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New York hotels under $300 a night, Jan 22 to 24, 2027

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 2 nights, Friday 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 41 of the 71 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every rate below was under $300 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

Long Island City: a practical Queens base only when the station walk works. Downtown Brooklyn and DUMBO: useful for Brooklyn plans, but distinguish waterfront scenery from subway convenience. Lower Manhattan: a calmer Manhattan base when you are happy taking the subway. Midtown East and Grand Central: the easiest all-round base without sleeping in Times Square.

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New York hotels under $300 a night, Jan 22 to 24, 2027

Every rate below was under $300 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

Compound search: hotels in New York under $300 a night all in for the dates; check-in 2027-01-22, check-out 2027-01-24, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults. Neighborhoods on this page: Long Island City; Downtown Brooklyn & DUMBO; Lower Manhattan; Midtown East & Grand Central. Order: cheapest first.

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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 2027-01-22 to 2027-01-24; 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 (41 of 71 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Long Island City: A practical Queens base only when the station walk works. Typical $403 a night. Subway: 7/N/W serve Queensboro Plaza.
  • Downtown Brooklyn & DUMBO: Useful for Brooklyn plans, but distinguish waterfront scenery from subway convenience. Typical $440 a night. Subway: A/C/F/R and 2/3/4/5 serve different Downtown stations.
  • Lower Manhattan: A calmer Manhattan base when you are happy taking the subway. Typical $422 a night. Subway: Fulton Street offers 2/3/4/5/A/C/J/Z, with E/R/W/1 and PATH elsewhere nearby.
  • Midtown East & Grand Central: The easiest all-round base without sleeping in Times Square. Typical $493 a night. Subway: Grand Central has 4/5/6/7/S and LIRR.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Hotel 309 — 2-star, independent

2. LIC Hotel — 3-star, independent

3. Ravel Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham — 4-star, Trademark Collection

4. Courtyard Long Island City/New York Manhattan View — 3-star, Courtyard by Marriott

5. The Local - Hostel — 2-star, independent

6. Holiday Inn Brooklyn Downtown by IHG — 3-star, Holiday Inn

More hotels in the area (65)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Jan 22 to 24, 2027
  1. Hotel 309, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
    #1 of 6 · Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    Hotel 309

    2-star · Independent

    $118a night · Jan 22 to 24

    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.

    Jan 22 to 24, two adults: $236 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 24, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. LIC Hotel, Long Island City
    #2 of 6 · Long Island City

    LIC Hotel

    3-star · Independent

    $121a night · Jan 22 to 24

    Clean private rooms, included breakfast and Court Square access for less than most here. You accept basic facilities and uneven soundproofing.

    $8/night less than Expedia (5%)

    Axel $278 vs $294 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 23, 2026.

    Jan 22 to 24, two adults: $243 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 24, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Ravel Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham, Long Island City
    #3 of 6 · Long Island City

    Ravel Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham

    4-star · Trademark Collection

    $150a night · Jan 22 to 24

    Roomy accommodation and category-dependent balcony views beside the Queensboro Bridge. You accept event noise, inconsistent upkeep and a walk to trains.

    Jan 22 to 24, two adults: $300 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 24, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Courtyard Long Island City/New York Manhattan View, Long Island City
    #4 of 6 · Long Island City

    Courtyard Long Island City/New York Manhattan View

    3-star · Courtyard by Marriott

    $152a night · Jan 22 to 24

    Practical comfort and helpful staff beside two useful Queens station districts. You accept room-dependent train noise and extra breakfast or parking charges.

    Jan 22 to 24, two adults: $305 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 24, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. The Local - Hostel, Long Island City
    #5 of 6 · Long Island City

    The Local - Hostel

    2-star · Independent

    $153a night · Jan 22 to 24

    A cheaper, social Queens base with communal facilities and Court Square access. You accept stairs, limited dorm privacy and an adults-only policy.

    Jan 22 to 24, two adults: $306 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 24, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Holiday Inn Brooklyn Downtown by IHG, Downtown Brooklyn & DUMBO
    #6 of 6 · Downtown Brooklyn & DUMBO

    Holiday Inn Brooklyn Downtown by IHG

    3-star · Holiday Inn

    $154a night · Jan 22 to 24

    A cheaper Brooklyn base with an indoor pool near Barclays Center. You accept worn furnishings, uneven housekeeping and restricted pool hours.

    $344/night less than Expedia (49%)

    Axel $712 vs $1,400 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight.

    Jan 22 to 24, two adults: $307 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 24, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

41 of 71 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. Hotel Indigo Williamsburg - Brooklyn by IHG · Williamsburg, Brooklyn · 3-star$455/night less than Expedia (57%)

    Axel $686 vs $1,595 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 24, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Jan 22 to 24

  2. 2. Holiday Inn Brooklyn Downtown by IHG · Downtown Brooklyn · 3-star$344/night less than Expedia (49%)

    Axel $712 vs $1,400 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, 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 Jan 22 to 24

  3. 3. Aloft by Marriott New York Brooklyn · Downtown Brooklyn · 3-star$169/night less than Expedia (39%)

    Axel $527 vs $865 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Jan 22 to 24

  4. 4. EVEN Hotel Brooklyn by IHG · Downtown Brooklyn · 4-star$186/night less than Expedia (38%)

    Axel $598 vs $969 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 23, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Jan 22 to 24

  5. 5. 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 Jan 22 to 24

  6. 6. 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 Jan 22 to 24

  7. 7. 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 Jan 22 to 24

  8. 8. 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 Jan 22 to 24

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

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  1. 1. Hotel St. James · Times Square · 3-star$36/night less than Expedia (19%)$156Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  2. 2. EVEN Hotel Brooklyn by IHG · Downtown Brooklyn · 4-star$186/night less than Expedia (38%)$161Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  3. 3. Eurostars Wall Street · Lower Manhattan · 4-star$66/night less than Expedia (13%)$162Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  4. 4. Sheraton Brooklyn New York Hotel · Downtown Brooklyn · 4-star$78/night less than Expedia (22%)$162Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  5. 5. The Tillary Hotel · Downtown Brooklyn · 3-star$184/night less than Expedia (28%)$162Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  6. 6. Hotel Indigo - NYC Downtown - Wall Street by IHG · Lower Manhattan · 4-star$47/night less than Expedia (13%)$169Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  7. 7. Pod 39 · Midtown East · 3-star$86/night less than Expedia (15%)$171Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  8. 8. Pod Brooklyn · Williamsburg, Brooklyn · 3-star$74/night less than Expedia (22%)$171Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  9. 9. DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown · Lower Manhattan · 4-star$111/night less than Expedia (22%)$171Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  10. 10. Pod Times Square · Hell's Kitchen · 3-star$42/night less than Expedia (11%)$173Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  11. 11. Holiday Inn New York City - Wall Street by IHG · Lower Manhattan · 3-star$201/night less than Expedia (32%)$173Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  12. 12. Moxy NYC Downtown · Lower Manhattan · 4-star$174Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  13. 13. Madison LES Hotel · Lower East Side · 3-star$95/night less than Expedia (17%)$174Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  14. 14. The Gallivant Times Square · Times Square · 3-star$92/night less than Expedia (32%)$174Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  15. 15. Arlo Midtown · Hell's Kitchen · 4-star$180Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  16. 16. The Belvedere Hotel · Times Square · 3-star$266/night less than Expedia (34%)$182Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  17. 17. Hotel Millennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza · Midtown East · 4-star$121/night less than Expedia (25%)$185Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  18. 18. The Westin New York Grand Central · Midtown East · 4-star$145/night less than Expedia (25%)$186Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  19. 19. The Boro Hotel · Long Island City · 4-star$187Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  20. 20. YOTEL New York Times Square · Hell's Kitchen · 4-star$17/night less than Booking.com (4%)$187Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  21. 21. Staypineapple, An Artful Hotel, Midtown · Herald Square · 3-star$26/night less than Expedia (7%)$189Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  22. 22. Little Charlie Hotel · Midtown East · 2-star$189Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  23. 23. Aloft by Marriott New York Brooklyn · Downtown Brooklyn · 3-star$169/night less than Expedia (39%)$191Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  24. 24. Ace Hotel New York · Herald Square · 4-star$271/night less than Expedia (33%)$192Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  25. 25. Wyndham Garden Chinatown · Lower East Side · 4-star$67/night less than Expedia (15%)$194Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  26. 26. Hilton Garden Inn New York/Central Park South-Midtown West · Central Park South · 3-star$194Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  27. 27. Hotel Indigo Lower East Side New York by IHG · Lower East Side · 4-star$102/night less than Expedia (20%)$195Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  28. 28. Hilton Garden Inn Long Island City New York · Long Island City · 3-star$198Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  29. 29. Empire Hotel · Central Park South · 4-star$199Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  30. 30. The Lexington Hotel, Autograph Collection · Midtown East · 4-star$99/night less than Expedia (19%)$201Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  31. 31. Chelsea Inn · Chelsea · 3-star$34/night less than Expedia (7%)$201Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  32. 32. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Times Square South · Hell's Kitchen · 3-star$202Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  33. 33. Hampton Inn Brooklyn/Downtown · Downtown Brooklyn · 3-star$22/night less than Expedia (6%)$204Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  34. 34. Four Points by Sheraton Manhattan SoHo Village · SoHo · 3-star$17/night less than Expedia (4%)$205Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  35. 35. Holiday Inn New York City - Times Square by IHG · Hell's Kitchen · 3-star$207Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  36. 36. Moxy NYC Times Square · Herald Square · 4-star$57/night less than Expedia (11%)$207Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  37. 37. Park Central Hotel New York · Central Park South · 4-star$96/night less than Expedia (19%)$212Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  38. 38. OYO Times Square · Times Square · 4-star$186/night less than Expedia (26%)$217Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  39. 39. Hyatt Grand Central New York · Midtown East · 4-star$218Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  40. 40. Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel · Times Square · 4-star$117/night less than Expedia (24%)$224Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  41. 41. Home2 Suites by Hilton NY Long Island City/Manhattan View · Long Island City · 3-star$227Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  42. 42. Element by Marriott New York Times Square West · Hell's Kitchen · 3-star$230Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  43. 43. Dream Downtown, by Hyatt · Chelsea · 4-star$84/night less than Expedia (9%)$230Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  44. 44. 42 Hotel · Williamsburg, Brooklyn · 3-star$33/night less than Expedia (6%)$236Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  45. 45. citizenM New York Bowery · Lower East Side · 4-star$239Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  46. 46. Arlo SoHo · SoHo · 4-star$162/night less than Expedia (18%)$240Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  47. 47. The New Yorker Hotel by Lotte Hotels · Herald Square · 4-star$240Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  48. 48. Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square · Herald Square · 3-star$242Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  49. 49. The Modernist Hotel · Long Island City · 3-star$245Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  50. 50. M Social Hotel New York Downtown · Lower Manhattan · 4-star$144/night less than Expedia (29%)$248Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  51. 51. New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge · Downtown Brooklyn · 4-star$31/night less than Expedia (6%)$249Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  52. 52. Aloft by Marriott Long Island City-Manhattan View · Long Island City · 3-star$250Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  53. 53. Hotel Indigo Williamsburg - Brooklyn by IHG · Williamsburg, Brooklyn · 3-star$455/night less than Expedia (57%)$251Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  54. 54. Moxy Brooklyn Williamsburg · Williamsburg, Brooklyn · 4-star$25/night less than Expedia (5%)$255Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  55. 55. New York Hilton Midtown · Times Square · 4-star$257Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  56. 56. Ace Hotel Brooklyn · Downtown Brooklyn · 4-star$261Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  57. 57. Residence Inn New York Manhattan/Central Park · Central Park South · 3-star$262Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  58. 58. Hyatt Centric Wall Street New York · Lower Manhattan · 4-star$36/night less than Expedia (10%)$262Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  59. 59. Hotel 50 Bowery, part of JdV by Hyatt · Lower East Side · 4-star$266Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  60. 60. Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square · Times Square · 4-star$274Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  61. 61. Hotel 48LEX New York · Midtown East · 4-star$279Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  62. 62. The Hoxton Williamsburg · Williamsburg, Brooklyn · 4-star$22/night less than Expedia (3%)$280Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  63. 63. Homewood Suites New York/Midtown Manhattan Times Square · Herald Square · 3-star$282Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  64. 64. InterContinental New York Times Square by IHG · Hell's Kitchen · 4-star$283Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  65. 65. Chelsea Pines Inn · Chelsea · 2-star$288Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
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