Alternatives to Big Apple Hostel?

[rntobe]

Posted: 4/13/14 at 9:46am

I 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!

[madbrian]

Posted: 4/13/14 at 10:38am

Look 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.

[ghostlight2]

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]

Posted: 4/13/14 at 11:36am

I 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.

[Stage Door Sally]

Posted: 4/13/14 at 11:42am

Check out rates on Hotwire.com and Priceline Express.

[Kristie-K2]

Posted: 4/13/14 at 12:30pm

West 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...

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 4/13/14 at 12:33pm

I also second The Pod!

[broadwaybelter]

Posted: 4/13/14 at 1:15pm

The OUT NYC has a room share option for $99/night. Or do an Airbnb

[brdway411]

Posted: 4/13/14 at 1:20pm

Check 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]

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]

Posted: 4/13/14 at 2:32pm

I 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.