Best places to stay in New York City
A fusion of ethnicities and cultures, New York City (NYC) is the hub of trend-setting food, fashion, art, theatre and business. The city is made up of 5 boroughs: Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island, plus several smaller neighbourhoods that have their own unique character.
Upper West Side
Surrounded by Central Park and Riverside Park, the Upper Westside neighbourhood has plenty of family-friendly accommodation and activities. Enjoy a roof-top pool and elegant accommodation at the Empire Hotel on 63rd Street or an art deco and industrial chic décor at the NYLO New York City hotel. Minutes away from the American Museum of Natural History, you also have The Lucerne Hotel on 79th Street.
Tribeca
With cobbled stone streets, high-end shopping and eateries, and refurbished industrial lofts which are now home to the rich and famous, you are sure to spot a celebrity or two in this neighbourhood. Consider the luxurious Conrad New York hotel in Battery Park City or the mid-range accommodation at Hilton Garden Inn New York/ Tribeca. For a glamorous retro ambience, stay at the Roxy Hotel in the heart of Tribeca.
Times Square and Midtown
The 24-hour neon glitz and glamour of Times Square is best experienced when you stay right in the middle of this vibrant and buzzing neighbourhood. For family-friendly accommodation, stay at the Doubletree Suites by Hilton Hotel New York City – Times Square or the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan hotel. While Times Square extends from 42nd Street to 47th Street, Midtown is made up of the overall area from 31st Street to 59th Street. You will find that the East Side of Midtown is slightly quieter, but both Midtown West and Midtown East make for ideal locations to stay in NYC. You will be within walking distance of several major sites and attractions, as well as shopping and dining. Consider staying at the Distrikt Hotel New York City on 40th Street or the Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel on 35th Street very close to Penn station. For a luxurious stay in Midtown East, the Lotte New York Palace Hotel on Madison Avenue is an interesting option. Hotel Waldorf Astoria New York on Park Avenue near Rockefeller Centre is another luxury accommodation and the iconic building has featured in several Hollywood movies.
Meatpacking District
Just north of the West Village, the Meatpacking District is a glamourous neighbourhood where you can enjoy sitting at quaint little coffee shops in the day and witness the area’s transformation into a club haven every night. Stay at The Standard High Line New York, a stylish boutique hotel in the heart of the Meatpacking District. Or for a luxury accommodation touting 360-degree panoramic views of NYC, book the Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC hotel.
SoHo
Aptly named for its location South of Houston Street, SoHo offers some of the best shopping experiences from clothes to home décor and from bargain stores to top brand labels. Enjoy a boutique hotel stay at the Crossby Street Hotel or stay in luxurious loft style rooms at The Mercer hotel, close to Little Italy and Washington Square Park.
Cheap hotels in New York City
Many of the international chain hotels such as Comfort Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Best Western, and others offer low cost accommodation at their properties located closer to the New York airports. You could also look for budget accommodation at Comfort Inn Times Square West in the heart of Times Square or The Broadway Hotel & Hostel in the Upper West Side area. In the Greenwich Village, near SoHo, you have The Jane Hotel or in Midtown on 25th Street, there is the popular Carlton Arms Hotel. The small but practical rooms at the Pod Hotel is another budget accommodation option on 51st Street.
