Top things to do in New York
Attractions, tours, and activities in New York
Recommended museums in New York
Where to find art and culture in New York
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
3.8 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 $58 a night
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Midtown
1 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
1.3 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 $40 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 $187 per night
This weekend
From $540 per night
Next weekend
From $597 per night
| Most popular time to visit | October-December |
| Cheapest time to visit | January-March |
| Local currency | USD |
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| Average weekend price | $204 per night |
| Average weekday price | $217 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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Statue of Liberty
6.3 miles from downtown
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Solomon R Guggenheim Museum
1.6 miles from downtown
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Yankee Stadium
5.2 miles from downtown
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Herald Square
1.2 miles from downtown
New York reviews
What other travelers say about New York
Plenty of things to do.
April 24, 2024
Plenty of things to do. Be prepared to have good walking shoes ! Take an itinerary before you go as there is so much to see & do. Cannabis now legalised which we didn’t like as it smelt so strong when walking about. We found some people were quite rude especially venues like cafes, coffee shops & the airport. Hotel staff all pleasant though.
New York is awesome but the hotel I do not like no it no...
April 24, 2024
New York is awesome but the hotel I do not like no it no air condition I went to the doctor today Cody me a fortune because I had allergy and sinus no problem no air conditioner they should return money back my favorite restaurant Stardust My favor n play notebooks avoid Saturday and Sunday is too crowded more expensive
It is busting, live and a somewhat untidy city.
April 23, 2024
It is busting, live and a somewhat untidy city. It is a must if you have never been there, not so much for the sightseeing but for the life of the city itself. The Museums all very good and worth visiting, shopping, the park, broadway and many more
I always enjoy New York.
April 22, 2024
I always enjoy New York. I don't come as often as I did when I was growing up, but its always a pleasure. Nothing like grabbing a New York slice! It's easy to get around, if it were warm enough I would've walked everywhere, but I just did ride shares.
We were pleased with all at the hotel.
April 22, 2024
We were pleased with all at the hotel. All of the scaffolding makes a trip now very disappointing from the stand point of aesthetics in the city. It had been a number of years since I had been there and that was not the issue it now is.
We felt safe walking about the City and there was a nice...
April 20, 2024
We felt safe walking about the City and there was a nice atmosphere. Food and drinks can be quite expensive but we were always able to get reasonably priced food. We loved the open spaces like the Hi Line park and little Island park and loved walking the Brooklyn bridge from the Brooklyn side. Brooklyn had a great vibe and was clean and modern and we got a great view of the Manhatton skyline when we walked over the bridge. Roosevelt Iskand is also worth exploring with the Lighthouse and sculptors of Nellie Bly. New York is easy to navigate on foot and also easy to use the subway. Public transport is not expensive and the public transport from the airports is great and easy to navigate.
Popular places to stay in New York
Stay in some of the best accommodations New York has to offer
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