Central New York City Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A tree-lined park path with benches and a fence.
A cityscape with a large park in the center, surrounded by high-rise buildings.
A stone bridge over a river with autumn foliage and a historic building in the background.
A nighttime cityscape with illuminated skyscrapers and a busy street.
The Statue of Liberty with a cityscape in the background.

Stay near popular Central New York City attractions

Times Square with large billboards and skyscrapers.

Times Square

8.8/10 (110,704 reviews)
The electric atmosphere of the New York’s busiest square will leave your head spinning, an essential experience for all visitors.
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Activities

Go City: New York Explorer Pass - Entry to 2 to 10 Top Attractions

New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent

NZ$144
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

NZ$82
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
One World Observatory: Skip-the-Line Ticket

One World Observatory Tickets

NZ$54
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
One World Observatory Tickets
Top of the Rock Observation Deck

Top of the Rock Timed Admission

NZ$72
per child
90% of travellers recommend
Top of the Rock Timed Admission
NYC: Museum of Modern Art

NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket

NZ$51
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket
The Lion King On Broadway

The Lion King On Broadway

NZ$251
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
The Lion King On Broadway
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Our pick of the best Central New York City Hotel Deals

Hyatt Grand Central New York

Hyatt Grand Central New York

4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street New York NY
The price is NZ$527 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$527
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very good! (7,301 reviews)
"Solid stay!"

Reviewed on 6 July 2026

Hyatt Grand Central New York
ROW NYC

ROW NYC

4 out of 5
700 8th Avenue New York NY
The price is NZ$473 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$473
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Times Square and Broadway are located ...
8.4/10 Very good! (236 reviews)
"The staff was helpful.The room cleaning could use more attention hair in shower and on shower curtain. They had to switch my room 3 times due to the A/c not working, then the noise...the 3rd room was the one that had the hair in shower and shower curtain."

Reviewed on 6 July 2026

ROW NYC
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

4 out of 5
811 7th Ave New York NY
The price is NZ$523 per night from 11 July to 12 July
NZ$523
11 July - 12 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.4/10 Good! (8,505 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay overall. However we had no control over the thermostat. It was restricted to set below a locked temp."

Reviewed on 6 July 2026

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS

NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS

4 out of 5
481 Eighth Ave. New York NY
The price is NZ$366 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$366
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very good! (6,948 reviews)
"great hotel and location"

Reviewed on 6 July 2026

NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
Hyatt Regency Times Square

Hyatt Regency Times Square

4 out of 5
1605 Broadway New York NY
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$501 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$501
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,552 reviews)
"Parking was quite expensive but other than that everything was great."

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

Hyatt Regency Times Square
Hampton Inn New York Times Square

Hampton Inn New York Times Square

2.5 out of 5
150 W 48th Street New York NY
The price is NZ$363 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$363
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (5,966 reviews)
"Location was great…elevators are controlled by room key…no buttons ie elevator…sounds like good idea? It isn’t. Unnecessary drama and everyone seemed confused and frustrated with it. You are never really sure what is going to happen when you get on elevator…and again…no buttons in actual ..."

Reviewed on 6 July 2026

Hampton Inn New York Times Square
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Our guide on where to stay in Central New York City

Find the best Central New York City areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Central New York City
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A bridge with an American flag, a city skyline, and a waterfront park.

Brooklyn

Known for its great live music and charming cafes, there's plenty to explore in Brooklyn. You can visit top attractions like Barclays Center Brooklyn and Brooklyn Bridge, and jump on the metro at Kingston - Throop Avs. Station or Nostrand Av. Station (Fulton St.) to see more of the city.

A city skyline with various high-rise buildings, including a distinctive skyscraper under construction, and a body of water in the foreground.

Midtown

Times Square and Rockefeller Center are a few top attractions in Midtown. Hop around the city on the metro at 42 St. - Bryant Pk. Station or Times Sq. - 42 St. Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, soaring skyscrapers and acclaimed art galleries.

A large glass-domed building with a pond in front, surrounded by potted plants and people walking.

Bronx

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Bronx. If sightseeing is on the list, Yankee Stadium is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Bronx Park East Station or E 180 St. Station to see more of the area.

A riverside walkway with fountains, people sitting and walking, and a bridge in the background.

Williamsburg

Noted for its cafes and live music, there's plenty to explore in Williamsburg. Top attractions like McCarren Park Pool and The Living Room are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Metropolitan Av. Station or Lorimer St. Station (Metropolitan St.) to see more of the city.

A rooftop garden with various plants and a view of historic buildings in the background.

Chelsea

Chelsea is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Madison Square Garden and Joyce Theater. See more of New York by jumping on the metro at 23 St. Station (8th Av.) or 23 St. Station (7th Av.).

Central New York City Travel Guide

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