New York Travel Guide

The city that never sleeps. Culture, food, everything.

Best Time

April – June, September – November

Budget/Day

$100–$160

Mid-Range/Day

$200–$350

Getting Around

Subway

Top Things to Do

1Central Park

Manhattan's 843-acre green heart. Walk, bike, row a boat, or catch a free concert.

Free

2Metropolitan Museum of Art

One of the world's greatest art collections spanning 5,000 years across 2 million sq ft.

$30 suggested

3Brooklyn Bridge Walk

Cross the iconic 1883 bridge on foot for stunning skyline views. Best at sunset.

Free

Where to Eat

New York slice$3–$6

1Joe's Pizza

Chinese hand-pulled noodles$8–$15

2Xi'an Famous Foods

Steakhouse$60–$120

3Peter Luger Steak House

Where to Stay

Budget · Upper West Side

1HI New York City Hostel

Mid-Range · Lower East Side

2citizenM New York Bowery

Luxury · Midtown

3The Plaza

Getting Around

Subway/bus $2.90 per ride. 7-day unlimited MetroCard $34. Taxis start at $3.50.