![]() ![]() Be sure to master happy hour as it will save you a lot of money. Plan on spending at minimum $50+ per person on food, $20 per person on activities minimum, $100+ on the hotel (for one room), and extra if you plan on going out (cocktails are usually $10-15). ![]() For budgeting tips, read my master NYC on a budget post where all of the activities are FREE. Click for my picks for affordable hotels in New York City You might also want to look into the Pod hotel chain for affordable rooms in central locations. You might also find some affordable picks along the Lower East Side. In Brooklyn, look in Williamsburg, Dumbo, or Clinton Hill. However, for those seeking a more alternative experience and/or lower price tag with a short train ride to the sites, stay in Astoria or Long Island City in Queens. Click for my insider guide to affordable hotels in New York City. If you’re not on a tight budget, you’re best off staying off in Midtown or the Village if you can afford it since both locations make sightseeing easiest. Where to Stay in New York City & How Much Spending Money You’ll Need You can click here for tips on how to use the NYC subway. ![]() This is separate from New York’s subway system. Newark International Airport is in New Jersey, so plan on 30+ minutes on NJ transit. ![]() LaGuardia requires a bus and a train, but it’s a quick hop to Manhattan. You can also book your own shuttle in between Downtown Manhattan and JFK/any other airport if you don’t want to worry about it. JFK is easily accessible via the Airtrain & A train and/or LIRR. Otherwise, you will fly into JFK, LaGuardia, or Newark. If you’re on the East Coast, you can take Megabus directly to Manhattan. Google has recently really improved their offers for food recommendations. If you have only one day in New York City, you can still see Manhattan!īefore you visit New York City: Download Google Maps & the FREE map at the bottom with all mentioned places as well as Yelp for food. You can spend 3 days in New York City, but it’s cutting it close–and you’ll need to come back again. How long to spend in NYC? 5 days in NYC is actually the perfect amount if it’s your first visit. Feel free to pick from the days (and activities), but keep in mind that New York City is BIG, so you change up this itinerary, you might have a lengthy train or taxi ride between places. There’s a FREE downloadable map with all the best places to see in New York City in 5 days.įYI: This is a suggested itinerary for five days, so not everything may be your cup of tea. The Big Apple has so much to offer year-round, so most of these tips can be also used over the holidays. This is a local guide, so although I cover the famous sites, I encourage you to see the smaller neighborhoods/places that make New York special. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases (if applicable). Please see my disclosure for more information. ![]()
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