places to in NY for 2weeks in sept

irishguy

there is a load of us going to NY in september for a wedding for around 2 weeks and we are looking for a CHEAP place to say the wedding is on the the bronx but we only need to be in commuting distance of there. what is do you think is best; a hotel and stick about 4 or 5 in a room or go to a hostel? also we were thinking of seeing abit more of america , we are possible going to chicago and mabey a few other places anyone got and ideas or tips??

voodoo

Hey Irishguy,

This isn't gonna help you get somewhere to stay, but just so you know, the Bronx isn't all a big scary place, so you should look for accomodation in the North of the bronx (if I remember correctly). There is one part of the bronx that is actually full of Irish people, lots of Irish pubs etc!

The Fitzpatrick is a nice hotel, but it is right central in Manhattan and maybe a little pricey

ToxicPaddy

Try the lonely planet website or somewhere like that.. they are usually geared to people travellin on a budget and you could get a cheap hotel or good quality hostel to stay in, maybe even a dorm if there is enuff of ye...

Here are some suggestions:

Rough Guide

Lonely Planet

Hostelling International

Other Hostel Sites:

http://www.hostels.com/
http://www.hostelhandbook.com/


Best of luck,

Tox

irishguy

thanx for the info guys having a look at the sites now

yankinlk

whatever you do in NY, at the very least take the boat tour on the circle line. 3 hours around the whole island of NYC this tour is the best way to see nY and get a perspective of its size....bus tours are no good.

bombidol

Check the individual rooms in the YMCA, my mates stayed their and they were cheap and cool

gar