Home to attractions such as Prospect Park, the Brooklyn Bridge, Coney Island and Smorgasburg, Brooklyn is the place to stay if you’re eager to explore beyond Manhattan. Many visitors overlook hotels in New York City’s most populous borough, mistakenly believing that the commute to Manhattan would take too long. But booking somewhere here could be a smart choice when it comes to saving money on accommodations. If you want to stay in the area but are traveling on a budget, here are the best cheap hotels in Brooklyn.
EVEN Hotel Brooklyn
Budget Hotel
Each room at EVEN Hotel Brooklyn comes with a fitness zone
EVEN Hotel, which is located within walking distance of both the Brooklyn Bridge and Barclays Center, is a big draw for wellness-minded travelers, with each room featuring a fitness zone and plenty of space to work out. Guests can cool off after their workout in luxury, spa-like showers. At night, the blackout shades encourage restful sleep.
Aloft New York Brooklyn is a pet-friendly hotel that’s just a short walk from Fort Greene Park, a favorite among locals during the spring and summer. Aloft’s guest rooms provide all the essentials for budget travelers — cushy beds fitted with pillow-top mattresses, a desk to work from, walk-in showers and bath amenities by Bliss Spa. There’s even a 24/7 pantry in the hotel – perfect if you have a hankering for a late-night snack.
This luxury East Williamsburg hostel is a quick 15-minute subway ride away from Union Square, which makes it a great starting point for travelers wanting to visit attractions in both Manhattan and Brooklyn. The New York Moore Hostel offers both private and shared dorm rooms, and each guest is provided with a locker to store their belongings. Wi-Fi is available throughout the building, and there’s a common room with free-to-use computers.
Pod is a minimalist yet chic boutique budget hotel. Bunk beds and compact work desks seem to enlarge the rooms, and the picture windows provide abundant natural light. Each of the 249 rooms is outfitted with light dimmers, window shutters and personal climate control, so you’re guaranteed a good night’s sleep. Travelers looking to unwind will love relaxing on one of Pod’s four seasonal rooftop terraces.
BKLYN House is Bushwick’s first boutique hotel, and each room is designed to look like an NYC loft apartment. The rooms have wood furnishings and are fairly minimal in design, which makes them feel ultra-modern and clean. Guests will love the pillow-top bedding on the platform queen beds, and the free continental breakfast makes this a convenient place to stay when you’re traveling on a budget.
