To know "The City" like a local might still be the greatest badge of honor for travelers. But take a breath: you won't be able to cover the countless museums, galleries, restaurants, watering holes—and, yes, $1 pizza slices—all in one visit, but that's the good news. Now that the outer boroughs draw as much attention as Manhattan, it makes repeated trips not only possible, but essential.
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New York City Travel Guide
43 Best Hotels in New York City
With everything from NoMad hotspots to Brooklyn breakouts, this city is the ultimate hotel town.
Where to Stay in New York City
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The 25 Best Boutique Hotels in NYC
Editor Hotel Recommendations
The Lowell$$$ | United States, New York, 28 East 63rd StreetFlawless boutique option on the Upper East Side.Read full review
Hotel Seville NoMad$$ | United States, New York, 22 E 29th StThis Beaux-Arts knockout hotel is in the heart of NYC's trendy NoMad neighborhood.Read full review
Moxy Brooklyn Williamsburg$$ | United States, New York, 353 Bedford AveThis Williamsburg hotspot has Manhattan skyline views and convenient access to buzzy restaurants.Read full review
Faena New York$$$ | United States, New York, 500A W 18th St.For the truest sense of glitz and glamour in New York City’s Chelsea neighborhood, Faena delivers.Read full review
The Mercer$$$ | United States, New York, 147 Mercer StAside from the sleek and understated design (that just feels so SoHo), the location is in the heart of everything downtown.Read full review
The Edition New York$$ | United States, New York, 5 Madison AveThe Edition is a couple hundred dollars less than the luxury mainstays you'd find further uptown, but it's just as comfortable.Read full review
Moxy NYC Chelsea$ | United States, New York, 105 W 28th StPart secret garden, part Italian oasis, 100 percent Chelsea charmRead full review
The Greenwich Hotel$$$ | United States, New York, 377 Greenwich St.A masterfully designed home-away-from-home in New York's quiet-luxe TribecaRead full review
Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown$$$ | United States, New York, 27 Barclay St.Yabu Pushelberg designed the rooms in this downtown outpost from the luxury brand.Read full review
Mandarin Oriental, New York$$$ | United States, New York, 80 Columbus CircleOne of New York City’s quintessential five-star hotel experiences, just off Columbus Circle.Read full review
Trump International Hotel & Tower New York$$$ | United States, New York, 1 Central Park WestAcross from Central Park on Columbus Circle, this 52-story hotel is a great home base for sight-seeing.Read full review
Thompson Central Park New York$$$ | USA, New York, 119 W 56th StA fabulous location with spacious rooms, Billionaire’s Row views, and destination-worthy dining to boot.Read full review
The Langham, New York, Fifth Avenue$$$ | United States, New York, 400 Fifth Ave.Rooms so spacious, you'll wonder if you're still in New York.Read full review
The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel$$$ | United States, New York City, 35 E 76th StThe Carlyle is an Upper East Side institution that feels like its own world.Read full review
The Rockaway Hotel$$ | United States, Queens, 108-10 Rockaway Beach DrThe beach getaway you didn't think you could get so close to NYC.Read full review
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17 Airbnbs Within 3 Hours of New York CityThese roomy rentals are all within a four-hour drive of Midtown Manhattan.
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16 Best Spas in New York City for Massages, Wellness Clubs, and Facials
From subterranean Shiatsu massages to rooftop saunas, New York's wellness scene has something for everyone.
Editor Recommendations
Remedy Place SoHoUnited States, New York, 11 Greene StRemedy Place's newest location brings an even bigger social wellness space to New Yorkers.Read full review
Spa de La Mer at The Baccarat HotelUSA, New York City, 28 W 53rd StA peaceful hotel spa tucked below street level for the full-body La Mer experience.Read full review
QC NY SpaUnited States, New York, 112 Andes Road, Governors IslandFor the Italian-inspired art of “dolce far niente”—the sweetness of doing nothingRead full review
Knockdown CenterUnited States, Maspeth, 52-19 Flushing Ave
Barclays CenterUnited States, Brooklyn, 620 Atlantic Ave
IFC CenterUnited States, New York, 323 6th Ave
Quad CinemaUnited States, New York, 34 W 13th StA consummate experience in the no man's land of Union Square.Read full review
Anthology Film ArchivesUnited States, New York, 32 2nd AveA red brick monument to the avant-gardeRead full review
AMC Lincoln Square 13United States, New York, 1998 BroadwayFor the big blockbusters and infamous popcorn bucketsRead full review
The Paris TheaterNew York, New York, 4 W 58th StThe archetype of a New York City arthouse theaterRead full review
Marsha P. Johnson State ParkUnited States, New York, 90 Kent AveOddly enough, this waterfront park doesn't allow dogs despite Johnson herself being a dog lover.Read full review
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Community CenterUnited States, New York, 208 W 13th StA safe, public gathering space to engage with likeminded people and learn about LGBTQ+ history.Read full review
James Beard HouseUnited States, New York, 167 W 12th StThe American culinary leader now known for the eponymous awards lived in this multilevel townhouse from 1973 until his deathRead full review
HarlemUnited States, New York, HarlemThe uptown Manhattan neighborhood was a hub of queer activity during the Harlem Renaissance in the 1920s.Read full review
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Where to experience the borough's diverse, energetic, and sponetaneous music scene—any night of the week.
NYC’s Cultural Institutions Are Having a Renaissance
The Frick Collection, New Museum, The Met, and Delacorte Theater will all re-welcome visitors this year as part of the city's wave of renovations for its 400th anniversary.
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The Best Sushi in NYCIf you're looking for the best sushi, NYC has it and then some.
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The Best Jewish Food in NYCAccording to a Jewish New Yorker.
22 Best Places for Pizza in New York CityIt's hard to find a bad slice in this town, but these spots do it best—from Sicilian to Detroit-style.
The Best Burgers in NYCWhether you want a smash burger or something thicker and more traditional, these are our favorites.
15 Best Bars in New York CityAbove all else, New York is a drinking town. Here's where locals go for a tipple.
Our Favorite Steakhouses in NYCThere's a best steakhouse in NYC for everyone, from the classics to the cutting edge.
28 Best Brunches in New York CityIt’s a way of life in this town.
21 Best Italian Restaurants in New YorkOutside of Italy, where is there a better Italian food scene?
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Where the city looks its most beautiful, enjoyed with the perfect drink in hand.
Editor Restaurant and Bar Recommendations
Sushi Seki$$$ | US, New York, 1143 1st AveSome say you're not a true Upper East Sider until you're frequenting this spot.
Paradise LostUnited States, New York, 100 2nd AveBrave souls will love everything this unconventional bar has to offer.
Sugar MonkUnited States, New York, 2292 Frederick Douglass BlvdThis experience will surprise your palate.
EavesdropUnited States, New York, 674 Manhattan AveWhen you're tired of the high energy, see-and-be-seen places, come here for a relaxed evening..jpg)
Lobby Bar at The Hotel ChelseaUnited States, New York, 226 W 23rd StCome for the "if these walls could talk" historic legacy of it all, and stay for the artful ambiance, chic crowd, and masterful drinks.
Swan RoomUnited States, New York, 54 Canal StPart time swanky lobby bar, part time historic architectural marvel.
schmuck.United States, New York, 97 1st AveThings are hectic here in the kind of way you want to be a part of, with cocktails that are dangerously easy to finish.
Portrait BarUnited States, New York, 1 W 28th St
Sushi Yasuda$$$ | US, New York, 204 E 43 St
DOMODOMO$$ | United States, New York, 140 W Houston Street
Umami Sushi$$ | US, New York, 50 Greenwich AveThere's no better deal for affordable takeout downtown.
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