East Village

Fabulously dark and moody, this newish old-school hotel is cool and charming in a low-key way. Rooms are spacious with plenty of light and dark hardwood floors, and the more expensive ones come with fantastic bathtubs. The bar and lobby are popular hangouts.

Private room. The rooms are very small not much larger than the bed!, but they are clean, hostel is centrally located. Internet access, 24-hour reception, cash machine, grocery store located next door. There is also an internet cafe down the street at Cooper Square called Web2Zone. This hostel has great rates at $35 for a single per night. It doesn't have a traditional ceiling, but what they consider traditional for an old-fashioned hostel that its lattice and you can hear the other occupants through it. Right down the street from the 6 train and is a great place to explore the East Village, the West Village and so on.

Small, eclectic rooms. Small garden out back for nice weather.