Where to stay in NYC: Best Areas and Hotels

Are you visiting NYC soon and you don’t know where to stay yet? Either it’s your first trip to New Your City or not, we’ve got you covered.

On this article you will find everything you need to know to book the perfect stay in New York City.

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Things to consider before booking your stay in New York City

• If it’s your first time in NYC or if you’re visiting just for a few days, you should stay in Midtown Manhattan.
• The average price starts from 200-300 dollars per night for a decent room in a mid-range hotel in a good location. It’s nearly impossible to find a room in a good location for less than $150.
• Try to book your stay as early as possible, since room rates get more and more expensive.
• Staying in Brooklyn, Williamsburg, Long Island & Queens might be cheaper, but you will spend more time and money on transportation.

Where to stay in Midtown Manhattan

Midtown Manhattan is the best area to stay in Manhattan for sightseeing.

Midtown Manhattan is the city’s central area. It’s where most of the touristy attractions are, including the Empire State Building, Times Square, the 5th Avenue and lots of locations you’ll want to check out. Other places like Central Park or Hudson Yards are walking distance and there’s easy transportation to get to anywhere in Manhattan.

Best places to stay in Midtown Manhattan

• Luxury:  The Whitby | Hard Rock Hotel New York
• Good value for money: Hotel Boutique at Grand Central 
• Affordable:  POD 39 

Where to stay in Times Square

Times Square is the best place to stay in New York City for first timers. Even though it’s part of Midtown Manhattan, it deserves a section of its own.

You may have heard that NYC is known as “the city that never sleeps”, and that’s especially true in Times Square. There’s something going on here at any time of the day… and it’s always busy!

Best places to stay in Times Square

• Luxury:  W Times Square  | The Times Square Edition
• Good value for money: Margaritaville Resort Times Square | LUMA Times Square
• Affordable: POD Times Square

Where to stay in Central Park: Upper East Side & Upper West Side

As a general rule of thumb, the closer you get to Central Park, the more expensive it gets. The billionaire’s row is located right by Central Park!

If you’re ready to splurge, do not hesitate and reward yourself staying at some of the most wonderful hotels in the world.

Best places to stay at next to Central Park

• Luxury: The Plaza | Mandarin Oriental New York | The Ritz-Carlton

Where to stay in SoHo

SoHo, with almost 200 cast-iron buildings and lovely cobblestone streets, is the coolest place in Manhattan. It stands for South of Houston street and you cannot miss it during your stay in New York.

Best places to stay in SoHo

• Luxury: ModernHaus SoHo | The Dominick Hotel 

Where to stay in Greenwich Village

Greenwich Village is one of the nicest neighborhoods in Manhattan. It’s the cultural capital of the city and it’s also home to the location where the LGTBIQ+ movement started. Plus, you will recognize some iconic buildings from the TV series Friends and Sex & the city!

Best places to stay in Greenwich Village

• Luxury: The Greenwich Hotel | The Mercer
• Good value for money: The Marlton Hotel | Walker Hotel Greenwich Village
• Affordable: Washington Square Hotel | The Jane Hotel

Where to stay in Downtown Manhattan

If you’re coming to New York City on a business trip, you might want to stay at the Financial District in Downtown Manhattan. It’s where Wall Street and the New York Stock Exchange are located.

Best places to stay in Downtown Manhattan

• Luxury: Four Seasons Downtown | Conrad New York Downtown
• Good value for money: The Wall Street Inn | World Center Hotel

Where to stay in Brooklyn

Right across the East River we get to Brooklyn. In particular, DUMBO is a great area for travelers and there are many hotels with an amazing skyline view.

Best places to stay in Brooklyn

• Luxury: 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
• Good value for money: NU Hotel

Where to stay in Williamsburg

Known as the hipster neighborhood, Williamsburg is such a great option for travelers interested in art, music and nightlife.

If you choose to stay here, make sure your hotel is close to a subway station or a NYC ferry terminal. Manhattan is easily accesible from Williamsburg on the East River route.

While you’re here, make sure to explore the urban art, explore boutique shops and visit as many rooftop bars as possible – some of them have the best skyline views!

Best places to stay in Williamsburg

• Luxury: The Williamsburg Hotel | The Williamvale
• Good value for money: Henry Norman
• Cheap & decent: POD Brooklyn

Where to stay in Long Island, Queens

Long Island is located in Queens, not too far from Manhattan. If you’re traveling on a budget, this is a great option to find affordable room rates.

This area is really well connected with Midtown either on the subway or taking the ferry from Hunters Point South Park. Getting to Times Square will take you less than 20 minutes on the subway!

Best places to stay in Long Island, Queens

• Good value for money: Hyatt Place Long Island City | Home2 Suites Long Island City
• Cheap & decent: LIC Plaza Hotel