What's Central New York City Like?

People go to Central New York City to see famous places such as Broadway Theatre, as well as its many attractions like Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. Travelers like this scenic neighborhood for its theater scene. Broadway and Times Square are a couple of popular sights sure to leave an impression.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Central New York City?

We have 752 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are our travelers' top lodging choices in Central New York City:

Merrion Row Hotel and Public House

4-star hotel with restaurant, bar

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

Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Midtown West

3.5-star hotel with restaurant, 24-hour fitness center

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

CitizenM New York Times Square

4-star hotel with restaurant, 24-hour fitness center

• • Free WiFi • 2 bars • Fitness center • Café • Central location

The Chatwal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, New York City

Luxury hotel with spa, indoor pool

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

The Kimberly Hotel

4-star hotel with 3 restaurants, 2 bars

• • Free breakfast • Fitness center • Terrace • 24-hour front desk • Close to shopping

How to Get to Central New York City

Flying to:

• • John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK), 13.3 mi (21.3 km) from Central New York City
• • Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR), 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Central New York City
• • LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 6 mi (9.6 km) from Central New York City

Getting to Central New York City on Metro

Stations in the neighborhood include:

• • 49th St. Station
• • 47 - 50 Sts - Rockefeller Center Station
• • 50 St. Station (Broadway)

Things to See and Do in and around Central New York City

What to See in Central New York City

• • Times Square
• • Top of the Rock
• • Rockefeller Center
• • St. Patrick's Cathedral
• • Bryant Park

Things to Do in Central New York City

• • Broadway
• • Gershwin Theater
• • Radio City Music Hall
• • Broadway Theatre
• • Madame Tussauds Wax Museum

Other Popular Central New York City Attractions

• • Museum of Modern Art
• • Carnegie Hall
• • Columbus Circle
• • Grand Central Terminal
• • Chrysler Building

When Is the Best Time to Visit New York?

• • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 73°F)
• • Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 37°F)
• • Rainiest months: July, April, August, June (average 4 inches of rainfall)