Travel Hack: Take in Trendy Neighborhoods to Stretch Your Travel Budget

City & Average
Hotel Price

Neighborhood & Sample
Hotel Price

Why to visit

Boston - $186

Allston-Brighton – Best Western University Hotel, from $149; Crowne Plaza Boston, from $145

Keep in mind Fall is peak travel season due to the proliferation of colleges in the area.

·      Boston University and Boston College bookend this thriving neighborhood.

·      Electic restaurant and nighlight scene caters to the student and recent grad population.

·      This "college-burg" is a great place to go thrift shopping.

Chicago - $162

Wicker Park – Wicker Park Inn, from $109

·      Home to a wealth of art galleries, beer gardens and music venues.

·      Well-served by Chicago's mass transit system.

·      Historic roots include German and Polish beer barrons that left a legacy of ornate mansions and first-rate dive bars.

Los Angeles - $148

Silver Lake – Comfort Inn West Sunset Boulevard, from $100

·      Houses some of the most famous modernist architecture in North America.

·      Numerous municipal staircases crisscross the neighborhood and provide pedestrian access up and down the area's signature hills.

·      Known for its indie rock scene.

·      Boasts some of the nation's most acclaimed food trucks and farmers markets.

Miami - $174

Wynwood - DoubleTree by Hilton Grand Hotel Biscayne Bay, from $139; Marriott Miami Biscayne Bay, from $152

·      Indulge your wanderlust for art and fashion in one neighborhood – Wynwood is divided into two sub-districts known for these crafts.

·      More than 70 galleries, museums and art collections in the Arts District. Take part in a "ArtWalk" on the second Saturday of the month.

·      Formerly known as Little San Juan, you can find a lot of Puerto Rican influence in the food scene.

New Orleans - $161

Warehouse District – Lafayette Hotel, from $99; Renaissance New Orleans Arts Hotel, from $139

·      Offers a respite from the Bourbon Street scene but within walking distance of the French Quarter's attractions.

·      Also known as the Arts District for its abundance of galleries and world-class museums.

·      This newly remodeled area features some of the city's best restaurants.

New York City - $264

Williamsburg, Brooklyn – Condor Hotel, from $179; Hotel Le Jolie, from $199,

·      Just one subway stop away from Manhattan.

·      Offers some of New York's best music, food and nightlife options against the backdrop of the Manhattan skyline.

·      Numerous entertainment options found on Bedford Avenue.

San Diego - $134

North Park – Layfayette Hotel & Swim Club, from $127; Inn at the Park, from $129

·      High rate of pedestrian activity relative to other areas of the city, making it perfect to explore while on vacation – no parking meters to plug!

·      Culturally-diverse and full of trendy boutiques, restaurants, galleries and bars.

·      Home to a farmers market every Thursday and a gallery walk the second Saturday of each month.

San Francisco - $185

Mission District – Inn San Francisco - $175

·      Classified by its abundance of Mexican cuisine and Latino influenced buildings with ornate murals.

·      Tends to have some of the city's sunnier and warmer weather due to it geography.

·      Valencia Street is full of quirky shops, slow food restaurants, wine bars and coffee shops.

·      Unbeatable views of the city in Dolores Park.

Seattle - $158

Capitol Hill - Homewood Suites by Hilton Seattle Conv. Center/Pike Street, from $118; The Roosevelt, a Coast Hotel, from $129

·      Home to Volunteer Park, which has a 108-step brick water tower with one of the best views of the city and region, and the Seattle Asian Art Museum.

·      A great cup of coffee is a given in this neighborhood.

·      Spontaneous street parties are known to break out here.

·      Steeped in history, the neighborhood is dotted with Victorian mansions alongside fringe theaters, shops and nightlife hotspots.

Washington, D.C. - $157

H Street - Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/US Capitol, from $134; Courtyard Washington, DC/U.S. Capitol, from $129

·      Recently revitalized area is an arts and entertainment mecca and is home to numerous theaters and performance studios.

·      Easy transportation via streetcars is expected to be complete by the end of the year.

·      Along with the arts came the restaurants foodies and families alike adore – there's even a kid-friendly wine bar.