When people are looking for cheap vacations to New York, the last place they think they’ll be able to afford to stay is in Manhattan. For those who want a taste of the best the city has to offer, staying in or near Manhattan is the only way to go – but how can you afford it?
One great area of New York City to consider is the Flatiron District. While you won’t find loads of extremely cheap places to stay, there are a few, and there are certainly plenty of places to eat, shop, and simply enjoy what the Flatiron has to offer.
Aside from its phenomenal closeness to all that a traveler wants out of a New York visit, the Flatiron boasts close proximity to Union Square, Gramercy Park, Lexington Avenue, and of course, the historic Flatiron Building for which the area is named.
Getting to New York can be the most costly part of the entire venture, but your best bets for unbelievable roundtrip fares are going to be through AirTran, Frontier, and US Airways most of the time. If you can book just two weeks in advance, current rates are as low as just under $200 while others are in the neighborhood of $250 to $300. Any way you slice it, these are unreal rates from anywhere in the country.
So where will you stay in the Flatiron that will stretch your buck? The Flatiron District offers some of the city’s cheaper accommodations. The Wyndham at 37 West 24th Street and the Holiday Inn on 125 West 26th Street both offer reasonable rates year-round, with nightly rates around 149.00 or lower depending on the season.
What will you do in New York City? Of course, you have to make the mandatory trips to landmarks like Ground Zero, MoMA, the Guggenheim, and perhaps a jaunt to the Statue of Liberty. But if you’re a smart traveler and a foodie, the best thing to do in New York is eat!
If you opt to stay in the Flatiron for your cheap vacation to New York, good food abounds. The Union Square Cafe serves Italian lunches and dinners and for fans of good wine, this is more than a pit stop. In the mood for some unbelievable Ceviche, empanadas or some of the freshest market fish the city has to offer? Then you’ll want to visit Nuela. If you’re looking for some of the finest in the world of desserts among other great menu offerings, visit the Grammercy Tavern where wine and cheese tastings will have the mouth watering right at the front door.
You can even check online for menus and subway directions at New York Magazine. Now you have no excuse to miss out on fantastic food while you’re in the Flatiron.
Most who want a cheap vacation to New York stay the main road and opt for the obvious choices. If you want the best of Manhattan but also like a good food and a step away from the beaten path, the Flatiron District is just what you’ve been looking for.
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