El Cortez Hotel and Casino

One of Downtown's most historic hotels has been doing its best to ensure visitors get a taste of Old Vegas at a budget-friendly price. Known for its storied past, including a long-ago partial ownership by Ben "Bugsy" Siegel, the El Cortez is a blast from the past that has kept up with changing times. A competition for innovative room design is turning into a yearly event, giving guests even more options for cheap, hip rooms. Located on Fremont Street, a stay at the El Cortez puts you in the heart of Downtown, walking distance from all the hotels of Glitter Gulch. The Strip can be a spendy proposition, but Downtown is the place to find deals on everything from rooms to food.