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Hotel Scherman is a boutique hotel in midtown Manhattan.

All rooms feature pillow-top mattresses and guests will have access to daily newspapers and housekeeping services

A continental breakfast is served every morning at this Manhattan property. Concierge services are available on site.

The location is just perfect, right next to the time square. And my experiences on the rooftop place was so greatful. I am 10000% satisfied with this hotel.

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9.1
Superb
2,133 reviews
Price from
£160
per night

Located in New York, Soul Food 'Mont Morris' is a recently renovated accommodation, 1.7 km from Columbia University and 3.2 km from Metropolitan Museum of Art. The 3-star guest house has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. Yankee Stadium is 4.4 km away and Strawberry Fields is 5 km from the guest house.

Amazing atmosphere inside the guest house, loved the design of the place.

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9.2
Superb
350 reviews
Price from
£195
per night

Situated in New York, 3.8 km from Columbia University and 4.9 km from Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City Guest House 2 offers air conditioning. The property is around 6 km from Strawberry Fields, 6.6 km from Central Park and 8.8 km from Lincoln Center. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Yankee Stadium is 3.1 km away.

I loved that the check in was really easy, and that the staff was easy to talk to if any issue arose. I also loved the location and thought the advertisement was truthful and realistic.

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9
Superb
5 reviews
Price from
£116
per night

Situated in New York, 2.4 km from Yankee Stadium and 3.6 km from Columbia University, Manhattan private XL room with shared bathroom offers air conditioning. During your time staying in this recently renovated guest house, dating back to 1980, you will have access to free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 5.4 km from Metropolitan Museum of Art.

I loved everything about My stay thank You For your service

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9.2
Superb
10 reviews
Price from
£166
per night

Beautiful private rooms in a shared apartment upper west side features air-conditioned guest accommodation in New York, 2.8 km from Yankee Stadium, 4.6 km from Columbia University and 7.6 km from Bronx Zoo. It is located 8 km from Metropolitan Museum of Art and provides a shared kitchen. Lincoln Center is 10 km away and Central Park is 10 km from the homestay.

Close to the subway line, clean. Very good contact with the host

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9.2
Superb
5 reviews

Located on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, this retreat-style, limited-amenity accommodation boasts an on-site yoga studio, Stanton Street Yoga, with free unlimited classes daily for guests and community outreach projects.

Its a beautiful place, very large studio rooms with full kitchens. Very clean and the atmosphere is very calm, which is unusual in NYC. Really great location with plenty of cool bars, restaurants etc and close to good public transport links. Communication with the booking was excellent and everyone I encountered either through email or in person was friendly and accomodating. 10/10 value for money in NYC! I have already recommended this to many friends and colleagues!

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8.9
Fabulous
856 reviews
Price from
£220
per night

CENTRAL PARK EAST and MUSEUMS is set in the East Harlem district of New York, 3.2 km from Columbia University, 4.1 km from Central Park and 4.2 km from Strawberry Fields. The property is around 4.8 km from St Patrick's Cathedral, 5 km from Lincoln Center and 5 km from Carnegie Hall. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Metropolitan Museum of Art is 2.3 km away.

Museum of Modern Art is 5.2 km from the homestay, while Broadway Theatre is 5.4 km away. The nearest airport is LaGuardia Airport, 10 km from CENTRAL PARK EAST and MUSEUMS.

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8.5
Very good
6 reviews
Price from
£122
per night

Deluxe Manhattan room is situated in the Washington Heights district of New York, 4.1 km from Columbia University, 7.9 km from Metropolitan Museum of Art and 8.9 km from Strawberry Fields. It is set 2.8 km from Yankee Stadium and offers luggage storage space. Wave Hill is 9.1 km from the homestay and Central Park is 10 km away.

Owner was very friendly, and thoughtfully provided ear plugs, towels, soap, etc

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8.6
Fabulous
10 reviews

The homestay features a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are available in the homestay.

Strawberry Fields is 6.6 km from the homestay, while Bronx Zoo is 8.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is LaGuardia Airport, 12 km from Manhattan Large room shared bathroom.

Great facilities, breakfast and chocolates were a nice touch. Enjoyed the coffee machine. Made use of the in room microwave and fridge. Host was very helpful when I had questions and was very responsive via WhatsApp. Everything I needed was there.

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8.8
Fabulous
5 reviews

Medium room in Manhattan with shared bathroom is situated in the Harlem district of New York, 3.6 km from Columbia University, 5.4 km from Metropolitan Museum of Art and 6.6 km from Strawberry Fields. During your time staying in this recently renovated homestay, dating back to 1980, you will have access to free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.4 km from Yankee Stadium.

The room and amenities were exceptional!!! Clean. TONS of FREE snacks and beverages -- from cereal, to yogurt, to croissants, to fruit and nuts, to candy, to coffee, tea, bottled water, seltzer -- you name it, they have it!. Pristine kitchen and bath. Excellent host!!!. Shared bath not a problem -- almost always available immediately when needed. Exceptional value for the price.

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8.4
Very good
10 reviews
Price from
£166
per night

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Travellers on a budget looking to experience a place like a local will enjoy homestays. This simple accommodation is in a private home, where the host also lives. All facilities are shared and in most cases breakfast is included.
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  • Hotel Scherman
    Breakfast options

    Hotel Scherman is a boutique hotel in midtown Manhattan. All rooms feature pillow-top mattresses and guests will have access to daily newspapers and housekeeping services A continental breakfast is...

    Breakfast excellent, staff friendly and would go there again.

    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 2,133 reviews
  • Soul Food 'Mont Morris'
    Breakfast options

    Located in New York, Soul Food 'Mont Morris' is a recently renovated accommodation, 1.7 km from Columbia University and 3.2 km from Metropolitan Museum of Art.

    Absolutely everything about the property and the owner :)

    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 350 reviews
  • Manhattan private XL room with shared bathroom
    Breakfast options

    Situated in New York, 2.4 km from Yankee Stadium and 3.6 km from Columbia University, Manhattan private XL room with shared bathroom offers air conditioning.

    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 10 reviews
  • Beautiful private rooms in a shared apartment upper west side
    Breakfast options

    Beautiful private rooms in a shared apartment upper west side features air-conditioned guest accommodation in New York, 2.8 km from Yankee Stadium, 4.6 km from Columbia University and 7.6 km from...

    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 5 reviews
  • Sanctuary NYC Retreats
    Breakfast options

    Located on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, this retreat-style, limited-amenity accommodation boasts an on-site yoga studio, Stanton Street Yoga, with free unlimited classes daily for guests and community...

    Location was excellent, and room was clean and spacious

    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 856 reviews
  • CENTRAL PARK EAST and MUSEUMS
    Breakfast options

    CENTRAL PARK EAST and MUSEUMS is set in the East Harlem district of New York, 3.2 km from Columbia University, 4.1 km from Central Park and 4.2 km from Strawberry Fields.

    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 6 reviews
  • Deluxe Manhattan room
    Breakfast options

    Deluxe Manhattan room is situated in the Washington Heights district of New York, 4.1 km from Columbia University, 7.9 km from Metropolitan Museum of Art and 8.9 km from Strawberry Fields.

    It is a good opportunity in NY especially during spring and summer times.

    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 10 reviews
  • Manhattan Large room shared bathroom
    Breakfast options

    Situated in New York, the recently renovated Manhattan Large room shared bathroom features accommodation 2.4 km from Yankee Stadium and 3.6 km from Columbia University.

    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 5 reviews

Save money on homestays in New York – budget options available!

  • Medium room in Manhattan with shared bathroom
    Budget options available

    Medium room in Manhattan with shared bathroom is situated in the Harlem district of New York, 3.6 km from Columbia University, 5.4 km from Metropolitan Museum of Art and 6.6 km from Strawberry Fields.

    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 10 reviews
  • The Park Ave North
    Budget options available

    Set 2 km from Columbia University, The Park Ave North features free WiFi. The property is around 2.6 km from Yankee Stadium and 3.8 km from Metropolitan Museum of Art.

    Close to the Center By bike, value for money is ok

    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 667 reviews
  • The Central Park North
    Budget options available

    Ideally located just 1 block from Central Park, The Central Park North offers free WiFi access. Columbia University is 1.6 km away. All rooms have access to a shared bathroom.

    a very nice property for the price cannot complain

    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 495 reviews
  • THE CENTRAL PARK EAST by THE MUSEUM MILE
    Budget options available

    THE CENTRAL PARK EAST by THE MUSEUM MILE in New York offers accommodation with free WiFi, 2.3 km from Metropolitan Museum of Art, 3.2 km from Columbia University and 4.1 km from Central Park.

  • The Central Park West by Amsterdam Avenue
    Budget options available

    The Central Park West by Amsterdam Avenue is set in the Upper West Side district of New York, 3 km from Metropolitan Museum of Art, 3 km from Strawberry Fields and 3.4 km from Lincoln Center.

    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3 reviews
  • Comfy Guest House by Columbus Circle
    Budget options available

    Offering city views, Comfy Guest House by Columbus Circle is an accommodation situated in New York, 800 metres from Museum of Modern Art and 300 metres from Carnegie Hall.

    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review
  • Comfy Guest House in Hell's Kitchen
    Budget options available

    Located in the centre of New York, 500 metres from Broadway Theatre and less than 1 km from Carnegie Hall, Comfy Guest House in Hell's Kitchen offers free WiFi and air conditioning.

    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3 reviews
  • Soul Food
    Budget options available

    Soul Food is set in the Harlem district of New York, 3.3 km from Metropolitan Museum of Art, 4.4 km from Yankee Stadium and 5 km from Strawberry Fields.

Great access to the city centre! Check these homestays in New York

  • moon lotus abode(月蓮居)
    Central location

    Situated within less than 1 km of Bloomingdales and a 19-minute walk of NYU - New York University in New York, moon lotus abode(月蓮居) offers accommodation with a kitchenette.

    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review
  • New York City Guest House 2
    Central location

    Situated in New York, 3.8 km from Columbia University and 4.9 km from Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City Guest House 2 offers air conditioning.

    I liked the property. It was clean and the woman, Maria, was very nice.

    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 5 reviews
  • Entire floor in a charming townhouse
    Central location

    Set in New York, 3 km from Yankee Stadium and 3.4 km from Columbia University, Entire floor in a charming townhouse offers air conditioning.

    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 2 reviews
  • The International Cozy Inn
    Central location

    This Manhattan guest accommodation is 10 minutes’ walk from the Apollo Theater and is less than 1 mile from Columbia University.

    The location was awesome ...harlem is awesome close to all the good connections !

    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 31 reviews
  • Manhattan private room with shared bathroom
    Central location

    Located in New York, 2.4 km from Yankee Stadium and 3.6 km from Columbia University, Manhattan private room with shared bathroom offers air conditioning.

    La cercanía con las estaciones del metro. La decoración del lugar. La cama cómoda.

    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 18 reviews
  • East Village Homestay
    Central location

    Offering free Wi-Fi and access to a shared kitchen, this East Village Homestay offers guests one private bedroom with a TV and a seating area, just 500 metres from Union Square.

    Very nice and convenient to everything in the city

    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 21 reviews
  • TIME SQUARE 42nd Street Private Room
    Central location

    In the Hell's Kitchen district of New York, close to Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, TIME SQUARE 42nd Street Private Room has a garden and a washing machine.

    4.7
    Scored 4.7
    Disappointing
    Rated disappointing
     · 20 reviews
  • The Manhattan Central Park Times Square Stays
    Central location

    Located in New York, 3.5 km from Strawberry Fields and 3.5 km from Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Manhattan Central Park Times Square Stays offers air conditioning.

  • Budget Single Room Near Central Park
    Central location

    Set in New York, 3.1 km from Metropolitan Museum of Art and 3.2 km from Strawberry Fields, Budget Single Room Near Central Park offers air conditioning.

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Homestays that guests love in New York

  • Avg. price/night: £238.89
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 327 reviews
    A home away from home! The staff was outstanding, the home is so beautiful and spacious. I stood at the Garden Suite, room has a private hot tub and back yard. The bed was comfortable. The kitchen is fully equipped, all guests have access to utilizing it.
    M
    MAYLINE
    Young couple
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 14,561 reviews
    Good hostel for reasonable price at the heart of New York. 0-24 check in, food shop and restaurant gives you a chance for an overnight anytime, if you need for a bed.
    Molnár
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £143.30
    5.6
    Scored 5.6
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 30 reviews
    Sonia is a lovely host, she was caring and super funny. Very thoughtful and welcoming. The room and the apartment were cozy. Hope to see ya again in the future :)
    Eric
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £423.17
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 399 reviews
    Great location , lovely small hotel with fabulous cocktail bar downstairs which was well used by locals in the weekend. Only 10 min to central Station so easy to get around .
    Catherine
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £249.91
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,709 reviews
    The handsome Asian gentleman in charge of storing our luggage after checking out and helping us get safe and affordable transportation to JFK; he was super helpful and kindly helped me and my mother during that process. Something very rare from NYC locals towards Latin Visitors (in our short experience).
    Amancia
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £516.99
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,171 reviews
    Loved the interior design and fit out. The lounge/bar area had a great moody vibe, unlike many other hotels. We loved how locals were there enjoying it too. The staff were really helpful. We heard very little noise from the street and the curtains blocked out all of the day light which was really great when adjusting to a different time zone. Other hotels in New York can be much noisier.
    Fiona
    Family with young children
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 14,561 reviews
    Overall, good hostel
    Sarah
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £527.84
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 395 reviews
    Loved the style, the vibe - it felt like more like a private residence building than a hotel (even liked the carpeting). The staff was always very pleasant!
    Tara
    Family with young children
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 657 reviews
    Great value for the price. Great host, very good communication and honest. The location is great, there is a metro station nearby that can get wherever you want to go.
    Carlos
    Young couple
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 14,561 reviews
    Good Hostel on amsterdam Avenue. Near the metro one and to everything you need to enjoy Manhattan. Helpfull staff and clean rooms.
    ElhadiNakara
    Solo traveller

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