Is renting an apartment/studio in NYC instead of a hotel worth it?
Q. Hi, two of my friends and I are planning on making a trip to NYC, just for a couple of days (3 nights more precisely). We compared prices between hotels and renting a studio/apartment and it seems as though the latter option is less expensive. Do you think there might be hidden fees? And also, is it worth it if it is just for 3 nights? Or should we go with the more "traditional" option and book a hotel room even though it is more expensive? Thank you A. For just 3 nights, I would suggest a hotel. You want to make a short visit count and not have potential complications. Not only is it now illegal, but three friends in a studio won't get the benefit of space (the average studio apartment in NYC is tiny) and you're probably not going to waste time cooking meals for such a short stay, so the kitchen isn't much of an advantage and there's always a chance that the place will be misrepresented or smell, have bugs (or worse) or not even exist. Places like Craigs...