A couple of my good friends are traveling this summer. One is heading to New York and the other to London. These two destinations are known for their expensive accommodations so finding cheap hotels can be a little challenging. Though there are many online accommodation sites in the web, I have realized that they tend to be linked to each other thus the search can be rather limited. If you are planning to travel on a budget, check out hostels, homestays, bed and breakfasts or otherwise, rent a home. If possible, avoid traveling during peak seasons.