Anybody know of some good hostels/cheap hotels around the Boston or (preferably) Salem area?

Me and a friend of mine are planning to travel to Salem around Halloween and we are trying to save some serious money!! If you can, let me know of some sites that list some cheap hostels/hotels around that area if you could. Thanks!!

Well try websites like
www.travelocity.com
www.aaa.com
www.expedia.com

I think there is a place called Salem Inn which is pretty cheap. Towns in the area like Peabody, Danvers or Gloucester might be cheaper than Salem at Halloween time, don't be afraid to check those out either- both are about 5 minutes away!

Hello:

Check out http://www.grab2travel.com
Go to Hotels section.

Also try to do SmartSearch, which will give you recommendation and click on individual buttons to perform search to compare rates. I like that place ..

There is a cheap hotel called the Lafayette Hotel in Downtown Salem near everything (Tel = 978-745-5503. Location = 116 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA 01970). It looks OK from the outside; however the place is on the edge of a seedy section (bums hang out outside). A great bar called Stegas is next door. If you want a cheap room - and 1-2 blocks walking to everything Halloween - check it out! It is not listed on most of the Hotel Guides and on-line booking sites.

Good luck finding accomodation in Salem at Halloween! The place is usually booked solid. Maybe rent an SUV and sleep in it?