Sleep area · New York
Midtown
First-timers: a Midtown hotel is central for the subway, Grand Central and the park, but rooms are small and expensive; pick one with a 24-hour desk and a taxi-friendly door.
Rules in force · 9Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…Subway stations have few lifts and many stairs
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
- New York ↗Subway stations have few lifts and many stairs: with large suitcases, take a taxi or ride-hail car instead.
- New York ↗Popular sights (the 9/11 Museum, the observation decks, some Broadway shows) sell timed tickets: book before you fix your day.
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Plan
Whether your first night works, and which stay fits
Is this the right area for me?
- Good fit
- First-timer
- Family
- Night owl
- Late arrival
- Depends
- Business
- Look elsewhere
- Light sleeper
- Budget
Why, traveler by traveler
- First-timerGood fitGrand Central, Bryant Park and Broadway are on foot.
- FamilyGood fitCentral and easy; rooms are small.
- Night owlGood fitTheatres and bars close.
- Light sleeperLook elsewhereLoud and busy at all hours.
- BudgetLook elsewhereAmong the dearest beds in the city.
- BusinessDepends24-hour desks · quiet 2/5 · bags and transfers 4/5. (combined from several scores)
- Late arrivalGood fit24-hour desks and cabs.
First night
From Taxi to the door: 15 m (49 ft), flat surface. Desks around here are typically staffed 24h. 28-inch bags: easy. Morning to Grand Central & Bryant Park: 5–10 min.From Taxi to the door: 49 ft (15 m), flat surface. Desks around here are typically staffed 24h. 28-inch bags: easy. Morning to Grand Central & Bryant Park: 5–10 min.
Take Yellow cab or ride-hail car to the door at 00:30 (+1). Bed by ~01:47 (+1) (p90).Take Yellow cab or ride-hail car to the door at 12:30 AM (+1). Bed by ~1:47 AM (+1) (p90).
Open the arrival contract →Take Yellow cab or ride-hail car to the door at 23:50. Bed by ~01:07 (+1) (p90).Take Yellow cab or ride-hail car to the door at 11:50 PM. Bed by ~1:07 AM (+1) (p90).
Open the arrival contract →Take Yellow cab or ride-hail car to the door at 23:40. Bed by ~01:12 (+1) (p90).Take Yellow cab or ride-hail car to the door at 11:40 PM. Bed by ~1:12 AM (+1) (p90).
Open the arrival contract →Take Yellow cab or ride-hail car to the door at 23:00. Bed by ~00:32 (+1) (p90).Take Yellow cab or ride-hail car to the door at 11:00 PM. Bed by ~12:32 AM (+1) (p90).
Open the arrival contract →Your first-night card
First night in Midtown, New York
- Area
- Midtown, New York
- Get off at
- Taxi to the door, then about 15 m on foot (1–2 min)
- Taxi drop-off
- door
- Desk
- typically staffed around the clock
- Morning route
- Taxi from the airport to the door · 0–0 min
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On the ground
Arriving late, bags and steps, the walk at night, and who it suits
Arriving late
- Reception
- Desks here are typically staffed 24h. Most hotels staff the desk all night; apartment and Airbnb-style rentals often use key boxes, so confirm a code and a contact number.
- If you land late
- Call or message the hotel with your landing time; ask for the bell or door code
Luggage and steps
- Big cases
- easy
- From the stop
- 15 m (49 ft) from Taxi to the door49 ft (15 m) from Taxi to the door
- Taxi drop-off
- door
- Surface
- flat
- Steps
- No steps
At night
- Lighting on the walk in
- ok
Desk and extras
- Package forwarding
- Not accepted
Who it suits
- YesFamily · Central and easy; rooms are small.
- NoLight sleeper · Loud and busy at all hours.
- YesLate arrival · 24-hour desks and cabs.
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Map and nearby
Where this area is, the stations and sights near it, and where to eat
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Times to sights and the airport
How far is everything
- Central Park: Bethesda Terrace and the LakeTaxi or ride-hail north to the park14–25 mintaxi
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art≈ 22 minride · est.
- 9/11 Memorial and MuseumSubway to Fulton Center or WTC (check the route)30–50 mintrain
- Brooklyn Bridge walk≈ 32 minride · est.
- Grand Central TerminalWalk east along 42nd Street12–18 minwalk
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)from the arrivals curb45–75 min
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)from the arrivals curb55–90 min
≈ est.: straight line from the area center ×1.3 for streets; walk at 5 km/h (3 mph)3 mph (5 km/h) under about 1.9 km (1.2 mi)1.2 mi (2 km), otherwise a ride with 8 min to find it. Other rows are routed times from our city graph.
Airport to this area
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
- Landing to curb (immigration, bags)70–150 min
- 1.Yellow cab or ride-hail car to the doorUS$9045–75 min
- Curb to bed45–75 min
First service 00:00, last 30:00 (check the live timetable).
Landing after 22:00
- AirTrain to Newark Airport station, then NJ Transit or Amtrak to Penn Station · until 23:00 · 40–60 min · about US$16
- Last resort: Sleep at an airport-area hotel and ride in the morning
- Message the hotel your flight number and any late arrival; night desks are staffed but check-in can be slow.
- Use only the marked taxi queue or the app pickup; decline anyone who approaches you inside the terminal.
- Allow extra time on Friday and Sunday evenings: traffic to and from Manhattan is heavy.
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
- Landing to curb (immigration, bags)75–160 min
- 1.Yellow cab or ride-hail car to the doorUS$9055–90 min
- Curb to bed55–90 min
First service 00:00, last 30:00 (check the live timetable).
Landing after 22:00
- AirTrain JFK to Jamaica, then subway or Long Island Rail Road to Manhattan · until 23:30 · 70–100 min · not with big cases · about US$12
- Last resort: Sleep at an airport-area hotel and ride in the morning
- Message the hotel your flight number and any late arrival; night desks are staffed but check-in can be slow.
- Use only the marked taxi queue or the app pickup; decline anyone who approaches you inside the terminal.
- Allow extra time on Friday and Sunday evenings: traffic to and from Manhattan is heavy.
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- Price
- $250–550 per room per night (mid-range); more near Times Square and during events$200–450 per room per night (mid-range); more in peak weeks
- Quiet at night
- 2/54/5
- Main noise
- Loud and busy at all hours.Quiet at night.
- Night safety
- cautionok
- Walk to sights
- Grand Central & Bryant Park 3–8 min · Central Park: Bethesda Terrace to the Met 15–25 min · Greenwich Village & Washington Square 25–35 minLower Manhattan (9/11 Memorial to City Hall) 3–8 min · Greenwich Village & Washington Square 20–30 min · Grand Central & Bryant Park 25–35 min
- Suits
- First visits, sights by subway, easy airport ridesWeekend stays, the Memorial, ferry views
- Skip if
- You want quiet or lower pricesYou want nightlife or a lot of choice within a walk at night
- Airport
- Newark Liberty International Airport: 45–75 min after the kerbNewark Liberty International Airport: 45–75 min after the kerb
Commute to my trip
Prices, stay types and scores
What a room costs
Typical nightly rates by room type across the city, the band this area mostly sells, and the months when rates jump.
This area: $250–550 per room per night (mid-range); more near Times Square and during events
- Budget doubleUS$180per room
- Mid-range doublemost common hereUS$350per room
- Upper-range doubleUS$700per room
Rates by month
- Janlow
- Febmid
- Marmid
- Aprmid
- Maymid
- Junpeak
- Julpeak
- Augpeak
- Sepmid
- Octmid
- Novmid
- Decpeak
Peak rates: Jun · Jul · Aug · Dec (Holiday season and tree lighting) · book about 3 months ahead for those months.
- Book park lodging and campgrounds the day they open; book cities 1–3 months ahead. Lead time: about 3 months ahead.
City-wide desk estimates, checked: 2026-09. Month levels come from our month ratings, not live prices; check the rate for your dates.
Night, noise and late arrival in full
Nights here: safety and noise
- Quiet
- Loud and busy at all hours.
- Nightlife
- Theatres and bars close.
- Street lighting
- ok
- Midtown and Times Squarenight: okPickpockets and touts; keep bags zipped.
- Central Parknight: cautionStay on lit main paths after dark; the park closes about 01:00.
Late check-in, bags and drop-off
- Reception
- Desks here are typically staffed 24h. Most hotels staff the desk all night; apartment and Airbnb-style rentals often use key boxes, so confirm a code and a contact number.
- If you land late
- Call or message the hotel with your landing time; ask for the bell or door code.
- Taxi drop-off
- A car can reach the door.
- Dragging big cases
- Easy.
- Luggage storage
- Few lockers; some hotels and luggage-storage shops hold bags for a fee.
- Check-out day
- Late check-out flights: ask the hotel to hold bags; many do free or for a small fee.
Will you get in on time?
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- Typical price per night
- $250–550 per room per night (mid-range); more near Times Square and during events
- Good for
- First visits, sights by subway, easy airport rides
- Avoid if
- You want quiet or lower prices
Also look for in this area
- A 24-hour staffed desk
- A subway station within 5 minutes' walk
- Room away from the street
- Resort or destination fee stated before you book
Area facts, cons and small print
Area facts
- Reception
- staffed 24h · forwarding not accepted
- Walk to clusters
- Grand Central & Bryant Park: 3–8 min · Central Park: Bethesda Terrace to the Met: 15–25 min · Greenwich Village & Washington Square: 25–35 min
- Night lighting
- ok
- Taxi drop-off
- door
- Fits
- family · age70 · wheelchair
- Lodging tax
- —
Cons
- Small rooms and high nightly rates; check the fee added at check-out.
- Noisy at night around Times Square.
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