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Where to stay near the Empire State Building

The Empire State Building stands on Fifth Avenue at 34th Street, at the southern end of Midtown. Midtown hotels put it within a short walk, and Greenwich Village and SoHo are a few stops away by subway.

Closest area

MidtownAbout 17 minutes' walk · ~$280/night

Empire State Building and nearby areas on the map

Areas closest to the Empire State Building

Ordered by distance. Walking times are estimates from the middle of each area; prices are typical mid-range doubles, updated Sep 2026.

  1. 1. MidtownAbout 17 minutes' walk · ~$280/nightSkyscrapers, Broadway theatres and Central Park's southern edge. The most convenient base in the city, and the busiest.Best for First visit · Business
  2. 2. Greenwich VillageAbout 34 minutes' walk · ~$330/nightTree-lined streets, jazz clubs, comedy cellars and some of the best restaurants in the city. The downtown New York many people fall for.Best for Nightlife · First visit
  3. 3. SoHo3.1 km, best by public transport · ~$380/nightCobbled streets, cast-iron buildings and flagship stores. Stylish and central to downtown, and one of the most expensive places to stay.Best for Upscale · First visit
  4. 4. Lower East Side3.7 km, best by public transport · ~$260/nightOld tenements, delis and a dense bar scene. Gritty, lively and better value than the rest of downtown.Best for Nightlife · Budget
  5. 5. Upper West Side4.4 km, best by public transport · ~$270/nightLeafy residential streets between Central Park and the Hudson, with the Natural History Museum and quick subways to Midtown.Best for Families · Upscale

Hotels near the Empire State Building

Our picks in Midtown, the closest area.

Best value

Pod Times Square

Why we like it: Tiny, well-designed rooms and a rooftop bar.

Typical budget rate in Midtown: ~$170/night

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Best value

Arlo Midtown

Why we like it: Compact modern rooms and a big roof terrace.

Typical mid-range rate in Midtown: ~$280/night

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Luxury pick

The Peninsula New York

Why we like it: Grand hotel on Fifth Avenue with a rooftop bar.

Typical luxury rate in Midtown: ~$650/night

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Getting there

34 St–Herald Sq (B, D, F, M, N, Q, R and W trains) and 34 St–Penn Station, with PATH trains at 33rd Street.

Tips for visiting

  • Tickets are timed; book online and go about an hour before sunset to see the city by day and lit up at night.
  • The 86th-floor open-air deck is included in the standard ticket; the 102nd floor costs extra.
  • For a view with the Empire State Building in it, go up Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center, a 15-minute walk north.

Staying near the Empire State Building: FAQs

What is the best area to stay near the Empire State Building?

Midtown is the closest area we cover, about 17 minutes' walk from the Empire State Building, with mid-range hotels from about $280 a night. Skyscrapers, Broadway theatres and Central Park's southern edge. The most convenient base in the city, and the busiest.

How much do hotels near the Empire State Building cost?

In Midtown, expect about $170 a night for a budget double, $280 mid-range and $650 for luxury. These are typical rates outside peak events, not live prices.

What is the nearest station to the Empire State Building?

34 St–Herald Sq (B, D, F, M, N, Q, R and W trains) and 34 St–Penn Station, with PATH trains at 33rd Street.

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