Hello hikers!
I'm a hiker from Germany and I'm looking foward to a NoBo Thru-hike of the AT this season. Arriving date in Atlanta will be March 24th. I decided to have a stop in NYC (never been there before, friends from home will join me, will be in July if I'm still alive).

Does anybody know an affordable lodging, appropriate for hikers? Second question: Which is the best way to get to NYC from the trail?

Thanks!