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.
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A nighttime cityscape with illuminated skyscrapers and a busy street.
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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$146
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
NYC: Museum of Modern Art

NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket

NZ$52
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards

Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

NZ$75
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket
Top of the Rock Timed Admission

Top of the Rock Timed Admission

NZ$87
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Top of the Rock Timed Admission
One World Observatory: Skip-the-Line Ticket

One World Observatory Tickets

NZ$53
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
One World Observatory Tickets
The Lion King On Broadway

The Lion King On Broadway

NZ$255
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

ROW NYC

ROW NYC

4 out of 5
700 8th Avenue New York NY
The price is NZ$360 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$360
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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 ...
ROW NYC
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$385 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$385
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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! (7,618 reviews)
"The staff here was extremely nice, they have someone at the front at all times checking to make sure that everyone coming into the building has a room key. You need a room key to use the elevator so I felt very safe. There are a few aspects I did not like. The rooms are fine, nothing special but ..."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Lotte New York Palace

Lotte New York Palace

4.5 out of 5
455 Madison Ave New York NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$924 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
NZ$924
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in New York. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,196 reviews)
"There is a lot to like about this hotel-the location and the lobby and courtyard. It was so nice to be able to pick up food and then sit in the courtyard. That being said, it is an old hotel with few recent improvements. Our room was big but dated. We had a toilet that didn’t stop running. The shower ..."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026

Lotte New York Palace
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS

NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS

4 out of 5
481 Eighth Ave. New York NY
The price is NZ$352 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$352
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
8.2/10 Very good! (7,173 reviews)
"Mohammed was fantastic checking us in early and upgrading us. Hotel in great location for what we wanted to do in new York"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026

NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
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$347 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$347
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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! (9,043 reviews)
"Nice stay, they give us $35 credit for bar"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Motto By Hilton New York City Times Square

Motto By Hilton New York City Times Square

4 out of 5
150 West 48th Street New York NY
The price is NZ$245 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$245
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,023 reviews)
"Very good"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026

Motto By Hilton New York City 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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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 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.).

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 Brooklyn Brewery 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.

Central New York City Travel Guide

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