NYC has hundreds of fantastic hotels-- here are some of our favorite boutique gems. 

These hotels are the top recommendations from the Safarist community and have been personally vetted and endorsed by our team of hospitality experts.

The Ned NoMad

Midtown is having a renaissance right about now...this slice of NYC is a veritable playground for adult fun... You may even be surprised at the pockets of calm you can unearth amidst these skyscrapers, and the unsuspecting residential streets with A+ dining gems.

...the neighborhood is...home to New York landmarks like the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, the headquarters of the United Nations, Rockefeller Center and Times Square.

At the very heart of Manhattan lies the land of historic hotels, Michelin-starred restaurants and an abundance of riches. After a brief blimp due to the pandemic, the Old World glamour of Midtown is back thanks to a flurry of new openings. With plenty of new things to discover around every corner, there are tons of reasons why this iconic neighborhood has not lost its luster.

Midtown Manhattan

These hotels stand out for value, hospitality, and/or design but are generally under the radar.

The Marlton Hotel

New York's most bohemian neighborhood spawned some major historical moments, from the Beats to LGBTQ rights. It's also home to a bevy of beloved institutions and a spirit unlike any other.

Gorgeous real estate, lines for brunch wrapping around the block, Washington Square Park and well-dressed New Yorkers are just a few of the things that come to mind when we think of [the West Village] and Greenwich Village

Greenwich Village

The Whitby Hotel

The Bowery Hotel

Famed for its punk glory days, the East Village abounds with no-frills dives, grungy tattoo shops and record stores

As one of the most iconic neighborhoods in the whole city, the East Village inevitably draws strong opinions. Home to great bars, tons of young people, creativity galore and excellent food, there’s tons to love about this sprawling neighborhood.

...the East Village has blossomed into a downtown epicenter of cool where eccentricity and nightlife flourish...home to top restaurants and cultural hubs like Little Ukraine as well as generations of new college students from nearby universities that carry on the neighborhood’s stylish and bohemian legacy.

East Village

These hotels have been recommended by industry-leaders including but not limited to Condé Nast, Goop, Travel + Leisure, and more, and have been featured in "Best of Lists" by travel experts we trust.

The Hotel Chelsea

The Dominick

New York City

The Fifth Avenue Hotel

The William Vale

...Greenpoint—a Polish immigrant enclave—has everything you could want out of a Brooklyn neighbhorhood. Greenpoint's gorgeous waterfront views and historic buildings suggest an atmosphere that is comparable to low-key Brooklyn Heights.

Steeped in historic Polish culture and modern millennial influences, Greenpoint is one of Brooklyn’s trendiest neighborhoods. Relatively off the beaten path, Greenpoint retains its grounded charm due to its lack of tourist attractions—and that’s why we love it