Date: Fri, 11 Apr 1997 20:36:41 -0400 (EDT)
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From: Kelly Borish <borish.1@osu.edu>
Subject: Re: NYC living
Beth,

I have never stayed in NYC myself, but my first thought would be to check
for hostels listed in travel guides such as "Let's Go," "Lonely Planet," and
others.  These are available for the U.S., for NY, and I think even for NYC
specifically.

Friends of mine and I myself have used these sucessfully in several cities
(DC, San Francisco) while I have also heard that they are not so good for
other cities (a horror story of a hostel in LA comes immediately to mind).
I may try this in Toronto, too, (for ASA).

I almost had to spend a night in NYC (after being stranded due to a grounded
plane at Newark), and checked some of the guide books for NYC
hostels...there were a lot, about 30-40 hostels listed; they were in many
locations, with rates from $15 to $30 per night (some also had lower weekly
rates)

good luck,
Kelly

At 04:53 PM 4/10/97 -0500, you wrote:
>Hi Everyone,
>
>I'm looking for help, advice, etc. on how to live cheaply for a week in
>NYC.  My dissertation research is taking me to the United Nations
>Commission on Sustainable Development meetings next week.  I got a cheap
>flight ticket, but I can't find anywhere (other than Harlem) under $65 per
>night to sleep.  The closer I can get to the UN Building the better, but
>I'll take anywhere safe in Manhattan.
>
>I'm also looking for Earth Day Celebration companions - anyone up for
>Earth Day in Central Park?
>
>Beth
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