Just off Fifth Avenue in the historic Flatiron district, this hotel/youth hostel combo is an affordable and pop-arty alternative to pricier city hotels.
Warhol’s spirit haunts this decidedly laid-back hotel, which offers private rooms as well as dorms to a largely international backpacking set. Private rooms have cable TV, voice mail, and in-room safes.
The Empire State Building is 6 blocks to the north, and there are three subway stops within 2 blocks. Jazzy and informal, the Gershwin houses an art gallery and a lively performance space.