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, $1 pizza slices—all in one visit, but that's the good news. Now that the outer boroughs draw as much attention as Manhattan, it makes repeated trips not only possible, but essential.
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Editor Hotel Recommendations
- Arlo Williamsburg$ | United States, Brooklyn, 96 Wythe AveRead full reviewIconic and reimagined—in the heart of Brooklyn's buzzy Williamsburg
- The Mark$$$ | United States, New York City, 25 E 77th StRead full reviewAn Upper East Side Art Deco-inspired classic.
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Gold List - Ace Hotel Brooklyn$$ | United States, Brooklyn, 252 Schermerhorn StreetRead full reviewLobby culture and impeccable design in the fringe of Brooklyn’s bustling downtown.Readers Choice Awards
Hot List - 33 Hotel, New York City, Seaport$$ | United States, New York, 33 Peck SlipRead full reviewModern European hospitality and refined Italian fare in a setting that’s unmistakably New York.
- Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown$$$ | United States, New York, 27 Barclay St.Read full reviewYabu Pushelberg designed the rooms in this downtown outpost from the luxury brand.Readers Choice Awards
- Equinox Hotel New York$$$ | United States, New York, 33 Hudson YardsRead full reviewA five-star hotel experience that’s all about the modern and the seamless integration between work, leisure, decadence, health, and sleep.Readers Choice Awards
- Gansevoort Meatpacking$$ | United States, New York, 18 9th Ave.Read full reviewSwanky, and a short stroll from Chelsea, the West Village, and the Meatpacking District.Readers Choice Awards
- The Langham, New York, Fifth Avenue$$$ | United States, New York, 400 Fifth Ave.Read full reviewRooms so spacious, you'll wonder if you're still in New York.Readers Choice Awards
- Public$$ | United States, New York, 215 Chrystie St.Read full reviewAt Public, it all comes down to great value—a fair price for super stylish rooms and a massive lobby lounge that doubles as a social gathering place.Hot List
- Nine Orchard$$$ | New York, 9 Orchard StRead full reviewNine Orchard transforms a Lower East Side landmark into a stunning, expertly renovated design oasis in the center of one of the best cities in the world.Hot List
- Pendry Manhattan West$$$ | USA, New York, 438 W 33rd StreetRead full reviewA luxe yet lived-in feeling steps from Hudson Yards and Penn Station.Hot List
- The Beekman, A Thompson Hotel$$ | United States, New York, 123 Nassau StRead full reviewGorgeous design, two excellent restaurants, and a location in a newly revitalized downtown NYC neighborhood.Readers Choice Awards
Gold List - Park Hyatt New York$$$ | United States, New York City, 153 W 57th StRead full reviewAt the cross-section of the city, with one of the best hotel swimming pools in town.Readers Choice Awards
- 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge$$ | United States, Brooklyn, 60 Furman St.Read full reviewBringing the great outdoors of Brooklyn inside.Readers Choice Awards
Hot List - The New York EDITION$$ | United States, New York, 5 Madison AveRead full reviewThe EDITION is a couple hundred dollars less than the luxury mainstays you'd find further uptown, but it's just as comfortable.Readers Choice Awards
The Best Things to Do in New York City
- 27 Best Things to Do in New YorkIn the city you could inhabit for a lifetime and never run out of things to do, here's where to start.
- 23 Best Museums in New York CityThe city's museum scene can be a dizzying one—but our list has you covered.
- 7 Easy Weekend Trips from NYCLeaving New York now and then is undeniably necessary—here are eight nearby locations worth experiencing.
- 15 Best Things to Do With Kids in New York CityA family trip can include famous landmarks and museums, but also range across the city to new playgrounds and public parks along the waterfront and surprising green spaces that will delight visitors.
- Where to Go Shopping in NYC: Our 20 PicksDiscover an array of stores that have a distinctively New York identity, where you’ll find exciting clothes, gifts, and decor by independent designers (plus a few wild cards, like an old school Upper East Side pharmacy and a beloved Tribeca party store).
Editor Recommendations
- Marsha P. Johnson State ParkUnited States, New York, 90 Kent AveRead full reviewOddly enough, this waterfront park doesn't allow dogs despite Johnson herself being a dog lover.
- The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Community CenterUnited States, New York, 208 W 13th StRead full reviewA safe, public gathering space to engage with likeminded people and learn about LGBTQ+ history.
- James Beard HouseUnited States, New York, 167 W 12th StRead full reviewThe American culinary leader now known for the eponymous awards lived in this multilevel townhouse from 1973 until his death
- HarlemUnited States, New York, HarlemRead full reviewThe uptown Manhattan neighborhood was a hub of queer activity during the Harlem Renaissance in the 1920s.
The Best Places to Eat and Drink in New York City
- 28 Best Restaurants in New York CityThe best tables in the city prove that if you can make it here (as a restaurant), you can make it anywhere.
- 15 Best Bars in New York CityAbove all else, New York is a drinking town. Here's where locals go for a tipple.
- 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?
- 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.
Editor Restaurant and Bar Recommendations
- OxomocoUnited States , Brooklyn, 128 Greenpoint Ave
- Gage & Tollner$$$ | United States, Brooklyn, 372 Fulton StInviting, thoughtful, and bustling—with a dose of history mixed in for good measure.
- Lola’s$$ | United States, New York, 2 W 28th StZesty Asian American fare leveling up the after-work dining scene in the ever-hipper Flatiron district.
- Ginger’s BarUnited States, New York, 363 5th AveA multigenerational lesbian pub with a convivial bar scene, a pool table, and plenty of outdoor space to BYO takeout.
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