Where to Stay in NYC? (Hint: You’re Thinking About It Wrong)

About this episode

The episode discusses how to choose the best place to stay in New York City, emphasizing factors beyond just price.

Deciding where to stay in New York City can feel overwhelming given the number of options. In this article, we’re gonna break down the simplest questions to answer before you decide which part of the city to stay in. Because the most important factor when choosing where to stay in NYC isn't just price. Here's what we'll cover: Before you look at locations, answer this The #1 factor for a good stay, no matter the neighborhood A note about Airbnb and short-term, non-hotel rentals Our 3 recommendations for the best places stay in New York City Tips for finding the best hotel rates (and comparing reviews) Note : See the full article with specific hotel recommendations here: https://rebrand.ly/where-stay-nyc What Do You Care More About, Saving Money or Proximity to the NYC Experience? When you’re trying to figure out where to stay when visiting NYC, you must ask yourself a this-or-that question. Odds are you can’t have both, so you’ll have to decide. The Question: What do you care more about, saving money or proximity to the NYC experience? You often, or almost never, can have both. New York City is expensive, and when you prioritize affordability, you will often trade that for…

People in this episode

Hosts: Ashley Stagg, Devin Stagg

Topics covered

• travel
• accommodation
• New York City
• budget travel
• hotel recommendations

Keywords

• where to stay
• NYC accommodations
• hotel tips
• Airbnb
• travel advice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Airbnb

Places: New York City

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