What's Manhattan like?

People go to Manhattan to see famous places such as Carnegie Hall, as well as its many attractions such as American Museum of Natural History. Travellers like this scenic neighbourhood for its theatre scene. Central Park and Metropolitan Museum of Art are a couple of popular sights that will definitely leave an impression.

Where are the best places to stay in Manhattan?

We have 2750 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Here are our customers' favourite lodging options in Manhattan:

Merrion Row Hotel and Public House

4-star hotel with restaurant and bar

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location

THE BROOME NYC

Upmarket hotel with conference centre

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Café • Terrace • Central location

The Lowell

Luxury hotel with 4 restaurants and bar

• • Free WiFi • Fitness centre • Terrace • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown

Luxury hotel with spa and indoor pool

• • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Health club • Bar • Central location

The Chatwal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, New York City

Luxury hotel with spa and indoor pool

• • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Steam room • 24-hour fitness centre • Central location

How to get to Manhattan

Manhattan is located 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from the heart of New York.

Flying to:

• • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from Manhattan
• • Newark, NJ (EWR-Liberty Intl.), 12.4 mi (20 km) from Manhattan
• • LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 5.1 mi (8.3 km) from Manhattan

Travelling to Manhattan by train

You'll find the following train stations in the neighbourhood:

• • Grand Central - 42 St. Station
• • New York W 32nd St. Station
• • New York Penn Station

Getting to Manhattan on the metro

Stations in the neighbourhood include:

• • 81 St. - Museum of Natural History Station
• • 72 St. Station (Central Park West)
• • 86 St. Station (Central Park West)

Things to see and do in and around Manhattan

What to see in Manhattan

• • Central Park
• • Columbus Circle
• • St. Patrick's Cathedral
• • Top of the Rock
• • Rockefeller Center

Things to do in Manhattan

• • American Museum of Natural History
• • Metropolitan Museum of Art
• • Beacon Theater
• • Central Park Zoo
• • Lincoln Center

Other popular Manhattan attractions

• • Metropolitan Opera House
• • Carnegie Hall
• • Broadway Theatre
• • Museum of Modern Art
• • Gershwin Theater

When is the best time to visit New York?

• • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 23°C)
• • Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 3°C)
• • Rainiest months: July, April, August, June (average 114 mm of rainfall)