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Where to stay

Which neighborhood to book, what a fair price actually looks like, and how to pick a base that matches how you want to spend your days.

§ DEPT — STAY

All Stay guides

Best area to stayA neighborhood-by-neighborhood breakdown for first-timers→ Hotels directoryHonest profiles of NYC hotels, growing every week→ Budget vs. luxuryWhat you actually get at each price tier→ Hostels & budget staysWhere to find the cheapest beds, what budget accommodation actually costs, and the Pod Hotel option→ Short-term rentals & AirbnbLocal Law 18, what's legal, and what to book instead→