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 $202 per night
Next weekend
From $318 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 | $192 per night |
| Average weekday price | $205 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
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.
I have always looked forward to visiting New York City - I...
April 19, 2024
I have always looked forward to visiting New York City - I have been to New York many times over the years but not since Co-Vid. I am very sorry to say I was very disappointed at the changes in this vibrant city. The food in a lot of the diners and smaller restaurants that we ate in were not good. I had known in advance that NY had become very expensive but there was always quality in the food and superb service. Always a big NY greeting and some banter no matter whether you were in a restaurant, diner, store or taxi. Sadly this time this was not the case. I found the City had lost its personality and it was hard to get away from the smell of hash on the streets. The only place that redeemed our visit to NY was the Rangers game we attended in Madison Square Garden - efficient, professional and well run. I was delighted to see a little bit of the NY bravado and spirit that I remembered was still alive and kicking there. We visited all the usual sights and NY is still thrilling and always worth the visit - what I missed most was the quality of service. We stayed in Manhattan.
Visit New York, a vibrant city that never sleeps.
April 19, 2024
Visit New York, a vibrant city that never sleeps. There is something for everyone regardless of your interest. Take the Circle line around Manhattan or the free Staten Island ferry giving you a fantastic view of the famous skyline. Take the 10 min ferry to Governors Island for a picknick . Visit Hudson Yards and walk the HighLine Take the Wall Street tour and learn about New York history and where money is "made". Enjoy the nightlife, visit the Metropolitan Opera house or take in a Broadway show Unfortunately an expensive city but read up and learn how to get by on limited budgets . Use the subway and buses, safer now with NYPD at most station Your days, week will disappear quickly and you want to come back !
I loved the hustle of new York city.
April 19, 2024
I loved the hustle of new York city. You can find food from around the world. I highly recommend smash burger shacks. So good. Go see the play hells kitchen was fabulous. Take the night bus tour so worth it
It is the perfect city to visit should you want to “get out...
April 18, 2024
It is the perfect city to visit should you want to “get out of your head” and discover something different. Each sit block brings a variety of eateries; deli’s, restaurants and places of interest only a cab ride away. I took 2 art classes, participated in a “Painting in the Park” event, went to the Met and took an on-line writing class. I found a great coffe shop in the area that I went to every day that provided grounding for myself. This was a very happy trip!!😆😊
Always the same.
April 18, 2024
Always the same. Everyone trying to scam you (from the hotel trying to charge resort fees up to the guy selling pretzels at the street), several homeless asking for money and trying to intimidate you, the city stinks with marijuana smell and all drugstores, now, have most of the items locked in (due to thieves) making shopping an unpleasant experience. Food is bad, in general and avoid touristic places at all costs. My son wanted to go to tavern on the green. It was a good experience and the staff was welcoming, but the food was not only overpriced but simply said: not good enough. Just go somewhere else: North Carolina for instance. Ashville is amazing.
Popular places to stay in New York
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