Why not indulge yourself in a spa, blocks away from the East Village Apartments? I bet you deserve it, after all, sightseeing & shopping & walking all day is exhausting.
Plus, they're under 50$... so hop in! ;)

Great Jones Spa
29 Great Jones St at Lafayette St, 212-505-3185
Water Lounge Pass (bathing suit required) - Three hours: $50

The bone-warming hot-rock sauna and cloudlike steam room in the Water Lounge are good stops at this skylit courtyard, but you’ll find real bliss in the hot tub, where strategically placing yourself near the jets yields a gentle full-body massage.
What you’ll find: Hot tub and cold-plunge tub, plus steam and hot-rock saunas. Best part: Snag a lounge chair near the waterfall and palms, close your eyes and you can easily be in the Caribbean.—Elizabeth Barr

Russian and Turkish Baths
268 E 10th St between First Ave and Ave A, 212-674-9250
All day pass: $30

This place is old-school to the max, with a mostly AARP-member clientele wearing the (provided) wackiest robes and sandals in the tristate area. (A tip: Ask one of the regulars to show you his/her routine—it can be kind of confusing for first-timers.)
What you’ll find: Sundeck, Swedish shower, an aromatherapy room, a Turkish room, two saunas, an ice-cold pool and a restaurant. Best part: There are coed and single-sex hours, but it’s open 365 days a year—as is Anna’s Restaurant, right inside the front door, where you can get Russian delicacies from borscht to herring after your sauna session.—Colin St. John

Why Not Men’s Spa: After-hours body massage
174-04 W 4th St between Cornelia and Jones Sts, 212-337-8551
After Hour Discount (by appointment only) - One hour: $50
Mon–Sat 10pm–midnight

The friendly staff at this clean, minimalist spot put my spa-phobic self at ease. My therapist incorporated Swedish and Asian techniques, smoothing on a green-tea-scented lotion and adjusting the pressure until it was just right. I got a good working all over, including my temples, brows, cheekbones and ears, as well as my pelvis and rear—areas I had no idea needed so much attention. Take note: Rose petals adorn the massage room—unorthodox for a men’s spa, but hey, even guys like to feel pretty sometimes.—Roberto De Luna

Saturdays & Wednesdays @ 12:00pm - $15

Learn all about East Village Apartments' history!
This is a crash course in East Village/Lower East Side history. From the farmlands of the 1600s and the wealthy estates of the 1700s, to immigration, tenements, the "melting pot" and how the East Village became a haven for artists and counter culturalists in the twentieth century (and everything in between).

Reservations: Not Required, you can pay your guide
Fee: $15
Duration: 1.5 - 2 hours, Distance: 4-6 blocks
Meet: 308 Bowery (btwn E. Houston & Bleecker)
Directions: F, or V train to 2nd Avenue/Lower East Side or 6 train to Bleecker/Lafayette
Also available as a PRIVATE TOUR

Check out http://www.eastvillagetours.com for many other affordable & interesting tours in our neighborhood (Alphabet City, The Bowery, Lower East Side, etc.).

Opened to public in the year 1871, Washington Square Park is among the best-known landmarks in New York City. Located at the foot of Fifth Avenue, in close proximity to East Village Apartments, the park is spread over an area of 9.75 acres (39,500 m2) and is very popular with the masses even till date.


The streets surrounding the square became one of the city's best known residential areas in the early nineteenth century. This includes the now-well-protected Greek Revival style houses on the north side of the park.

As recently as December 2007, New York City Department of Parks and Recreation performed a major renovation of the mark making various significant changes to the park layout. The project cost was as high as US$16 million.

So while you enjoy your comfortable stay at East Village Apartments, I would suggest not to miss a visit to the ever-so-popular Washington Square Park.

Penthouse Apartment has been added to the list of Holiday rentals provided by East Village Apartments. This new luxurious holiday rental can accommodate up to 9 guests.

Located on the third and fourth floors of East Village Apartments, the unique, duplex Penthouse Apartment combines luxury, comfort and space to sleep up to 9 people. Guests will enjoy the superb views and grand, sunny space of our largest apartment.

The spacious 1500 square foot (140 square meters) apartment is equipped with all the modern conveniences including large flat panel TVs, a laptop computer with Wifi, a DVD player, a modern kitchen and marble bathrooms. The sunny, open plan living room, dining room and kitchen on the top floor overlook the beautiful terrace garden, with a stunning view of the downtown Manhattan skyline.

The beautifully renovated chef's kitchen is fully equipped with black granite countertops, maple cabinetry, nickel hardware and stainless steel appliances — a gas cooking range, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, coffee machine, tea kettle, and a toaster oven. The living room is furnished with a luxurious bed that sleeps 2 guests. There is a state of the art entertainment system with a large flat screen TV, DVD player and 600 cable channels for your pleasure.

The three bedrooms on the lower floor can comfortably accommodate 7 guests. The elegantly decorated master bedroom suite offers three high quality twin beds with luxurious linens and an en suite bathroom. Two of the twin beds can be combined to create a large double (king) bed for two people. The second, light filled bedroom offers a queen bed, ample closets, and a view of the ancient Sephora tree in our garden. The third bedroom with a window overlooking the garden sleeps two people in a comfortable double bed. The newly renovated second bathroom is modern glass and marble, with a high-pressure shower, a wall mounted hair dryer, steam bath and a jacuzzi spa. The second bathroom can be en suite with the second bedroom.

Source - http://www.facebook.com/pages/New-York-NY/East-Village-Apartments/119441080618

Not only is the city a very well-known commercial hub of the United States, with many global brands having their presence here, New York balances this aspect with its set of parks and various cultural avenues. New York City’s culture has been built gradually over centuries specially the twentieth century and has been greatly affected by massive immigration into this city.


With its open, unbiased and promising environment, people from distinct nationalities, cultures and communities have set up their home here. A routine walk through the streets of New York will bring you in touch with people of very distinct cultures living here with ease. This is among the very special characteristics of this city that it embraces people of all cultures with warmth.


Personally, I cannot forget my first visit to New York City. Just as we entered the city in the evening, I was smitten by the energy, charm and verve of this city with its colorful people returning from their work in the evening. As the evening progressed, I could see throngs of New Yorkers walking through the streets heading towards parks, clubs, restaurants, theatres and other places of interest. I came across many people of Asian origin manning the cabs and running the various roadside counters reminding me of the multicultural identity of the city.

And of course among the best aspects of New York City is its very vibrant market that brings to you the best merchandise from around the world in the form of the most exquisite showrooms sprinkled around the streets of New York City.

And then towards the night, while you can see many Afro-American citizens thronging the streets for some fun, dance and romance, visitors like me retire for rest to their hotels or the many vacation rental properties that the city offers.

Despite the excitement of sudden unplanned travel trips, you can gain a lot by careful planning. Not only do you end up saving money, you can also avoid unexpected hassles that may come up in your trip. After all, the last thing you want is an unexpected hiccup to spoil the holiday charm when you head for that long-awaited trip with your family.

While there is no specific guidebook for this, yet there are some key decisions that you must make well in advance. First and foremost is about the time and duration of your trip. You can save a huge amount on your air tickets if you book in advance. This holds most true for those who book their tickets online. Many a times, you will find a travel portal offering you that unbelievable deal on air tickets. Go for it!

And then it’s the question of going in ‘season’ or in ‘off-season’. While it obviously makes sense to go in the season time, yet it is in off-season that you get the best deals.

Once you have worked on the above factors, it is also prudent to finalize the stay option. Holiday Vacation Rental Apartments can save a good deal of money by opting to stay in a furnished vacation rental premises. And it’s not about savings alone, you get to enjoy the warm hospitality of the owner as opposed to the curt behaviour of the hotel staff.

Considering the above factors can help make your travel trip memorable and hassle-free.

You travel to relax your mind and to enjoy some time away from the
hustle-bustle of life. And of course, there are various health
benefits that you can obtain through your holiday.

Consider yourself lucky as now you have more options rather than just
hotels to stay at! Furnished vacation rentals have come as a highly
preferred staying option by travellers across the globe. And no,
saving costs is not the only reason for this trend. There are lots
more!

With the evolution of the travel industry in the last few years, you
can find a Holiday vacation rental in practically any part of the world. So
even if you are planning to visit that little-known obscure town in
some part of Europe, in all probabilities, you would be able to find a decent Holiday vacation rental premises there, even though you may not find a hotel.

The best part of staying at a Holiday vacation rental premises is that it is decently furnished to suit your comfort and you get to enjoy the warm hospitality of the owner. You may even get the facility of home-made food depending upon the amenities available. In some cases you may be able to prepare your own food in the attached kitchen.
Holiday Vacation rentals come as a wonderful option for large families as they can book an entire property for their stay, as opposed to spending a hefty amount on booking multiple rooms in a hotel.

So the next time you travel, make the best use of this remarkable stay option.

Despite the rapid rise in their popularity, travellers across the world still have a number of myths in their minds about vacation rentals. All across the world, governments and trade associations are doing their best to promote vacation rentals as a great travel option.

Yet there are many misconceptions that sometimes make a traveller wary of staying in a vacation rental premises. Here are some of them:


Myth No.1: Poor Infrastructure: It is often believed that since they cost less, vacation rentals are poorly furnished and do not offer modern comforts and facilities to guests. While this may be true for some, yet this trend is changing fast. Many vacation rental owners are running their premises as a professional business and hence they are very conscious of the level of quality and facilities they offer. The vacation rental industry has matured significantly in the past few years and therefore you can expect them to offer a fairly decent infrastructure.

Myth No. 2: Unprofessional Environment: While its true that you will not find uniformed stewards at your service in vacation rental properties, yet that does not mean that you cannot expect quality service. Most owners of vacation rentals now believe in hiring some personnel as help and support to the guests for their housekeeping, laundry, food and other requirements. In fact, the service that you receive in a vacation rental premises is often more personalised and informal as compared to the artificial and curt support that you receive in a hotel.

Myth No. 3: Absence of Online Booking: A not-so-insignificant percentage of vacation rental owners are making a move towards modern business methods and online booking is one of them. In many countries of Europe and America, today it is not hard to find vacation rental properties that you can book online.