Where to stay in New York

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Hotels around Midtown

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The 5 best areas to stay in New York

1. 1. Midtown

   Mid-range prices

   The classic base, steps from everything

   Busy, bright and built for visitors, with Times Square, Rockefeller Center, Fifth Avenue and Broadway theatres all within a short walk. Streets are loud and crowded day and night, but nearly every subway line passes through, plus Penn Station and Grand Central for trains.

   Best for: First-timers who want to walk to the big sights · Near: Times Square, Rockefeller Center, Grand Central Terminal

   Pros

   • + Unbeatable transport links
   • + Walk to theatres, Central Park and major landmarks
   • + Huge choice of hotels at every price

   Cons

   • − Noisy, crowded and touristy around Times Square
   • − Fewer good local restaurants than downtown

   Where to stay in Midtown

   BudgetPod Times SquareCompact, clean rooms and a rooftop bar at a rare Midtown price.Check prices →Mid-rangecitizenM New York Times SquareSmart, efficient rooms and a great rooftop, right by Broadway.Check prices →LuxuryThe Peninsula New YorkPolished Fifth Avenue grande dame with a superb spa and rooftop bar.Check prices →
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2. 2. SoHo

   Upscale

   Cobblestones, boutiques and downtown glamour

   Elegant cast-iron buildings, flagship stores and galleries, with Greenwich Village, Nolita and Chinatown all a short walk away. Weekends bring shopping crowds, but evenings are calmer than Midtown, and several subway lines reach Midtown in 15 minutes.

   Best for: Couples and repeat visitors who want style and great food · Near: Prince Street, Washington Square Park, Spring Street station

   Pros

   • + Beautiful, walkable streets
   • + Excellent restaurants and shopping
   • + Easy walk to the West Village and Little Italy

   Cons

   • − Hotels are pricey for the room size
   • − Sidewalks packed on weekend afternoons

   Where to stay in SoHo

   BudgetArlo SoHoTiny but clever rooms and a lively courtyard at fair downtown prices.Check prices →Mid-rangeSoho Grand HotelIconic loft-style hotel with a buzzing lobby bar and friendly service.Check prices →LuxuryThe MercerDiscreet, loft-like rooms with huge bathrooms in the heart of SoHo.Check prices →
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3. 3. Lower East Side

   Mid-range prices

   Gritty-cool streets that come alive after dark

   Old tenement blocks now full of cocktail bars, music venues, galleries and famous delis like Katz's. It is loud on weekend nights, especially around Ludlow and Orchard Streets, and the F and J/M/Z trains connect to Midtown and Brooklyn.

   Best for: Night owls and food lovers · Near: Katz's Delicatessen, Tenement Museum, Delancey St-Essex St station

   Pros

   • + Best bar and late-night food scene in Manhattan
   • + Better value than SoHo
   • + Close to East Village and Williamsburg

   Cons

   • − Late-night noise on weekends
   • − Farther from Midtown sights

   Where to stay in Lower East Side

   BudgetMoxy NYC Lower East SideFun, compact rooms and lively bars, ideal for a social stay.Check prices →Mid-rangeHotel Indigo Lower East Side New YorkBright rooms with big skyline views and a popular rooftop.Check prices →LuxuryThe Ludlow HotelCharacterful boutique hotel with industrial-chic rooms and a great restaurant.Check prices →
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4. 4. Upper West Side

   Mid-range prices

   Leafy, residential and wonderfully calm

   Brownstones, family bakeries and wide avenues sandwiched between Central Park and Riverside Park. It is quiet at night and feels like real New York living, with the 1, 2, 3, B and C trains reaching Midtown in about 15 minutes.

   Best for: Families and travellers who want quiet nights · Near: American Museum of Natural History, Central Park, Lincoln Center

   Pros

   • + Two big parks and the Natural History Museum on the doorstep
   • + Quieter streets and slightly larger rooms
   • + Relaxed neighbourhood dining

   Cons

   • − Limited nightlife
   • − Longer ride to downtown and Brooklyn

   Where to stay in Upper West Side

   BudgetHI New York City HostelHuge, well-run hostel with private rooms and a garden near the park.Check prices →Mid-rangeHotel BelleclaireHistoric building with family-friendly rooms near Riverside Park.Check prices →LuxuryMandarin Oriental, New YorkSweeping Central Park views and a top spa above Columbus Circle.Check prices →
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5. 5. Williamsburg

   Mid-range prices

   Brooklyn's creative heart with skyline views

   Converted warehouses, independent shops, breweries and rooftop bars along the East River, with Manhattan skyline views from the waterfront. It is lively but more relaxed than Manhattan, and the L train reaches Union Square in about 10 minutes, plus the East River Ferry.

   Best for: Repeat visitors and design lovers wanting a local feel · Near: Domino Park, Bedford Avenue station, Williamsburg Bridge

   Pros

   • + Great rooftop bars and food scene
   • + More space and value than Manhattan
   • + Stunning skyline views

   Cons

   • − Commute to Midtown sights
   • − L train delays and weekend service changes

   Where to stay in Williamsburg

   BudgetPod BrooklynSmart micro-rooms and a rooftop, steps from McCarren Park.Check prices →Mid-rangeThe Hoxton, WilliamsburgStylish rooms, rooftop bar and a lively lobby scene.Check prices →LuxuryThe William ValePrivate balconies with Manhattan views and a spectacular rooftop pool.Check prices →
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