New York, USA 2025 — Things to Do, Hotels, How to Get

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Times Square

sightseeing

Iconic neon-lit crossroads with Broadway theaters, billboards, and New Year's Eve ball drop.

Central Park

recreation

843-acre urban oasis with lakes, Bethesda Fountain, zoo, Strawberry Fields, and carriage rides.

Midtown Manhattan

sightseeing

Business heart with Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Grand Central, and Fifth Avenue.

Brooklyn

local

Trendy borough with DUMBO views, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Prospect Park, and diverse neighborhoods.

SoHo

shopping

Cast-iron architecture district with designer boutiques, art galleries, and cobblestone streets.

Upper East Side

culture

Museum Mile with Met, Guggenheim, Frick Collection, and elegant townhouses.

Greenwich Village

local

Bohemian neighborhood with jazz clubs, Washington Square Park, comedy clubs, and brownstones.

Harlem

culture

Historic African American cultural center with Apollo Theater, soul food, and jazz heritage.

Chelsea

art

Art gallery district with High Line park, Chelsea Market, and contemporary art scene.

Williamsburg

local

Brooklyn's hipster hub with indie music venues, craft breweries, vintage shops, and waterfront.

Lower East Side

nightlife

Historic immigrant neighborhood with Tenement Museum, trendy bars, and eclectic nightlife.

Financial District

sightseeing

Wall Street area with 9/11 Memorial, One World Trade Center, Statue of Liberty ferries, and Battery Park.

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AirTrain + Subway: $11 total (1.5h). LIRR from Jamaica: $11-17 (45min). Taxi/Uber: $70-90 flat rate + tolls (45-90min depending on traffic).

NO! Public transit is excellent, parking is expensive ($40-80/day) and traffic is terrible. Subway runs 24/7. Walk, take subway, or use Uber/Lyft.

April-June and September-November. Summer is hot and humid, winter is cold (but festive). January is cheapest for hotels.

Travel Tips

Useful tips for visiting New York

Get an OMNY card or use tap-to-pay for subway ($2.90 per ride). Unlimited weekly pass $34, but OMNY caps at $34/week automatically.

Pizza slices, food trucks, and bodegas make eating cheap possible ($10-15/meal). Avoid restaurants in Times Square - tourist traps!

Book Broadway shows on TodayTix app or TKTS booth (up to 50% off). Same-day tickets often available.

Free attractions: Central Park, High Line, Brooklyn Bridge walk, Staten Island Ferry (Statue of Liberty views), many museums have free hours.

Weather

Average temperature by month

Now

1°

54%11 м/с

Today

5°-1°

Tomorrow

8°-1°

Wed

6°3°

Thu

5°-6°

Fri

0°-7°

Sat

4°0°

Sun

3°-4°

4°

-3°Jan

5°

-2°Feb

10°

2°Mar

16°

7°Apr

22°

12°May

27°

18°Jun

30°

21°Jul

29°

21°Aug

25°

17°Sep

18°

11°Oct

13°

6°Nov

6°

0°Dec

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2.9 $

MTA

Same fare as subway, good for crosstown travel

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Yellow cabs everywhere, Uber/Lyft popular

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Prices

Cost of food, accommodation and services

Cafes & Restaurants

Lunch

18 $

Restaurant dinner

100 $

Street Food

Local dish

8 $

Drinks

Coffee

4 $

Beer in bar

8 $

Fast Food

Big Mac

7 $

Groceries

Water 1.5L

2 $

Weekly groceries

100 $

Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.

Accommodation

Hotels and rental prices

Hostel dorm

50 $ / night

Hostel private room

120 $ / night

Hotel 2★

150 $ / night

Hotel 3★

250 $ / night

Hotel 4★

400 $ / night

Hotel 5★

700 $ / night

Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.

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NEW LAW effective March 2026: All retail/food businesses MUST accept cash! Ending cashless-only stores trend. Subway OMNY contactless or MetroCard work. Street vendors, halal carts, tips cash-only. Some previously cashless shops now installing cash registers. Very card-friendly but legal cash requirement returning.

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US Dollar (USD). Currency Exchange International at Penn Station (345 7th Ave), Upper East Side (134½ E 62nd St), Times Square Marriott Marquis convenient locations. AVOID: JFK/LaGuardia/Newark airport exchange - worst rates. Reserve large amounts online for pickup - better rates. Bank ATMs everywhere - Chase, Citi, BofA. Most expensive US city - plan budget carefully!

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18%

15-20% restaurants mandatory. $1-2 per drink, $2-5 taxi/rideshare, 15-20% delivery. Service workers depend on tips - always tip generously.

Safety

High safety level

Tourist area with low crime rate

One of the safest big cities in the USA. Watch for pickpockets in Times Square and subway. Avoid empty subway cars at night. Most neighborhoods are safe.