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New York City

The city that never sleeps - towering skylines, Broadway lights, world-class museums and a different country on every block.

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5 Restaurants
5 Hotels
1 Itineraries

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Best time to visit

April to June and September to early November bring mild, pleasant weather and the city at its best. Summer is hot, humid and crowded but full of free events. Winter is cold but magical around the holidays, with ice rinks, lights and the famous Christmas displays. Spring blossom and autumn foliage in the parks are highlights.

Daily budget
$300
Time zone
GMT-5 (EST/EDT)
Language
English
Currency
USD (US Dollar (USD))
Emergency
911
Power
Type A & B · 120V

About New York City

New York City is less a place than a force of nature: eight million people, five boroughs and a skyline that has defined what a modern city looks like for a century. It is loud, fast, endlessly creative and improbably welcoming, a city where you can eat your way around the planet in a single afternoon and hear a dozen languages on one subway ride. Manhattan packs in the icons - the green expanse of Central Park, the lights of Times Square, the view from the Empire State Building, the treasures of the Met, and Lady Liberty out in the harbour. But the real New York reveals itself in the neighbourhoods: the galleries and high-rise calm of Chelsea, the brownstones of Brooklyn, the dumpling shops of Flushing, the jazz of Harlem. Cross the Brooklyn Bridge at dusk, grab a slice of pizza, catch a Broadway show, and the city writes its own itinerary. Spring and autumn bring the most pleasant weather, summer is hot and buzzing, and winter glitters around the holidays. Wear comfortable shoes, tap into the 24-hour subway, and let the energy carry you.

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Things to Do in New York City

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Statue of Liberty & Ellis IslandHistorical

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island

The 151-foot copper symbol of freedom in New York Harbor, paired with the moving immigration museum on Ellis Island. Ferry ticket required.

Half day Ferry from USD 254.7(220,000)
Central ParkNature

Central Park

An 843-acre green oasis in the middle of Manhattan, with lakes, meadows, the Bethesda Fountain and miles of paths to walk, run or cycle.

2-3 hours Free4.8(300,000)
Empire State BuildingEntertainment

Empire State Building

The art deco icon of the New York skyline, with 86th and 102nd-floor observatories offering jaw-dropping views, especially at sunset.

1-1.5 hours From USD 444.6(200,000)
Metropolitan Museum of ArtCulture

Metropolitan Museum of Art

One of the world's greatest museums, spanning 5,000 years of art from Egyptian temples to European masters across a vast Fifth Avenue palace.

2-3 hours From USD 30 (free for NY residents)4.8(180,000)
Times SquareEntertainment

Times Square

The dazzling, billboard-lit crossroads of the world, the neon heart of the Theater District and Broadway. Best experienced after dark.

30-45 min Free4.4(250,000)
Brooklyn BridgeHistorical

Brooklyn Bridge

A majestic 19th-century suspension bridge with a pedestrian walkway offering classic views of the skyline and harbour. Walk it at sunset.

1 hour Free4.7(160,000)
9/11 Memorial & MuseumHistorical

9/11 Memorial & Museum

A powerful memorial of twin reflecting pools on the footprints of the towers, with an unflinching, deeply moving museum below.

2 hours Memorial free, museum from USD 334.8(140,000)

Where to Eat in New York City

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Levain Bakery

Levain Bakery

Bakery / Dessert $4.7(45,000)

Home of the legendary six-ounce chocolate chip walnut cookie - crisp outside, gooey inside, and worth the line.

Katz's Delicatessen

Katz's Delicatessen

American / Jewish Deli $$4.6(90,000)

A 1888 Lower East Side institution piling towering pastrami and corned-beef sandwiches. Cash the ticket and go hungry.

Joe's Pizza

Joe's Pizza

Pizza $4.6(70,000)

The classic New York slice since 1975 - thin, foldable and perfect, served fast from a Greenwich Village counter.

Peter Luger Steak House

Peter Luger Steak House

Steakhouse $$$$4.5(30,000)

A 1887 Brooklyn temple of dry-aged porterhouse, gruff service and old-school charm. Reservations and cash strongly advised.

Xi'an Famous Foods

Xi'an Famous Foods

Chinese / Noodles $4.5(38,000)

A beloved mini-chain for fiery hand-pulled biang biang noodles and cumin lamb burgers from Xi an in northwest China.

Where to Stay in New York City

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The Plaza

The Plaza

Luxury $$$$4.7(9,000)

A legendary gilded-age hotel overlooking Central Park, with grand suites, the Palm Court and timeless old-New-York glamour.

The Standard, High Line

The Standard, High Line

Luxury $$$$4.5(7,000)

A glass tower straddling the High Line in the Meatpacking District, known for its skyline views, rooftop bar and buzz.

The Ludlow Hotel

The Ludlow Hotel

Boutique $$$4.5(5,000)

A cool, characterful boutique hotel on the Lower East Side with a leafy garden bar and a downtown, lived-in feel.

citizenM New York Times Square

citizenM New York Times Square

Mid-Range $$$4.5(8,000)

A smart, tech-forward hotel with compact rooms and a rooftop bar, steps from Broadway and the Theater District.

HI New York City Hostel

HI New York City Hostel

Hostel $4.2(6,000)

A large, friendly Upper West Side hostel in a landmark building, with a garden, cafe and private and dorm rooms near the subway.

New York City Itineraries

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4-day trip

Classic 4 Days in New York City

easy USD 800 - 1,400

A first-timer's loop through Midtown's icons, downtown and the harbour, Central Park and the great museums, plus a day exploring Brooklyn.

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New York City Budget Guide

CategoryBudgetMid-RangeLuxury
Flights$250 - $1,200$250 - $1,200$250 - $1,200
Accommodation$60/night$250/night$650/night
Food$30/day$70/day-
Activities$40/day$40/day$40/day
Local Transport$12/day$12/day$12/day
Daily Average$115$300$750

Local currency: US Dollar (USD)

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