Most of the attractions in New York are concentrated on Manhattan Island, so I usually recommend friends to live directly on Manhattan, but Manhattan’s accommodation "peak season" double room, at this time, if you have budget considerations, you can refer to some youth hostels (Hostels), although Need to share the bathroom, the advantage is that the shared kitchen, you can cook your own food.
How to choose a place to stay in New York, 3 easy steps:
New York Winter
Step one, season
Monthly temperature (degrees) / Recommended wearing
Spring 3-61-25 Here in spring, the flowers in the park are very beautiful. It is recommended to bring a thin jacket.
Summer 6-916-40 In summer in New York, it can exceed 37 degrees when nothing happens. You can sweat when you stand on the road.
Autumn 9-125-25 The temperature is low at night, it is recommended to bring a thin coat.
Winter 12-3-10-5 will snow, if you can wear down jacket or onion style.
Recommended New York Accommodation Seasonal List
Step two, attractions, public security, transportation
Attractions
* Empire State Building
* American Museum of Natural History
* Metropolitan Museum of Art
* Rockefeller Center Observation Deck or Guggenheim Museum
* Take the ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
* 9/11 Memorial Museum or Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum
About 90% of New York's attractions are concentrated on Manhattan Island.
Public security: Manhattan is generally very safe, mostly office workers, tourists, and students.
Further reading: [New York Renting a House] Where is New York the safest? Rent budget? 4 areas where international students in New York live
Transportation: New York mainly relies on the subway. When you travel outside, you also rely on the subway.
Step Three, New York Accommodation Recommendation Evaluation
Three criteria for selection,
Evaluation score: 8.0 or above, and plan ahead.
Browse hotel reviews: Confirm that there are no negative reviews.
Location: I usually choose a place close to the scenic spot to save traffic time.
Below I have compiled 6 petty-bourgeois accommodations (under $USD 110 ), 3 medium-priced ( $ USD 110-220 ), and 1 medium- and high-priced ($USD 220 up ).
Accommodation name score Low season price Petty bourgeoisie HI New York Hostel NYC (affordable recommendation) 8.4USD 35
Petty Central Park West Hostel6.4USD 45
Petty Bourgeois Radio City Apartments 8.6USD 82
Petty Bourgeois CITY ROOMS NYC-Times Square (New York City Rooms-Times Square) 8.9USD 83
Petty Pod Times Square (Pod Times Hotel) 8.5USD 84
Petty Bourgeois Nolitan Hotel SoHo-New York (Nolitan Hotel SoHo-New York) 8.5USD104
Mid-priced Pod 518.0USD119
Mid-priced Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street 8.6USD127
Mid-Range Sheraton Tribeca New York Hotel8.3USD125
Mid-to-high price Distrikt Hotel New York City8.0USD239
Top 10 New York Accommodation Recommendation List
6 affordable, petty bourgeois preferred
The petty-bourgeois accommodation in New York is mainly based on Hostel, the price is moderate, you can also use the kitchen, purchase supermarket ingredients, and return to the accommodation to cook and meet other friends.
The first choice area for petty bourgeoisie, 2 youth hostels are located in the Upper West District, next to Central Park, relatively quiet and close to the subway station.
The other three are in the Midtown area in Manhattan, which is the core of Manhattan, and you can walk to the scenic spots. The last one is in Xiacheng, a few subway stations away from Zhongcheng, and closer to the financial district.
[ Upper West Side ] HI New York Hostel NYC
HI New York Hostel
Next to 103rd Street Subway Station | Free Wifi |
Reference price: single bed, off-season price USD 50
Introduction: The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Riverside Park, a 10-minute walk from the 103rd Street subway station, and a 10-minute drive from Times Square.
Features: The hotel offers many activities, including visits to numerous bars, nightclubs, indoor comedies and many shows. It is adjacent to the prestigious Columbia University, and many new buildings have been added in the surrounding area in recent years, so it is a residential area and relatively quiet. Suitable for running and enjoying the atmosphere of Chill.
Nearby attractions: Metropolitan Museum, Central Park, Broadway, Columbia University
[ Upper West District ] Central Park West Hostel
Central Park West Hostel
86 Street Station next to the subway station | Free Wifi
Introduction: A 15-minute walk to the American Museum of Natural History, a 10-minute subway ride to Times Square, one block from the 86th Street subway station, and two blocks from Central Park. This area is also a place I often pass by for running. This area is relatively quiet, with the Natural History Museum and the Metropolitan Museum nearby.
Features: Shared kitchen, coffee shop area and spacious lounge with flat-screen TV. Dormitory rooms provide lockers; the hostel also provides luggage storage.
Nearby attractions: American Museum of Natural History, Central Park
[ Midtown ] Radio City Apartments
Radio City Apartments
Next to 49th Street Subway Station | Free Wifi
Introduction: It is 483 meters from Rockefeller Center and 1 block from The 49th Street underground station.
Features: Located in the center of Manhattan, you can walk to many attractions, and there are many delicious foods nearby. Only a four-minute walk to Times Square! There is a kitchen for cooking, microwave, oven, and refrigerator. It is located in a busy area and is safe. This is an apartment converted into a hotel, so some rooms have a small kitchen. Very family feeling XD
Nearby attractions: Times Square, Top of the Rock Observation Deck, Empire State Building
[ Midtown ] CITY ROOMS NYC-Times Square ( New York City Rooms-Times Square )
CITY ROOMS NYC-Times Square
Next to 50th Street Subway Station | Free Wifi
Introduction: 450 meters from 42 Street-Port Authority subway station.
Times Square is 400 metres away, while Broadway Theatre is 500 metres away.
The nearest airport is LaGuardia Airport, 15.2 km from the property.
Features: The waiters here are very enthusiastic, and the life function is very good. The counter staff are very proactive to help. Although the rooms are relatively small and the windows are a little less soundproof in a busy area, I really like their room design style, which is very suitable for friends traveling in New York and can walk through all the attractions.
Nearby attractions: Rockefeller Center, Times Square, Empire State Building, Central Station, Museum of Modern Art, Metropolitan Museum
[ Midtown ] Pod Times Square ( Pod Times Hotel )
Pod Times Square
Next to 42nd Street Subway Station | Free Wifi
Introduction: The hotel is 600 meters from Times Square and 800 meters from the Javits Convention Center. The nearest airport is LaGuardia Airport, 10 km from the property.
Features: It is near Broadway and Madame Tussauds, and it is only a two-minute walk to the transfer station. Almost all subway lines and buses can be used. It is very convenient to play in the city, and it is also very fast to go to neighboring cities (Boston, DC, Philadelphia). I really like his restaurant and open-air balcony, where I can see the night view of New York ( like watching a movie? ) Nearby attractions: Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Museum of Modern Art, Central Park, Metropolitan Museum of Art
[ Downtown ] Nolitan Hotel SoHo-New York
Nolitan Hotel SoHo
Next to Bowery Metro Station | Free Wifi
Introduction: Times Square, Rockefeller Center and Madison Square Garden are all within 5.6 kilometers. The hotel is adjacent to SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown
Features: I really like that it has Rooftop, each room is equipped with an iPod dock, can directly play music, and provides free bicycle rental services. Located in Xiacheng District, there are many delicacies nearby (East Village). I also often go to East Village to eat delicacies. It is near Soho and also near my alma mater NYU.
Nearby attractions: Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Madison Square Stadium, Times Square
3 medium-priced accommodations
Mid-priced accommodations are concentrated in the Midtown (Times Square, Empire State Building, Central Railway Station, Central Library) area, in a downtown area, and close to attractions.
Xiacheng District, to the north is Midtown, to the south is the famous Wall Street Financial District and Chinatown. There are also many famous foods in Xiacheng in the East Village.
[ Zhongcheng District ] Pod 51
Pod 51
Lexington Av-53 St next to the subway station | Free Wifi
Introduction: It is 1.7 kilometers from Times Square and 644 meters from St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
Features: I like his Rooftop very much. The garden view on the top floor is also very good, and the room is relatively small. To the south, the Chelsea Market, Brooklyn Bridge or the 911 Museum, etc., can also be reached quickly by subway. And the famous Ess-a-bagel is just around the corner of the alley. The waiters are also very patient. Although the soundproofing of the windows is a bit poor, they are generally pretty good.
Nearby attractions: Grand Central Railway Station, Times Square, Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Central Park, Metropolitan Museum
[ Midtown ] Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street
Hilton Garden Inn
34th Street – Herald Square Next to the subway station | Free Wifi
Introduction: Only one block from the Empire State Building, less than 800 meters from Times Square and Madison Square Garden, and super close to Messi. It is also very close to our company :D
Features: In addition to the beautiful night view, there are microwave ovens and capsule coffee machines in the room, and the hotel also has its own restaurant and bar. It is only a few steps away from Korea Town (the center of the universe XD), where you can enjoy Korean food (my favorite food) and buy snacks from Korean supermarkets.
Nearby attractions: Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Madison Square Stadium, Times Square
[ Downtown ] Sheraton Tribeca New York Hotel
Sheraton Tribeca New York Hotel
Next to Canal Street Subway Station | Free Wifi
Introduction: Less than 1 block from Canal Street Subway Station, half a mile (0.8 km) from Holland Tunnel, and one mile (1.6 km) from Greenwich Village
Features: I really like that he has a Rooftop, you can see the beauty of Midtown and the Hudson River, offers Italian cuisine, and owns a bar. There is also Starbucks inside. The best part is that there are service staff who can speak Chinese, which is really too international. It is close to Chinatown and the financial district.
Nearby attractions: Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Madison Square Stadium, Times Square
1 luxury accommodation
This one is near our company. The nearby functions are very perfect. Whether it is taking a train or a bus to the neighboring cities (Boston, Philadelphia, DC), the nearby Koreatown (known as the center of the universe) is really a paradise for food.
There is also Macy's department store nearby, and the attractions (Empire State Building, Central Library, Times Square) are also very close, so I highly recommend staying in this area.
[ Mindtown ]Distrikt Hotel New York City, Hilton
Distrikt Hotel New York City
42nd Street – Next to Port Authority Bus Terminal Metro Station | Free Wifi
Introduction: 800 meters from Restaurant Row and Times Square, 1.1 kilometers from Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
Features: I really like that it has Rooftop, each room is equipped with an iPod docking station, the room design is simple, the lobby is also very concise, and the transportation is very convenient! This bar is really beautiful!
Nearby attractions: Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Madison Square Stadium, Times Square
Quickly compare prices in 3 popular areas for accommodation in New York
Property name score low season price
Petty Bourgeoisie HI New York Hostel NYC 8.4USD 35
Petty Central Park West Hostel6.4USD 45
Petty Bourgeois Radio City Apartments 8.6USD 82
Petty Bourgeoisie CITY ROOMS NYC-Times Square 8.9USD 83
Petty Pod Times Square 8.5USD 84
Petty Bourgeois Nolitan Hotel SoHo-New York 8.5USD104
Mid-priced Pod 518.0 USD119
Mid-priced Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street 8.6USD127
Mid-Range Sheraton Tribeca New York Hotel8.3USD125
Mid-to-high price Distrikt Hotel New York City8.0USD239
New York accommodation recommendations
Common reader questions Q&A:
1. What is the difference between Zhongcheng District, Xiacheng District and Upper West District? Where to live?
Based on my nearly 3 years of living in New York, I have listed the following analysis,
Advantages Disadvantages Upper West Side
1. Close to Central Park
2. Slow pace
3. The cost of accommodation is relatively low
1. Longer travel time to attractions
2. There are fewer subway options, relying on the red and blue lines in Midtown
1. Located in the transportation hub of New York, it is convenient to visit neighboring cities
2. Almost all New York attractions are walking distance
3. Food, supermarket, complete life functions
1. Relatively high noise
2. Go down the city at a faster pace
1. Adjacent to the financial district and Midtown
2. Many Asian cuisines (East Village)
3. Relatively quiet in Midtown (Quiet in the noisy area)
1. Most scenic spots require 10-15 minutes to commute
2. Relatively low density of supermarkets
Manhattan Accommodation Comparison
For more analysis, please refer to my detailed analysis of public security in each area with open data. [New York Rental] Where is the safest in New York? Rent budget? 4 areas where international students in New York live.
2. If there is a plan, where would you recommend me to live in a neighboring city (Boston, Philadelphia, DC)?
I would recommend that you live in a transportation hub, Midtown, where there is a transfer station 42nd Street-Port Authority Bus Terminal, or the train Penn Station.
Petty Bourgeois Radio City Apartments
Petty Bourgeois CITY ROOMS NYC-Times Square (New York City Rooms-Times Square)
Petty-bourgeois Pod Times Square (Pod Times Hotel) Medium-priced Pod 51
Mid-priced Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street
Mid-to-high price Distrikt Hotel New York City
New York accommodation recommendations
3. Do you recommend any local must-see attractions that are rarely mentioned in travel books?
Dumbo is a cultural and youthful area, and there are photo spots on the Internet.
At sunset, walk the Brooklyn Bridge
Trader Joe's supermarket, there are American snacks, fruits, desserts with the highest C/P value (I used to go to XD almost every week)
4. I am afraid of noise, is there a quieter accommodation?
Would recommend living in Xiacheng District and Upper West District, these two areas are some distance away from the downtown area, but if you have a budget, I recommend living in Xiacheng District, the traffic is relatively convenient.
Upper West Side HI New York Hostel NYC (Affordable recommendation) Upper West Side Central Park West Hostel Lower Town Nolitan Hotel SoHo-New York (Nolitan SoHo Hotel-New York) Lower Town Sheraton Tribeca New York Hotel
New York accommodation recommendation
I hope that through this article, you can find accommodation that meets your budget and your heart's desire, and make your trip to New York a big step.
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