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 local neighborhood 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 neighborhoods and places to stay in New York City.
The top mentioned neighborhoods and areas that people talk about in and around New York City are:
Here's what Trippy members had to say:
"Having lived in NYC, I personally would avoid the Times Square, but if this is where you want to be, go with a brand hotel, (Hilton Garden Inn Times Square, Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan / Times Square South or Comfort Inn Times Square South) where there is some assurance of standard quality." See More
"For the most part Times Square and Midtown are some of the less interesting places in New York - and also some of the more expensive." See More
"Try to grab a show in Times Square Wicked or The Lion King are two great shows that are currently playing on Broadway!" See More
"The West Village, East Village, Chelsea, or SoHo would be my recommended neighborhoods." See More
"For a more casual, fun night out, I suggest going to East Village or West Village." See More
"If you want an indoor/outdoor rooftop shot, I would also recommend going to the Meatpacking District (Meatpacking District)." See More
Depending on the neighborhood you choose, you may want to research hotels in the area. If you'd rather start with the most recommended hotels in New York City, here's a list to get you started.
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
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If you're open to researching even more areas, some suggestions that might be less common but interesting to explore are:
Here's what Trippy members have said:
"I would not recommend staying in Midtown Manhattan because that's where the offices are and it isn't a great neighborhood for nightlife unless you want to spend a lot of money." See More
"Cosmopolitan Hotel Tribeca in TriBeCa." See More
Trippy is a great resource for planning your trip because you get advice from real travelers. We suggested neighborhoods and hotels based on the recommendations of the Trippy community. This gives you a quick overview, but if you're looking to do more research, here are some of the questions that we used to find this information.
Amanda Morris from Atlanta asked:
Safe neighborhood in NYC for Mother-Daughter trip (11 answers)
Roel Hoorneman from Dusseldorf asked:
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Leena Dang from Madison asked:
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Valerie Thomas from asked:
Great place to stay in Manhattan that doesn't break the bank. $200/night? (4 answers)
arelis berrios from Puerto Rico asked:
NH New York Jolly Madison Towers- it is a bad place to stay? (1 answer)
Stefanie Robbins from Ventura, California asked:
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Chloe Embry from Fort Wayne asked:
Any places to stay near Broadway? (1 answer)
If you're a foodie or just love to eat when you travel, you might decide to stay in a hotel close to a restaurant you want to try. Here are some places to eat in New York City.
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Maybe you're looking for a happening area with lots to see and do, or you want to be walking distance from tourist attractions. Check out some of these places and see there's a hotel nearby.
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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.
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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.