In Short While budget hotels are easy on the pocketbook, hostels redefine the meaning of the word affordable. This member of the latter group has been catering to backpacker crowds for over 50 years. It offers cleanliness at rock-bottom prices. There are 70 beds to choose from here, as well as a few private rooms. The advertised complimentary continental breakfast is little more than coffee and doughnuts. A common room is available for cooking light meals and lounging around the TV.
The Inside Scoop
The Extras - If you get bored, restaurants, entertainment and Union Square are within a walking distance.