New York is a city with a reputation that has gone worldwide, and more nicknames than most of us could ever remember. The Big Apple, the City That Never Sleeps, NYC and more besides; it doesn’t matter what you call it, it merely suffices to say that it’s a city everyone knows about and which people pour into all year round to enjoy the seemingly endless list of attractions it can offer. Whether you’re here for the shows and the music, the top-class professional sports or the excellent, diverse smorgasbord of dining options it can offer, a New York staycation is the perfect holiday for anyone who wants to have infinite options for what to do on any given day. Below, you’ll find a list of the top staycation spots in New York City - check them out, as they all have as much to offer as the city in which they’re found.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 07, 2024.
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1. The Westin New York at Times Square (from USD 399)
This 5-star hotel is located in the heart of the city and offers luxury accommodations with spectacular views of Times Square. You can end a long day of sightseeing with a full night’s rest on the luxe bed and wake up to the aroma of freshly brewed coffee.
Break a sweat in the equipped gym after a holiday-heavy meal. Enjoy a signature cocktail followed up with a delicious spread in the hotel’s fine-dining restaurant and bar. Our furry friends are welcome to holiday with us here. Internet and car parking facilities are available at an additional charge.
The Westin New York at Times Square
Address: 270 West 43rd Street
1.09 km (0.7 mi) from Empire State Building
2. The Knickerbocker (from USD 535)
High cost, typical for NYC area. Expensive food and drinks.
Spacious rooms, excellent bathroom facilities, rooftop bar, umbrellas provided.
Perfect central location near Times Square and Broadway, convenient for sightseeing and dining.
Delicious breakfast and room service, but expensive. Great restaurant choices nearby.
This premier hotel is situated only a few miles away from Bryant Park and The New York Public Library and enjoys a superb location above the Times Square-42nd Street Metro Station. Exquisitely designed rooms that are a perfect blend of luxury and comfort await you after a hectic day of traveling. You can sink into the cosy recliner and video-call folks back home over complimentary WiFi.
Yoga enthusiasts can perfect that tricky asana from the personal trainer at the equipped fitness centre. Babysitting services are available. Children can have a good time indoors with board games and puzzles while you enjoy a happy hour or a tour around the city on a bike.
The Knickerbocker
Address: 6 Times Square
796 meters (0.5 ft) from Empire State Building
3. Gansevoort Meatpacking (from USD 596)
Located in the centre of the city, this premium hotel is a five-minute drive from the Whitney Museum of American Art. The 5-star hotel offers comfortable accommodations perfect for your weekend getaway in the city.
Guests can settle down on the plush beds and enjoy an episode of their favourite web series on the flat-screen TV. Indulge your palate with signature culinary creations in the fine-dining restaurant before you hop inside the bar for a cocktail. Lounge on the outdoor terrace with a book and enjoy some me-time.
This family-friendly property features a heated rooftop pool. Don’t forget to take a few photos for your Instagram while you soak in the unique experience of swimming while enjoying breathtakingly beautiful views.
Gansevoort Meatpacking
Address: 18 9th Avenue
1.93 km (1.2 mi) from Empire State Building
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4. W New York - Times Square (from USD 279)
A hotel right in the heart of New York’s theatre district - and in one of the most famous thoroughfares in all the world - the W New York Times Square is perfect for visitors who want to take in the bright lights and the thrilling shows of Broadway. Dining options on site include a Mexican restaurant and an excellent sushi bar, while rooms are cheerfully stocked with plush bathrobes, plasma TV sets and Bliss toiletries free of charge. Just 0.9 miles (1.4km) from the hotel, you can also find the Empire State Building, with Central Park just a little further away.
W New York - Times Square
Address: 1567 Broadway
1.22 km (0.8 mi) from Empire State Building
5. The Dominick Hotel (from USD 695)
It’s well known that New York is a haven for shoppers, and the Dominick is the perfect hotel for any tourist who wants to go on a spree. Some of the most famous stores in the city are found in the SoHo district which is home to the hotel. Prada, Ralph Lauren, Zara and more are a short distance from the hotel, while in your room, you’ll find the best of everything - ensuite bathrooms are picked out in luscious Italian marble, while the bathroom vanities even feature a TV set. A personalized minibar, and floor-to-ceiling windows offering an epic view, add to the opulence.
The Dominick Hotel
Address: 246 Spring Street, Soho, New York (NY), United States, 10013
3.06 km (1.9 mi) from Empire State Building
6. The Peninsula New York (from USD 1445)
The world-famous Fifth Avenue can be your home patch for the duration of your stay in this stunning hotel - and thanks to a rooftop terrace, you can look out over the views that you’ve seen so many times on TV. The Rockefeller Centre, Flatiron Building and Metropolitan Museum are all within view, while inside the hotel, there are such delights as the Salon de Ning rooftop bar and dining lounge. Each room offers international phone calls, a fully stocked minibar and mood lighting, while there are TVs in the room itself and the ensuite bathroom.
The Peninsula New York
Address: 700 Fifth Avenue at 55th Street
1.72 km (1.1 mi) from Empire State Building
7. citizenM New York Times Square (from USD 238)
Guests in the citizenM Times Square will very quickly get used to the finer things in life - things that are on offer here include three excellent outdoor terraces where you can take cool, relaxing drinks with sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline. Spacious, well-appointed bathrooms are served by Hansgrohe rain showers, while in the sleeping area flat-screen TVs are provided on which you can watch free-of-charge, on-demand TV and movies. Within five minutes’ walk, Times Square and Fifth Avenue are accessible, and a short walk further on you can find New York’s Museum of Modern Art.
citizenM New York Times Square
Address: 218 West 50th Street
1.47 km (1.0 mi) from Empire State Building
8. Warwick New York (from USD 140)
Offering a touch of class in the heart of Manhattan, the Warwick is a perfect hotel for those who place historic glamour above the neon lights of the rest of the city. Two on-site restaurants, including the traditional American bistro Randolph’s, evoke the New York of stage and screen at its finest, while MoMA and Radio City Music Hall are within easy walking distance. The hotel also offers a concierge service and on-site fitness center, while each room has the minibar and flat-screen TVs you’d expect from a higher-cost hotel for a more reasonable price.
Warwick New York
Address: 65 West 54th street
1.67 km (1.1 mi) from Empire State Building
9. Park Lane Hotel - A Central Park Hotel (from USD 516)
Reasonably priced with great value for Central Park location.
Spacious rooms, comfortable beds, and a rooftop bar with breathtaking views.
Perfectly situated near Central Park, close to subway, and ideal for exploring Manhattan.
Great dining options, but breakfast and in-room dining can be overpriced.
In the heart of America’s best-known city, a touch of European style is offered by the Park Lane Hotel, decorated in a minimalist fashion but with luxury very much at the center of everything it does. Rooms are furnished in a sumptuous style, with fine linens and lots of space, while plenty of light filters in through the oversized windows. As the full name suggests, it’s right on the outskirts of Central Park too, so you can take a leisurely walk in the most famous public park in the world.
Park Lane New York
Address: 36 Central Park South
2.04 km (1.3 mi) from Empire State Building
10. Kimpton Hotel Eventi (from USD 358)
Moderately expensive for NYC, but offers value for money with great amenities and location.
Spacious rooms, huge bathrooms, safety priority, free wine hour, and Nespresso machines.
Convenient, central location with easy access to MSG, shopping, and dining options.
Great dining options around, complimentary coffee, but limited on-site breakfast and room service.
Staycationers with a love of culture will be delighted by the Eventi’s location - right in the bohemian center that is Chelsea. This boutique hotel is a million miles removed from the brash stylings of other New York hotels. Within just 650 yards (600 meters), you can find the legendary Penn Station as well as one of the world’s most legendary multi-event arenas - Madison Square Gardens. Rooms feature ensuite bathrooms with marble suites and designer C.O. Bigelow toiletries adding to the chic glamour of the surroundings.
Kimpton Hotel Eventi, an IHG Hotel
Address: 851 Avenue of the Americas
386 meters (0.3 ft) from Empire State Building
11. Langham Place, Fifth Avenue (from USD 845)
People who have stayed at Langham Place are, invariably, quick to tell you all about the exceptional level of service they have received. There is no getting around it - this is a place that goes the extra mile to ensure you are comfortable, with complimentary bottled water and soft drinks in the rooms. There is also an on-site Michelin-starred restaurant, Ai Fiori, which serves a range of Franco-Italian inspired cuisine. Guests can also avail on arrival of the complimentary ironing service - as many as five items can be pressed and ready for a splendid night on Fifth Avenue.
The Langham, New York, Fifth Avenue
Address: 400 Fifth Avenue
259 meters (0.2 ft) from Empire State Building
12. The New York Palace (from USD 550)
On the famous Manhattan Midtown location of Madison Avenue - the famous center of advertising that inspired Mad Men - the Palace is a stunning hotel with luxury at its core. Guests will be delighted to learn there is an on-site bakery, two lounges and room-service dining options, while those who over-indulge will be just as happy to know there is a large, hi-tech fitness center on the premises to help you ward off those calories! A famous NYC landmark, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, is literally just across the road.
Lotte New York Palace
Address: 455 Madison Ave
1.44 km (0.9 mi) from Empire State Building
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13. The NoMad Hotel (from USD 785)
At the NoMad, every room is more like an apartment than a hotel room, and the feel of a homestay in the city that never sleeps is something you will feel the moment you step through the doors. Daily newspapers are delivered to your room, while iPads and laptops are available on request. Each room also has an iHome docking station which allows you to rest your phone in the cradle and play music through the speakers. All of this and the hotel is located in Broadway itself - right in among the most famous theatre scene in the world.
The Ned NoMad
Address: 1170 Broadway
453 meters (0.3 ft) from Empire State Building
14. Hotel Brooklyn Bridge (from USD 667)
High prices for amenities and rooftop bar, but worth it for the stunning views and location.
Great facilities, eco-friendly, but some amenities like the pool can be crowded and require reservations.
Perfect location in Brooklyn with amazing city views, close to DUMBO pier and local food stalls.
Good food in the restaurant, but overpriced breakfast and limited room service options.
Relish the exhilarating view of Brooklyn from 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, a 10-story waterfront hotel located 644 m (2,112.86 ft) from the Brooklyn Bridge Promenade. You will take great comfort in their rooms. The beds feature mattresses with a hemp blend filling and organic cotton sheets. Each room also has a coffee machine with recyclable pods. The property has a spacious roof deck with a pristine zero-edge pool from which you can be awed by that stunning New York skyline. You also have access to the hotel’s communal spaces such as the 24-hour Fieldhouse fitness center, a 50-person screening room, and a grab-and-go café that offers delightful local fares. If you wish to have a little tour within a 4.8 km (3-mi) radius, you will have access to a Tesla vehicle for a complimentary ride from 7am to 9pm.
1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
Address: 60 Furman Street
5.27 km (3.3 mi) from Empire State Building
15. The Williamsburg Hotel (from USD 578)
You’re in for a treat at The Williamsburg Hotel, a five-star hotel in North Brooklyn surrounded by the most sought-after shopping, sightseeing, and restaurant areas in New York City. Located right across the river, you’ll wake up to its stunning views through the 10-ft (3-m) windows of your room. Select rooms have private balconies. Boasting the utmost in luxury, the hotel offers designer furniture and facilities. Even the building itself, with its double-height ceilings, distinct style elements, and natural details, was designed by the London-based firm Michaelis Boyd Studio. Nearby attractions include The Brooklyn Brewery which is just a two-minute walk from the hotel.
Arlo Williamsburg
Address: 96 Wythe Avenue
3.76 km (2.4 mi) from Empire State Building
New York, a wonderful city
Spend any time at all in New York and you’ll be able to recognize exactly why it has been immortalized in song, on screen and on the pages of many a book. There really is nowhere like it, and for the dedicated staycationer, it has everything you could want. From any of the above hotels, you can take a very short trip to see one of the world’s most recognizable landmarks, from the Empire State Building to Radio City Music Hall. And thanks to the exceptional level of quality in dining and hospitality, you’ll see everything in relaxed comfort.
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