Originally Posted by The NWA kid
I just stay downtown for around $25-30/night. With the money I save, it pays for my rental car. With my car rental, I'm anywhere in Vegas very quick, so I don't mind being on the "rougher" side of the strip.

Plus, my room has great views of urban street culture (ie. pimps), while feeling safe in my double locked room. You won't get that over at Ceasars! ha.
I haven't been to Vegas in over 10 years, but am considering a trip this year. Is it really that cheap downtown? (also that bad?)