Pittsburgh
These two early-20th-century homes are convenient to the University of Pittsburgh and the Carnegie Museums. Rooms are spacious and plush, but it's the…
Must-see hotels in New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania
Catskills
Lovers of bold interior design will swoon over the Cooper Inn, which goes all out for color and patterned wallpaper in its public areas. The spacious…
The Adirondacks
In a discretely marked 1884 brownstone mansion, this elegant boutique property offers comfortable, stylish luxury adjacent to leafy Washington Park and…
New York
Many of the camping and cabin sites within the state park are almost directly on the riverfront and some have their own 'private' beaches. For non–New…
Catskills
Holding prime position at the southern end of Otsego Lake, this grand hotel is worth a look even if you're not staying here. Among the facilities are…
Catskills
This classic roadside motel has cozy, wood-paneled rooms and cottages and a touch of mid-century modern decor. Brian and Sara who run the place are full…
Long Island
An older motel redone with white walls and Ikea furniture but a few steps from the downtown Greenport action. The 30 rooms – big bathrooms, all with…
Pennsylvania
There are dozens of campsites located near the Allegheny Reservoir here, which include sites with electric hookups and small, one-bedroom electric cabins …
Catskills
This riverside campsite is super handy for Narrowsburg's Main St and has a view towards the bridge and gorge. There's also a kid's playground. If you'd…
Inn on the Mexican War Streets
Pittsburgh
This historic mansion on the North Side is near several museums. Expect hearty, homemade breakfasts, charming hosts, stunning antique furnishings and an…
Pittsburgh
Architecture buffs will swoon at this 1880s Victorian mansion, with tastefully furnished rooms and ornate brickwork. It's nicely located in the North side…
Pennsylvania
This stately inn has served the area since 1936. Rooms, decked out in Penn State blue and white, are spacious for the price, and the location, at the…
Finger Lakes
What this place lacks in historic charm (it's a simple motel block), it more than makes up for in location, right on the edge of the water. The 17 rooms…
Pennsylvania
The stately Brickhouse Inn is set in two adjacent old houses (built in the 1800s) with charming rooms and a lovely back garden. The owners take breakfast…
Pennsylvania
This two-bedroom stone cabin, bookable from April to October, is immensely comfortable and located in a pretty glade of hemlock and black cherry. Fair…
Long Island
A tidy camping area in a wooded patch on the east end of Fire Island, with a marina, a snack bar and a store all on-site. Take the ferry from Patchogue.
Catskills
One for classic rock lovers, this salmon-pink-painted property on a private lane is where Bob Dylan and the Band recorded in the 1960s and '70s. It has…
Pittsburgh
A Victorian mansion renovated with a Caribbean-color sensibility, this North Side inn delights the eyes in each of the nine rooms, all appointed in an…
The Adirondacks
Towards the northern end of downtown Lake George's row of doo-wop-era motels, Surfside's edge is its 1950s vibe, private beachfront access, rental kayaks…
Woodstock Inn on the Millstream
Catskills
Pleasantly decorated in quiet pastels, some of the rooms at this inn surrounded by serene, flower-filled grounds come with kitchenettes, electric…
Finger Lakes
This inn is spread across several homes clustered in a quiet residential area a short walk from downtown. The slick interior design is refreshingly…
Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy
Despite the name, the Lex doesn’t feel like a boutique hotel. However, it’s a good, centrally located option. The rooms are small and simply furnished,…
New York City
Satisfying breakfasts, soft jazz and a short stroll from Prospect Park: this welcoming guesthouse is set in a lovely pre-war row house. Each guest room…
Upper West Side & Central Park
Housed in an ornately carved 1904 building, this stately 202-room hotel is ideally located for families with children (Central Park and the American…
Catskills
A full-service base for year-round Catskills adventures, with both contemporary and rustic-chic mountain lodge–inspired rooms and suites. It's built…
The Adirondacks
As far as location goes, it's hard to beat the Renaissance Albany, which is across the street from the capitol building and within walking distance of…
SoHo & Chinatown
Across the street from the New Museum, this former 1920s-era flophouse has been resurrected as an upmarket hostel, its rooms decked out with Bowery-themed…
Upper West Side & Central Park
Set in a rambling converted brownstone just steps from Central Park, ISC has 40 beds in simple dorm rooms (some female-only) and a cozy, if well-worn,…
New York City
This lovely 1904 Victorian house with two bright, airy guest rooms is located in the sleepy district of Ditmas Park (south of Prospect Park). Bathrooms…
Upper West Side & Central Park
The nine-story Newton isn’t going to win any interior-design awards, but it’s clean and well managed, making it a solid budget option. The 108 guest rooms…
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
Sitting alongside the Brooklyn–Queens Expwy, Le Jolie has a few aces up its sleeve. Sixteen rooms have marvellous views of the Manhattan skyline, and…
Upper West Side & Central Park
This flophouse-turned-hostel right off Central Park is generally a decent bet, with clean dorms sporting four to 12 bunks in co-ed and single-sex…
Upper West Side & Central Park
Just steps from Central Park, this grand art deco building has several floors – 8th to the 13th – of basic but clean rooms, most with shared facilities…
Hudson Valley
Aligned with New Paltz's hippie vibe, this hostel in a big old house next to the bus station is popular with visiting rock climbers and hikers. There's…
Finger Lakes
This B&B adjacent to the lake, 10 miles north of Hammondsport, isn't exactly Tara, but it is pleasant and has a sweeping deck with great views. There are…
The Adirondacks
Quality, inexpensive lodging isn't easy to come by in Saratoga Springs, but the Springs Motel manages to tick most of the boxes. It's located just down…
New York
This somewhat run-down resort, one of Alex Bay's largest and open year-round, offers a variety of rooms, some with nice views across the St Lawrence River…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Occupying some serious real estate in the desirable Chelsea neighborhood, this old bastion of backpackerdom is a good pick if location ranks at the top of…
Long Island
Its decor seems lost in another decade and the 29 rooms are a bit dark, but the Irishman's place is a comfortable bet with helpful staff (they even pumped…
New York City
Soundproofing could be better and the decor's a little dated, but the well-kept compact rooms at The L Hotel benefit from comfy beds, complimentary…
