Days Inn by Wyndham New York Chinatown

Across the Manhattan Bridge approach from Chinatown's Eldridge Street stalls, this three-star property occupies a walk-up building steps from the Grand Street F train stop, putting SoHo's shopping and the Lower East Side's bar rows within a ten-minute walk. It suits budget-conscious travelers who want subway access over lobby space.

Rooms run compact, standard for a pre-war Chinatown building, with basic kitchenette options in select units. Fresh produce and dim sum from Eldridge and Grand Street vendors sit closer than any hotel restaurant, and the Manhattan Bridge walkway to Brooklyn starts three blocks east.