New York Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

New York
Downtown Brooklyn which includes heritage elements and a bridge
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Brooklyn Bridge Park featuring a river or creek, a sunset and a city
The Oculus featuring interior views as well as a small group of people

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One of the world’s most exciting cities positively shines with shopping, shows, museums, sports, and the beautiful and spacious Central Park.

Come to New York City, famous worldwide as a sophisticated center of arts, entertainment and much, much more.

Stroll, skate or jog on the 58 miles (93 kilometers) of Central Park, with a lake, skating rinks, a zoo, statues and numerous playgrounds. Visit the American Museum of Natural History on its western border and Metropolitan Museum of Art on the eastern side.

Walk south to the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and Radio City Music Hall, where the Rockettes put on high-kicking dance performances. In winter, skate beneath the statue of Atlas in front of Rockefeller Center. Take a fast elevator to the top of the Empire State Building for city views. Shop or window-shop at Fifth Avenue boutiques and major luxury stores.

See a new or long-running musical or play on Broadway, which is not just an avenue, but the entire Theater District of more than 40 theaters. Entertainment continues in Off-Broadway and Off-Off-Broadway theaters as well as comedy clubs and jazz and piano bars. Walk around Times Square, glowing with neon lights and filled with visitors day and night.

If you’re more interested in sports, catch the Yankees or Mets playing baseball, the Giants or Jets playing football or the Islanders or Rangers playing hockey. Yankee Stadium, Madison Square Garden and other venues also host concerts and other events.

In the Meatpacking District, climb to the High Line Park, an elevated former train track lined with statues and plants. Farther south, visit the National September 11 Memorial, honoring heroes and victims of the 2001 terrorist attack. The One World Observatory tops the 1,776-foot (541-meter) tall One World Trade Center, built where the twin towers of the World Trade Center complex formerly stood.

Take a harbor tour on the Hudson River to see the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, where over 12 million immigrants were welcomed to New York City to start new lives in the United States.

Where to stay in New York

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Manhattan

4.5/5(334 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums, important monuments and soaring skyscrapers, there's plenty to explore in Manhattan. Top attractions like Manhattan Cruise Terminal and Rockefeller Center are major draws. Catch the metro at 81 St. - Museum of Natural History Station or 86 St. Station (Central Park West) to see more of the city.

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Midtown

4.5/5(75 area reviews)

Times Square and Broadway 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.

Midtown
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Queens

3/5(43 area reviews)

Citi Field and Aqueduct Racetrack are top sights in Queens, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Briarwood Van Wyck Blvd. Station or Jamaica Van Wyck Station to see more sights in the area.

Queens
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Central New York City

Known for its soaring skyscrapers and eye-catching views, there's plenty to explore in Central New York City. Check out top attractions like Broadway and Times Square, and jump on the metro at 49th St. Station or 50 St. Station (Broadway) to see more of the city.

Central New York City
The High Line Park showing a garden, street scenes and a city

Chelsea

4/5(27 area reviews)

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

Chelsea
SoHo - Tribeca showing a city

SoHo

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in SoHo. Spend some time visiting top spots like Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art, and catch the metro at Prince St. Station or Spring St. Station to see more of the area.

SoHo
The Manhattan at Times Square
The Manhattan at Times Square
4 out of 5
790 7th Ave, New York, NY
The price is NZ$220 per night from 1 July to 2 July
NZ$220
1 July - 2 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
5.6/10 (4,375 reviews)
"Very nice hotel and convenient to Yankees stadium and Times Square. Very happy!"

Reviewed on 28 Jun. 2025

The Manhattan at Times Square
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Hyatt Grand Central New York
4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street, at Grand Central Terminal, New York, NY
The price is NZ$389 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$389
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (5,446 reviews)
"Perfect location"

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
4 out of 5
145 W 44th St, New York, NY
The price is NZ$318 per night from 2 July to 3 July
NZ$318
2 July - 3 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (5,366 reviews)
"The hotel entrance and lobby is very impressive and nice. However the rooms needs updating. The furniture is worn and old bathroom needs updating but overall they stay was nice and clean just wished the rooms were more updated and modern. The view was beautiful"

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Radio City Apartments
Radio City Apartments
3.5 out of 5
142 West 49th Street, New York, NY
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,396 reviews)
"Good option for a stay in Manhattan. Kitchenette is great place to store water so a cold bottle is at the ready for next out and about."

Reviewed on 24 Jun. 2025

Radio City Apartments
31 Street Broadway Hotel
31 Street Broadway Hotel
2 out of 5
38 West 31st Street, New York, NY
Stay at this aparthotel in New York. Enjoy room service, WiFi (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value ...
5.4/10 (1,067 reviews)
"It’s a dive, with very cheap sheets and towels, and the beds didn’t match the description so we had to share beds (but they wouldn’t do anything about it because “the same number of people could sleep”), and the halls smelled weird, the elevators were overcrowded, and the floor was quite slanted… ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jun. 2025

31 Street Broadway Hotel
Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Dutch Apartments Long Island City
Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Dutch Apartments Long Island City
3.5 out of 5
39-35 27th Street, Long Island City, NY
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Long Island City. Enjoy concierge services, an in-room coffeemaker, and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (146 reviews)
"Great hotel - nice room, comfortable bed, super cool view from the roof top. Only thing that can be improved is the elevator - it is extremely slow!"

Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2025

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Dutch Apartments Long Island City
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of New York

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Top destination
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5 - Excellent 59%
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4 - Good 31%
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3 - Okay 8%
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Its literally the city that never sleeps and no matter how long your there, you’ll never get bored

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Try Five Guys burgers - walking distance from the hotel - delish!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Walkable city, so don't always rely on public transport to get around.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Fun place to visit expensive

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Great experience however it was very very cold which needs to be packed well for. Very busy and can be a little confronting - not in a bad way but the way of life there does take some adjusting to.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Very cold

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