If you're a first time visitor to New York City, you might prefer a more touristy area, but if you're a solo traveler, a smaller hotel could be more interesting. Some areas have lots of things to do within walking distance, but the hotels may be more expensive. To give you a starting point for your trip research, we looked at what people say about hotels in New York City.
Here are some of the most recommended hotels in New York City.
Here's what Trippy members had to say about hotels:
"Soho (close to GoldBar, Southside, semi-close to Le Baron NYC): The Nolitan Hotel, Mondrian SoHo, Crosby Street Hotel" See More
"Stumptown Roasters at the Ace Hotel New York!" See More
"How about Hotel Gansevoort in the Meatpacking District of New York City?" See More
"Hotel 31, The Jane Hotel and Hotel Mimosa are some of the few options that are cheap." See More
"I stayed many times at the New York New York Marriott Marquis a few blocks from Times Square." See More
"You must Check out Eventi - A Kimpton Hotel in Chelsea." See More
"The Hudson Hotel has historically had good last-minute rates through sites like Priceline." See More
"A burger from Burger Joint hidden behind a curtain in the Le Parker Meridien New York lobby." See More
"I never had the opportunity to stay in a hotel in NYC, but I have had many brunches at Yotel New York and the hotel has a cool, futuristic vibe." See More
"The Pod Hotel and The Roger Smith Hotel in Midtown East are also small but not crazy expensive and in safe, convenient neighborhoods." See More
"Bemelmans Bar in the Carlyle Hotel is dreamy with mural painted walls and for a late night cocktail with a view, nothing beats the Boom Boom Room." See More
"Also great is the Mandarin Oriental lobby bar on the 35th floor." See More
"If you're really into books, the Library Hotel is also quite lovely I hear." See More
This page is just a starting point, to really get personalized advice from New York City locals and experienced travelers, post a question on Trippy! You can start by browsing the questions other people have asked about New York City.
If you've changed your mind and decided to go somewhere else, go to the main page and explore where to stay in any city.
Don't forget to check what most people recommend is the ideal length of time to visit. Read more about how many days in New York City to stay.