? My friends and I always stay at The Big Apple Hostel right in Times Square (45th and Broadway). It’s only $37/night per person, and you’re right in the thick of things. It’s clean, and functional with private rooms and 4 bathrooms to a floor. It also has a nice common area, and patio out back. You won’t really be spending much time in the hostel anyways, and by staying here, you’ll save so much on cabs, or so much time not having to take subways back into the city.
I’m going there for the 6th time this weekend and can’t wait! Trust me, you will love it! If you have any questions, feel free to message me!