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The 3 best hotels in New York.

One Budget, one Best Value, one Luxury, chosen from 20 hotels Booking.com returned for the same stay. No endless list: pick your style and book.

The 3 best hotels in New York, United States: Pod Times Square (budget), Hampton Inn Times Square Central (best value) and The Knickerbocker Hotel (luxury). Sourced guest scores and reference prices.

Selected with the Top3Hotels method · Updated October 14, 2026IndependentNo paid rankings

At a glance

BudgetPod Times Square8.6/10 · €244 / nightBest ValueHampton Inn Times Square Central8.6/10 · €431 / nightLuxuryThe Knickerbocker Hotel8.7/10 · €547 / night
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Pod Times Square, New York
Budget
8.6€244 / night

Pod Times Square

★★★Manhattan

Best forSmart-budget trips · Sightseeing on foot

  • 8.6/10 from 16,603 guest reviews
  • ≈ 10 min walk to Times Square
  • Chosen from 20 hotels
16,603 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.5Price checked on Booking.com · 14 Oct 2026
  • Guests sayLocation: Walking distance to Times Square, Broadway theaters, and subway stations.
  • Value For Money: Affordable rates for the area, though some guests report hidden fees and high deposits.
  • Pets allowed
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Why this Budget pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.6/10 from 16,603 guest reviews; joint review-score position 2 of 20 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Budget choice: €243.82 per night was the lowest eligible reference price after reserving the upscale choice.
  • Location: Manhattan, New York. Address: 400 West 42nd Street. Walking times are estimates from map distance.
  • Useful facilities listed by the property: Free Wi-Fi, Air conditioning, Terrace. Availability, opening times and any fees must be checked for your dates.
Hampton Inn Times Square Central, New York
Best Value★ Our pick
8.6€431 / night

Hampton Inn Times Square Central

★★★Manhattan

Best forMost travellers · Sightseeing on foot

  • 8.6/10 from 2,544 guest reviews
  • ≈ 5 min walk to Times Square
  • Chosen from 20 hotels
2,544 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.6Price checked on Booking.com · 14 Oct 2026
  • Guests sayLocation: Central spot on a quiet side street near Times Square and subway stations.
  • Breakfast: Good variety with waffles, but served on disposable tableware in a crowded, small area.
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Best Value pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.6/10 from 2,544 guest reviews; joint review-score position 2 of 20 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Best Value choice: balances the guest score, the number of reviews and the reference price; it is not necessarily the cheapest hotel.
  • Location: Manhattan, New York. Address: 220 West 41st Street. Walking times are estimates from map distance.
  • Useful facilities listed by the property: Gym, Free Wi-Fi, Air conditioning. Availability, opening times and any fees must be checked for your dates.
The Knickerbocker Hotel, New York
Luxury
8.7€547 / night

The Knickerbocker Hotel

★★★★★Manhattan

Best forSpecial occasions · Sightseeing on foot

  • 8.7/10 from 2,217 guest reviews
  • ≈ 3 min walk to Times Square
  • Chosen from 20 hotels
2,217 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.5Price checked on Booking.com · 14 Oct 2026
  • Guests sayLocation: Central setting on Times Square near subway stations and major attractions.
  • Value For Money: High rates for rooms and dining do not match the limited amenities provided.
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Luxury pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.7/10 from 2,217 guest reviews; joint review-score position 1 of 20 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Luxury choice: 5 stars (official). Five-star hotels are prioritized; a four-star fallback must score at least 8.5.
  • Location: Manhattan, New York. Address: 6 Times Square. Walking times are estimates from map distance.
  • Useful facilities listed by the property: Gym, Restaurant, Family rooms, Free Wi-Fi, Air conditioning, Terrace. Availability, opening times and any fees must be checked for your dates.

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Reference rate: 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults, 1 room · Price checked on Booking.com · 14 Oct 2026.

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Where to stay in New York

All three picks are in Manhattan, so you can choose purely on budget and style.

Manhattan

Budget: Pod Times Square · ≈ 10 min walk to Times Square · Smart-budget trips, Sightseeing on foot

Best Value: Hampton Inn Times Square Central · ≈ 5 min walk to Times Square · Most travellers, Sightseeing on foot

Luxury: The Knickerbocker Hotel · ≈ 3 min walk to Times Square · Special occasions, Sightseeing on foot

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BudgetBest ValueLuxuryTimes Square · Madison Square Garden

New York hotels compared

PickHotelAreaStarsGuest scoreRef. price / night
BudgetPod Times SquareManhattan38.6 (16,603)€244
Best ValueHampton Inn Times Square CentralManhattan38.6 (2,544)€431
LuxuryThe Knickerbocker HotelManhattan58.7 (2,217)€547

Questions about hotels in New York

What is the best budget hotel in New York?
Pod Times Square (Manhattan): 8.6/10 · 16,603 reviews · €244 / night · Guests say: “Location: Walking distance to Times Square, Broadway theaters, and subway stations.”
What is the best value hotel in New York?
Hampton Inn Times Square Central (Manhattan): 8.6/10 · 2,544 reviews · €431 / night · Guests say: “Location: Central spot on a quiet side street near Times Square and subway stations.”
What is the best luxury hotel in New York?
The Knickerbocker Hotel (Manhattan): 8.7/10 · 2,217 reviews · €547 / night · Guests say: “Location: Central setting on Times Square near subway stations and major attractions.”
Where should I stay in New York?
Our three picks are in Manhattan. Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.
Are these hotel prices live?
No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on October 14, 2026. The booking link shows the current rate for your dates.

How we pick the three

Budget is the lowest eligible reference rate. Best Value balances price and guest score. Luxury prioritises five-star hotels; if none qualify, a four-star rated 8.5+ is labelled as an upscale alternative. Every pick shows its source, review count and when we checked it. This is a data-based shortlist, not a paid ranking. How we choose →

Sources

Guest scores, review counts, reference prices and hotel photos: Booking.com. City photos: Wikimedia Commons. Sights: Wikipedia. Maps: OpenStreetMap. Price checked on Booking.com · 14 Oct 2026.

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