QA4111

Hi... i am 17 and as i have a ticket to somewhere in north america i have to use it this september.Im from south america, and, i dont have much of a budget (not only because im 17, but because my rich parents wont give me anything). So... i can stay for free in a friend's app in NY... but i wanted to see more than NY... maybe Boston, Yale (!!!) and Montreal (!!!!). 1) Do you know where i can get HYPER-CHEAP hotels/hostels (etc) in the cities listed above??... 2) How much money is needed.? -remember: spending the min.- 3)Any suggestions or something that can help me???I really need to go out of my city - i.e. my country - !!!!, at least for 2 weeks so... WHAT SHOULD I DOOOOO???.. thanks..

Steph7866

Boston a hotel could be 200+ a night not sure about Montreal

dilas175359

Check out www.craigslist.com . There are usually smaller guest houses, hotels and short term rentals listed that are much cheeper than conventional hotels. When I went to Spain last fall, I found an appartment in Madrid that cost me the same per week as the hotels where charging per night.Sometimes you can find people that have a spare bedroom that they rent dirt cheap.Contact me through my travel site if you have any other questions: www.ytb.com/oguntravel

JeriH1274

Go on the Inter Net and look for Cheap Hotels / Motels for the NY area / Boston area / Montreal , Canada area . Although Canada is more expensive to visit than the USA . AND , Canada has a money exchange from most Countries , so you might want to check that out also through the Inter Net..Look through they're listings and go from there . All hotels / motels have different prices , so you'll have to check closely for the cheapest ones available .The money your going to need is the hotel / motel room costs , food money , and money for traveling to get here and there .If your planning on staying here in the U.S.A for 2 weeks , you should be prepared to bring around $1000.00 , just to be on the safe side for all your needs . But it all depends on where you find your hotel / motel , and go from there .

surfjax322844

Okay I would bring about $1,000 spending money for a two week stay. Hostels are going to run a little more than you are used to. I would check out this site:http://www2.couchsurfing.com/This site is called Couchsurfing and what it is, is a network of people from all over the world that will open up their homes to you and let you stay for FREE either on their couch, extra bed, or floor. It is free to join and you can do a search by city and contact people that will match your personality. There are profiles listed letting you know what kind of accommodations normally you host will take you out on the town and show you what locals do; I know I try every time I host someone. I have never had an issue with couchsurfing, I have never been endangered and I have never had a bad person stay. My friends have also traveled the world sleeping on people’s couches and they have never had an issue. I would give it a try, cheap and a great way to meet people.There are several hostels in NY City, they are not as cheap as the hostels in Europe, or Asia but, they are cheaper than hotels and motels here. These are some websites that I use to book US Hostels, you can compare prices, and they give you a description and review of the property. I have found all of the sites really useful, since most US Hostels do not have websites:http://www.hostels.com/en/us.ny.ny.htmlhttp://www.hostelbookers.com/hostels/usa/new-york-city/http://hostelhandbook.com/usa/nynyc.htmhttp://gonyc.about.com/od/hostels/New_York_Hostels.htmHere are some hostels that I would recommend in NYC:BIG APPLE HOSTEL119 West 45th StreetNew York, NY 10036(212) 302-2603info@bigapplehostel.com www.bigapplehostel.com Located in the Heart of the Famous Broadway Theatre District.Only Minutes from Times Square. For Reservations Visit Our Website(above) or Fax (212) 302-2605BROADWAY HOTEL & HOSTEL230 West 101st Street @ BroadwayNew York, NY 10025(212) 865-7710sales@broadwayhotelnyc.com www.broadwayhotelnyc.com Located on the Exciting Upper Westside of Manhattan. Where The Real New Yorkers Live & Hang. 10 min. to City Center. Walk to Restaurants, Museums, Central Park. Dorms Starting from $17 & Private with Bath Starting from $89. 24-Hr Reception - Checkin begins at 3PM.JAZZ ON THE PARK36 West 106th StreetNew York, NY 10025(212) 932-1600info@jazzhostels.com www.jazzhostels.com One of the Best! Located along Central Park West, with Shopping, Dining, and Major NYC Landmarks just Five Minutes Away. We Offer Dorm and Private Rooms, Free Breakfast, No Curfew, Free Linens, Towels, 24-Hour Internet Kiosks, and a Tourism Booth.CENTRAL PARK HOSTEL19 West 103rd St. @ Manhattan Ave.New York, NY 10025(212) 678-0491info@centralparkhostel.com www.centralparkhostel.com On Manhattan's Upper West Side – 1 Block from Central Park. NearColumbia Univ. & Museums. Perfect for the Budget-Minded Traveler.B & C Subway on Corner - Minutes Away from Times Square & AllAttractions. Private Rooms, AC, Internet, Secure! There are also several nice Hostels in Boston, which is just an awesome city! You can use the sites about to book them. Here are some of my favorites to stay at:HI-BOSTON AT FENWAY575 Commonwealth AvenueBoston, MA 02215(617) 267-8599HI-BOSTON INTERNATIONAL HOSTEL12 Hemenway StreetBoston, MA 02115(617) 536-9455BOSTON BACKBACKERS HOSTEL234 Friend StreetBoston, MA 02114(617) 723-0800info@bostonbackpackers.com www.bostonbackpackers.com The cheapest way to get from Boston to NYC is probably going to be by Greyhound Bus here is their website form more information:http://www.greyhound.com/Since you only have two weeks I might limit the trip to NYC and Boston, you really need a week to see each wonderful city! In each city be sure to contact the local visitor’s center, you can either email them or stop by when you are there but, they have tons of maps, information and COUPONS that they will send you for free! Let me tell you those coupons do save you a lot of money!! I do this for every city that I visit and it can save you hundreds of dollars in each city! Plus you can do some research on some sites to see, and that can help you also budget. Here are a few sites to help with the cities:http://www.bostonusa.com/http://www.cityofboston.gov/visitors/http://www.nycvisit.com/http://www.mustseenewyork.com/http://www.nyctourist.com/I hope this helps you have a great time on your trip!