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New York: the city's best neighborhoods
Find a great area to stay in New York
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Lower Manhattan
3.4 miles from downtown
Lower Manhattan, also known as Downtown, has a complex fabric of energetic neighborhoods. At Ground Zero you'll find the National September 11 Memorial Plaza & Museum. Head further south and you’ll come across the legendary New York Stock Exchange on Wall Street. SoHo, Tribeca and the Lower East Side are also nearby.
Places to stay from $41 a night
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Tribeca
3.7 miles from downtown
From farming community to gritty artist enclave in the 1960’s, today’s Tribeca is one of the city’s most exclusive neighborhoods – home to many celebrities. Hudson River Park and Washington Market Park are Tribeca’s lungs, and the area's culinary delights act as the heart. Tribeca hosts the annual Tribeca Film Festival every Spring.
Places to stay from $81 a night
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SoHo
3.2 miles from downtown
The bohemian origins of this neighborhood "South of Houston Street" paved the way for gentrification – the charming cobblestone streets are now lined with boutiques, trendy cafes, restaurants and a range of eclectic art galleries. Celebrity and supermodel sightings can’t be avoided, so it’s a great place to mingle with the rich and famous.
Places to stay from $75 a night
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Chelsea
1.9 miles from downtown
Chelsea retains many of its 19th-century landmarks. You’ll find eclectic art galleries hidden between the rows of townhouses. The High Line Park, which runs along a defunct, elevated train line, is popular with the locals. Chelsea Piers is a massive sport and entertainment complex, and Chelsea Market is loaded with gourmet food shops.
Places to stay from $31 a night
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Midtown
0.9 miles from downtown
A midtown hotel is the perfect launch pad to New York City’s must-sees: the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and the New York Public Library. Cultural connoisseurs should head to the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), take in a show at Carnegie Hall, or get some inspiration at the American Folk Art Museum.
Places to stay from $25 a night
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Upper West Side
1.2 miles from downtown
This is the city’s epicenter of arts, culture and academia. Here you’ll find the impressive Cathedral Church of Saint John in Morningside Heights and the American Museum of Natural History, plus 60 blocks of theaters and restaurants. On weekends, walk the 4-mile strip of Riverside Park, or dine at one of the trendy cafés with outdoor seating.
Places to stay from $29 a night
About New York
Including tips for the best time to visit New York
Visiting New York City is sort of like déjà vu – countless films and shows are filmed here, so all the yellow taxis, hot dog vendors, and crazy Manhattan lights always feel strangely familiar. It's also home to the world's most famous skyline, dominated by the Empire State Building, an Art Deco masterpiece. Constantly reinventing and setting new trends in fashion, food, and art, the city is also a major hub for finance and trade with the famous Wall Street at its core.
The city is split into the boroughs of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, and Staten Island, and each has its own unique feel. Manhattan is home to hip neighborhoods like the Greenwich Village and SoHo, while Brooklyn has its Botanic Garden, the New York Aquarium, and the famous Coney Island boardwalk. A ferry from Battery Park to Ellis Island offers incredible views of the city before reaching the fascinating Immigration Museum. You'll also sail past the iconic Statue of Liberty with plenty of time to take photos from all angles.
Broadway shows are second to none, featuring a variety of major musicals and plays. The enormous Central Park offers an oasis in the middle of all the busle, perfect for a peaceful stroll past its lakes, outdoor theaters, and ice-skating rink.
New York is served by three major airports: JFK, Newark Liberty International, and LaGuardia, with public transportation options available at each one.
Tonight
From $59 per night
This weekend
From $772 per night
Next weekend
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| Most popular time to visit | August-October |
| Cheapest time to visit | January-March |
| Local currency | USD |
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| Average weekend price | $242 per night |
| Average weekday price | $239 per night |
| Average stay | 3 nights |
Points of interest in New York
Stay near the top sightseeing spots in New York
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Times Square
0.7 miles from downtown
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Empire State Building
1.4 miles from downtown
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Madison Square Garden
1.4 miles from downtown
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Metropolitan Museum of Art
1.2 miles from downtown
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Brooklyn Bridge
4.4 miles from downtown
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Rockefeller Center
0.7 miles from downtown
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Century21 Department Store
4.3 miles from downtown
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Yankee Stadium
5.2 miles from downtown
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Radio City Music Hall
0.6 miles from downtown
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Lincoln Center
0.3 miles from downtown
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New York reviews
What other travelers say about New York
would recommend that you stay within the area or people you...
November 28, 2021
would recommend that you stay within the area or people you are planning to spend time with. There is much to see/do in each area of NYC that if you try to do too much it could be exhausting and might miss what's right there where you are. So many sites/eateries in every area of the town so focus on where/who you are visiting. We ventured out of ours for one afternoon to visit Ground Zero and thoroughly enjoyed that time, but again mostly stay within your zone for a more enjoyable visit.
Always excellent!
November 27, 2021
Always excellent! Came back for Thanksgiving. New York needs a good scrub down cleaning. Go eat at the Time Square Diner & Grill—the best place for all day breakfast. Bubba Shrimp Boat was awesome as well. Joe’s Pizza is over rated just get a slice from anywhere in the area. Prepare to do a lot of walking and purchase the subway metrocard for $23/$21 and purchase one for each family member, you come out better doing it that way instead of sharing. My son and I took advantage of go back and forth—we got in about 20k steps in each day we were there. It is so worth it though.
We visited to celebrate my daughter’s 16th bday.
November 22, 2021
We visited to celebrate my daughter’s 16th bday. Awesome to be able to shop and feel safe, had reservations for shows at night. Only downside was paying to get downtown, but so what….trade off was being able to walk around while at the hotel and enjoy everything!
The location from the hotel to the subway was accessible.
November 21, 2021
The location from the hotel to the subway was accessible. It was a short walk to the LIRR station/Penn Station. I though the restaurants around the hotel were nice. It was a great location for night life and for the short stay I had.
I can honestly say that taking public transportation can be...
November 20, 2021
I can honestly say that taking public transportation can be intimidating. Especially when you are from a city or state that that doesn't have subways trains buses..but where I was unsure of what train I was on I asked and apologized for being a pest and the first person said, if you are unsure just ask a new Yorkers we will help you. And I did and either I got super lucky or he was very correct! Do your homework before leaving and rely on the internet all businesses have websites and new york has very good information on the web on how to get around.
This was our first trip back to NYC in two years.
November 18, 2021
This was our first trip back to NYC in two years. It was so good to be back. We felt very comfortable with the measures in place to protect against Covid. Actual vaccine cards are required for most venues including restaurants. We loved the new outdoor seating options. Covid testing sites are practically on every corner and mask required indoors.
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