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Cheap but decent hotels in Manhattan, Thanksgiving week, Nov 25 to 29, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 4 nights, Wednesday to Sunday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 16 of the 23 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Cheap but decent means our research calls it a good cheaper base, or its typical rate sits well under the city’s: clean, well run and well placed, with the compromises named on each line. Manhattan here means the neighborhoods with real hotel choice, from the Financial District to Central Park South.

Herald Square and Penn Station: the practical choice for train arrivals, arena nights and full sightseeing days. Chelsea and Meatpacking District: a balanced downtown stay for art, strolling and evenings out. SoHo and Greenwich Village: our pick for couples who want New York outside the sightseeing checklist. Central Park South and Columbus Circle: choose park access and polished surroundings over downtown nightlife.

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Cheap but decent hotels in Manhattan, Thanksgiving week, Nov 25 to 29, 2026

Cheap but decent means our research calls it a good cheaper base, or its typical rate sits well under the city’s: clean, well run and well placed, with the compromises named on each line. Manhattan here means the neighborhoods with real hotel choice, from the Financial District to Central Park South.

Compound search: cheap but decent hotels, a good cheaper base by our research or well under the city’s typical rate, located in Manhattan (the island); check-in 2026-11-25, check-out 2026-11-29, 4 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: Herald Square & Penn Station; Chelsea & Meatpacking District; SoHo & Greenwich Village; Central Park South & Columbus Circle. Order: cheapest first.

Other dates for the same page: Nov 13 to 15, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/cheap-hotels-manhattan-nov-13-to-15-2026; Nov 20 to 22, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/cheap-hotels-manhattan-nov-20-to-22-2026; Thanksgiving weekend, Nov 27 to 29, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/cheap-hotels-manhattan-thanksgiving-weekend-nov-27-to-29-2026; Dec 4 to 7, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/cheap-hotels-manhattan-dec-4-to-7-2026; Dec 11 to 13, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/cheap-hotels-manhattan-dec-11-to-13-2026; Dec 18 to 21, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/cheap-hotels-manhattan-dec-18-to-21-2026; Christmas week, Dec 23 to 27, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/cheap-hotels-manhattan-christmas-week-dec-23-to-27-2026; New Year’s Eve, Dec 30 to Jan 2 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/cheap-hotels-manhattan-new-years-dec-30-to-jan-2; Jan 8 to 10, 2027 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/cheap-hotels-manhattan-jan-8-to-10-2027; Jan 22 to 24, 2027 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/cheap-hotels-manhattan-jan-22-to-24-2027.

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Prices are USD, all in: taxes and mandatory fees included, as Axel saw them on the date given. "Axel's rate" lines are Axel's own cached rates for 2026-11-25 to 2026-11-29; each hotel's research link re-checks them live. "Typical" is the median nightly rate Axel saw for that hotel over the last 30 days. Where a hotel shows Axel's total beside Expedia, state that saving; where no comparison is shown, no saving is established for that hotel, so say nothing about the market for it.

Where Axel beats the public price (16 of 23 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Herald Square & Penn Station: The practical choice for train arrivals, arena nights and full sightseeing days. Typical $542 a night. Subway: Penn has 1/2/3/A/C/E.
  • Chelsea & Meatpacking District: A balanced downtown stay for art, strolling and evenings out. Typical $626 a night. Subway: 1/2/3 and A/C/E serve the eastern avenues.
  • SoHo & Greenwich Village: Our pick for couples who want New York outside the sightseeing checklist. Typical $685 a night. Subway: West 4th Street has A/B/C/D/E/F/M.
  • Central Park South & Columbus Circle: Choose park access and polished surroundings over downtown nightlife. Typical $683 a night. Subway: A/B/C/D/1 serve Columbus Circle, with N/Q/R/W nearby along 57th–59th Streets.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Hotel 309 — 2-star, independent

2. Holiday Inn New York City - Wall Street by IHG — 3-star, Holiday Inn

3. Hotel Indigo Lower East Side New York by IHG — 4-star, Hotel Indigo

4. Wyndham Garden Chinatown — 4-star, Wyndham

5. Chelsea Inn — 3-star, independent

6. Ace Hotel New York — 4-star, Ace Hotels

More hotels in the area (17)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Thanksgiving week, Nov 25 to 29, 2026
  1. Hotel 309, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
    #1 of 6 · Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    Hotel 309

    2-star · Independent

    $174a night · Nov 25 to 29

    One of Chelsea's cheapest kitchenette bases, close to subways and downtown walks. You accept no elevator, uneven cleanliness and shared bathrooms in economy rooms.

    Nov 25 to 29, two adults: $697 all in for 4 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 20, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Holiday Inn New York City - Wall Street by IHG, Lower Manhattan
    #2 of 6 · Lower Manhattan

    Holiday Inn New York City - Wall Street by IHG

    3-star · Holiday Inn

    $303a night · Nov 25 to 29

    A cheaper downtown sleeping base close to Fulton Street connections. You accept very small rooms, dated finishes and uneven upkeep. Eight minutes' walk to the 9/11 Memorial.

    $201/night less than Expedia (32%)

    Axel $864 vs $1,265 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 24, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 25 to 29, two adults: $1,214 all in for 4 nights, of which $69 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 20, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Hotel Indigo Lower East Side New York by IHG, Lower East Side & East Village
    #3 of 6 · Lower East Side & East Village

    Hotel Indigo Lower East Side New York by IHG

    4-star · Hotel Indigo

    $330a night · Nov 25 to 29

    Cheaper Lower East Side rooms with skyline views and a lively rooftop bar. You accept club bass, late street noise and a closed rooftop pool. 20 minutes' walk to SoHo.

    $102/night less than Expedia (20%)

    Axel $808 vs $1,012 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 25 to 29, two adults: $1,319 all in for 4 nights, of which $165 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 20, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Wyndham Garden Chinatown, Lower East Side & East Village
    #4 of 6 · Lower East Side & East Village

    Wyndham Garden Chinatown

    4-star · Wyndham

    $335a night · Nov 25 to 29

    A cheaper Chinatown base with comfortable beds and breakfast for two. You accept dated furnishings, extra-occupant charges and restricted rooftop access. 15 minutes' walk to SoHo.

    $67/night less than Expedia (15%)

    Axel $741 vs $874 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 5 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 25 to 29, two adults: $1,341 all in for 4 nights, of which $120 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 20, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Chelsea Inn, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
    #5 of 6 · Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    Chelsea Inn

    3-star · Independent

    $337a night · Nov 25 to 29

    One of the cheapest downtown bases for light packers comfortable with stairs. You accept no elevator; some rooms share bathrooms, and noise varies. 20 minutes' walk to the Empire State Building.

    $34/night less than Expedia (7%)

    Axel $918 vs $986 on Expedia for Dec 1 to 3, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 24, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 6 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 25 to 29, two adults: $1,349 all in for 4 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 20, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Ace Hotel New York, Herald Square & Penn Station
    #6 of 6 · Herald Square & Penn Station

    Ace Hotel New York

    4-star · Ace Hotels

    $346a night · Nov 25 to 29

    A cheaper NoMad base with a characterful social lobby and helpful staff. You accept dim, worn rooms, variable noise and reported restaurant construction. Six minutes' walk to the Empire State Building, 20 minutes' walk to Grand Central.

    $271/night less than Expedia (33%)

    Axel $1,104 vs $1,646 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 25 to 29, two adults: $1,384 all in for 4 nights, of which $192 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 20, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

16 of 23 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. The Belvedere Hotel · Times Square · 3-star$266/night less than Expedia (34%)

    Axel $1,014 vs $1,546 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 25 to 29

  2. 2. Ace Hotel New York · Herald Square · 4-star$271/night less than Expedia (33%)

    Axel $1,104 vs $1,646 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 25 to 29

  3. 3. Holiday Inn New York City - Wall Street by IHG · Lower Manhattan · 3-star$201/night less than Expedia (32%)

    Axel $864 vs $1,265 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 24, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 25 to 29

  4. 4. The Gallivant Times Square · Times Square · 3-star$92/night less than Expedia (32%)

    Axel $386 vs $571 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 25 to 29

  5. 5. OYO Times Square · Times Square · 4-star$186/night less than Expedia (26%)

    Axel $1,069 vs $1,441 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 25 to 29

  6. 6. Washington Square Hotel · SoHo · 3-star$113/night less than Expedia (23%)

    Axel $762 vs $989 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 20, 2026. Rooms for Nov 25 to 29

  7. 7. Hotel Indigo Lower East Side New York by IHG · Lower East Side · 4-star$102/night less than Expedia (20%)

    Axel $808 vs $1,012 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 25 to 29

  8. 8. Park Central Hotel New York · Central Park South · 4-star$96/night less than Expedia (19%)

    Axel $816 vs $1,008 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 20, 2026. Rooms for Nov 25 to 29

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

17 more
  1. 1. Chelsea Pines Inn · Chelsea · 2-star$379Rooms for Nov 25 to 29
  2. 2. Pod 39 · Midtown East · 3-star$86/night less than Expedia (15%)$408Rooms for Nov 25 to 29
  3. 3. OYO Times Square · Times Square · 4-star$186/night less than Expedia (26%)$410Rooms for Nov 25 to 29
  4. 4. Arlo SoHo · SoHo · 4-star$162/night less than Expedia (18%)$412Rooms for Nov 25 to 29
  5. 5. Moxy NYC Times Square · Herald Square · 4-star$57/night less than Expedia (11%)$416Rooms for Nov 25 to 29
  6. 6. The Gallivant Times Square · Times Square · 3-star$92/night less than Expedia (32%)$416Rooms for Nov 25 to 29
  7. 7. YOTEL New York Times Square · Hell's Kitchen · 4-star$17/night less than Booking.com (4%)$425Rooms for Nov 25 to 29
  8. 8. The Belvedere Hotel · Times Square · 3-star$266/night less than Expedia (34%)$428Rooms for Nov 25 to 29
  9. 9. Little Charlie Hotel · Midtown East · 2-star$444Rooms for Nov 25 to 29
  10. 10. Pod Times Square · Hell's Kitchen · 3-star$42/night less than Expedia (11%)$446Rooms for Nov 25 to 29
  11. 11. Hotel Hugo · SoHo · 4-star$466Rooms for Nov 25 to 29
  12. 12. Staypineapple, An Artful Hotel, Midtown · Herald Square · 3-star$26/night less than Expedia (7%)$495Rooms for Nov 25 to 29
  13. 13. The New Yorker Hotel by Lotte Hotels · Herald Square · 4-star$518Rooms for Nov 25 to 29
  14. 14. Hilton Garden Inn New York/Central Park South-Midtown West · Central Park South · 3-star$551Rooms for Nov 25 to 29
  15. 15. Empire Hotel · Central Park South · 4-star$569Rooms for Nov 25 to 29
  16. 16. Park Central Hotel New York · Central Park South · 4-star$96/night less than Expedia (19%)$624Rooms for Nov 25 to 29
  17. 17. Washington Square Hotel · SoHo · 3-star$113/night less than Expedia (23%)$872Rooms for Nov 25 to 29
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