New York City is the largest city in the United States, a dense metropolis of five boroughs at the mouth of the Hudson River. It is home to the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Broadway, world-class museums, the Brooklyn Bridge, and one of the most diverse food scenes on earth. The city runs day and night on an extensive subway system.
Accommodation overview
New York City lodging spans hostels and pod hotels from about $50 a night to five-star Fifth Avenue and Central Park properties above $500. Midtown puts visitors near Times Square, Broadway, Grand Central and Penn Station; Lower Manhattan and the Financial District offer quieter streets and harbor access; Brooklyn neighborhoods such as Williamsburg and Downtown Brooklyn, and Long Island City in Queens, usually cost less and are one to three subway stops from Midtown. Room rates carry roughly 14.75% tax plus a $3.50 nightly unit fee, and many hotels add a daily destination fee. Autumn and the December holidays are the most expensive periods; January to March is the cheapest.
- Budget
- $50-200/night (hostel dorm to pod-style and budget hotel rooms)
- Mid-range
- $180-450/night (3-4 star Manhattan and Brooklyn hotels)
- Luxury
- $500-2,500+/night (5-star Fifth Avenue, Central Park and downtown hotels)
- Where to stay
- Midtown for first-time visitors and transport; Lower Manhattan or Brooklyn for value and views; Long Island City for cheaper rooms one subway stop from Midtown. Rates peak September-December and dip January-March.
Hotels by budget
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Budget-friendly
Freehand New York
A design-led hotel housed in the historic George Washington Hotel near Gramercy Park, with shared rooms and private rooms. It has a rooftop bar and a cocktail lounge.
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A compact budget hotel with small pod rooms, some with shared bathrooms, in Midtown East. It has a rooftop terrace and is a few blocks from Grand Central and the United Nations.
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A budget hotel with small smart rooms on West 42nd Street near Port Authority and the Theater District. It offers bunk and queen rooms.
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Located in the heart of Williamsburg near Bedford Avenue and the L train. It offers compact rooms and a lively bar and restaurant.
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The largest hostel in the city is housed in a landmark building near Columbia University and the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. It offers dorm beds and private rooms.
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A West Village landmark hotel that once housed Titanic survivors. It offers small ship-style cabins with shared bathrooms.
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The Standard, High Line
Straddling the High Line at West 13th Street, the Standard has floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Hudson. It has restaurants, a rooftop bar and a lively nightlife scene.
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The 1884 Chelsea Hotel is a New York landmark long linked to artists and musicians. It reopened after renovation with updated rooms and a restaurant.
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A 1904 hotel near Broadway and West 29th Street, known for design-led rooms and a busy lobby with cafe. Rooms range from bunk rooms to suites.
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A compact design hotel one block from Broadway with tech-driven rooms and a rooftop bar. Check-in is at self-service kiosks.
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On the Bowery near the New Museum and Nolita, this compact hotel offers a stylish lobby and rooftop bar. Room lighting is controlled by a tablet.
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A Marriott lifestyle hotel near Penn Station and Times Square with a large rooftop bar. Rooms are compact and modern.
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A tech-oriented hotel near Hudson Yards with compact cabin-style rooms. It has a large terrace and bar.
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An Art Deco landmark across from Penn Station and Madison Square Garden. Rooms are functional and suit travelers who want convenient rail access.
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One of the largest hotels in the city, on Avenue of the Americas near Radio City. It is popular with conventions and families.
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A large Times Square hotel with an atrium lobby and a revolving rooftop restaurant. A Broadway theater is inside the building.
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A large Midtown hotel two blocks from Times Square and near Central Park. It is close to Broadway theaters.
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A 1927 hotel built by William Randolph Hearst, near MoMA and Radio City. Rooms are spacious for the area.
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A hotel across from Carnegie Hall, near Central Park and Broadway theaters. It offers standard rooms at moderate rates.
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The former NoMad Hotel building on Broadway and West 28th Street, reopened under the Ned brand. It has a members club and a rooftop bar.
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A small boutique hotel near Washington Square Park with Paris-inspired rooms. It is walkable to Greenwich Village bars and restaurants.
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A family-owned Greenwich Village hotel on Washington Square Park. Rooms are small but the location is convenient for NYU and the Village.
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A Murray Hill hotel a short walk from the Empire State Building and Grand Central. Rooms are modern.
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An Upper West Side hotel with suites with kitchenettes, close to the 79th Street subway and Riverside Park. Good for families.
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A boutique Upper West Side hotel near the Museum of Natural History and Central Park, with public art on the premises.
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A hotel opposite Lincoln Center with a rooftop bar. Rooms are modern and it is close to Columbus Circle.
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A Harlem hotel near the north end of Central Park and the 125th Street subway. It serves as a value base for uptown culture.
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A Williamsburg boutique hotel in a converted 1901 factory with skyline views across the East River. It houses Reynard restaurant and a rooftop bar.
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A 22-story tower in Williamsburg with a rooftop bar and roof pool. Rooms feature balconies and Manhattan views.
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An Ace property in Downtown Brooklyn near the Barclays Center and Fulton Street.
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A Long Island City hotel with skyline views and a rooftop bar, a few subway stops from Midtown.
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A hotel built into the landmark 1962 TWA Flight Center at JFK Terminal 5, with a rooftop pool overlooking runways. Best for early or late flights.
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A Lower East Side boutique hotel with restaurants on the ground floor. It is near the Tenement Museum.
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A Hyatt hotel on Wall Street with large rooms and a rooftop bar. It is near the New York Stock Exchange and South Street Seaport.
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A waterfront hotel in Battery Park City with harbour views and access to the Hudson River esplanade.
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The Plaza
The 1907 French Renaissance landmark stands at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Central Park South. Rooms and suites are decorated in a classic style, and the Palm Court serves afternoon tea beneath a stained-glass ceiling.
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A 1904 Beaux-Arts hotel on East 55th Street, known for its butler service. The King Cole Bar, home of the Red Snapper cocktail, sits off the lobby.
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A 1930 landmark hotel on the corner of Fifth Avenue and East 61st Street opposite Central Park. It offers classically styled rooms and views over the park and skyline.
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Next to Carnegie Hall, Park Hyatt New York has large rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows. Its spa includes an indoor pool.
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Occupying upper floors of the Time Warner Center, the Mandarin Oriental overlooks Central Park and Columbus Circle. It has a large spa with indoor pool.
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A 1930s hotel with sweeping Central Park views and a Bentley car service. It has a La Prairie spa on-site.
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A quiet 1926 hotel just off Madison Avenue with suites featuring working fireplaces. Its Post House steakhouse is on the premises.
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The 1930 Art Deco Carlyle is home to Bemelmans Bar with its Ludwig Bemelmans murals and Cafe Carlyle cabaret. It sits on Madison Avenue near the Met and Frick museums.
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A Beaux-Arts hotel on Fifth Avenue at 55th Street with a rooftop bar, indoor pool and spa. Rooms have large marble bathrooms.
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Inside the Crown Building on Fifth Avenue, Aman New York has large minimalist rooms with Japanese-inspired design. Its multi-level spa includes a large pool.
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A luxury tower hotel opposite the Empire State Building with large rooms and a chef-driven restaurant. Its spa has an indoor pool.
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The I.M. Pei-designed tower is one of the tallest hotels in the city. Rooms are large and views reach across the city and Central Park.
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A Lower Manhattan hotel close to the World Trade Center and Oculus with a spa and indoor pool.
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The Art Deco 1931 landmark on Park Avenue reopened after a multi-year restoration. Its Peacock Alley restaurant is on the ground floor.
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Behind the historic Villard Houses on Madison Avenue, opposite St. Patrick's Cathedral. It offers spacious rooms in a tall tower.
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A 1926 hotel near Grand Central Terminal with large rooms and a club lounge. It suits business and leisure guests.
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A Victorian building near City Hall with a nine-story glass-topped atrium. Restaurants by Daniel Boulud and Tom Colicchio are inside.
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A 1906 Beaux-Arts hotel with a rooftop bar overlooking Times Square. Rooms are classic in style and there is a spa and fitness center.
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A design-forward hotel on a cobblestone SoHo street with a garden and screening room. Rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows.
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A SoHo loft-style hotel in a historic building at Mercer and Prince Streets. Rooms feature high ceilings and large windows.
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An industrial-chic hotel on West Broadway with a popular lobby bar. Rooms have large windows and the hotel is pet friendly.
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A design hotel on the Bowery with the Italian restaurant Gemma and a courtyard garden. Rooms have large windows.
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Inside the historic Jarmulowsky Bank building with vaulted ceilings and marble. It opened as a hotel in 2022.
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A Gilded Age mansion joined to a modern tower with interiors by Martin Brudnizki. It opened in NoMad in 2023.
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A boutique hotel at Gramercy Park with an eclectic art collection and a rooftop bar. Guests can access the private park.
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A sustainable luxury hotel on the waterfront at Brooklyn Bridge Park with views of the Manhattan skyline. It has a rooftop pool and bar.
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Choose your base based on your interests and travel style.
City Center
The heart of New York City with easy access to main attractions, restaurants, and transportation.
Best for: First-time visitors, short stays
Old Town
Traditional architecture and local character. Walking distance to historical sites and authentic dining.
Best for: Culture enthusiasts, photographers
Our top picks
Handpicked recommendations for every type of traveler.
The Plaza
The 1907 French Renaissance landmark stands at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Central Park South. Rooms and suites are decorated in a classic style, and the Palm Court serves afternoon tea beneath a stained-glass ceiling.
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A 1904 Beaux-Arts hotel on East 55th Street, known for its butler service. The King Cole Bar, home of the Red Snapper cocktail, sits off the lobby.
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A 1930 landmark hotel on the corner of Fifth Avenue and East 61st Street opposite Central Park. It offers classically styled rooms and views over the park and skyline.
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Next to Carnegie Hall, Park Hyatt New York has large rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows. Its spa includes an indoor pool.
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Occupying upper floors of the Time Warner Center, the Mandarin Oriental overlooks Central Park and Columbus Circle. It has a large spa with indoor pool.
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A 1930s hotel with sweeping Central Park views and a Bentley car service. It has a La Prairie spa on-site.
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Get the best deals and avoid common mistakes.
New York City hotel taxes add about 14.75% plus a $3.50 per night flat unit fee to the room rate; many hotels also charge a daily resort or destination fee that is not always shown in the headline price.
Rates are highest from September to early November and from Thanksgiving through New Year's Eve; January-March is usually the cheapest period.
Book 2-3 months ahead for autumn and December; major events such as the UN General Assembly, the US Open and the NYC Marathon push prices sharply higher.
Long Island City, Downtown Brooklyn and Williamsburg often cost less than Midtown and are a short subway ride from Manhattan.
Compare direct rates with online travel agencies; membership rates and free cancellation can be worth more than a small discount.
JFK and LaGuardia hotels in Queens are useful for early flights; Newark options are in New Jersey.
Prices are indicative 2026 ranges and change daily; confirm on the hotel's website or by phone before booking.
Alternative accommodations
Beyond traditional hotels, consider these options.
Guesthouses
Family-run guesthouses offer authentic local experiences and often include home-cooked meals. Great for cultural immersion.
Serviced apartments
Ideal for longer stays or families. Kitchen facilities help save money and provide flexibility.
Hostels
Budget-friendly option for solo travelers. Dorms and private rooms available with social common areas.