Best New York City hotels near Times Square, reviewed

One of the world’s most famous neighbourhoods, New York’s Times Square is an area unlike any other; a cacophony of dazzling electronic billboards, flickering lights and historic parade of Broadway theatres tourists continue to flock to in their millions each year to bask in its timeless neon glow.

When The New York Times newspaper relocated here in 1904, the hotels, theatres and restaurants moved in – and its reputation as a larger-than-life epicentre of entertainment was set in lights. Nowadays, it’s considered at the heart of the city, a must-visit sight and favourite city base, especially among New York first timers, packing in hotels for all needs and budgets.

From luxurious to no-frills, cool to classic, in the thick of the neon hubbub to on the leafy periphery, here’s our pick of the best hotels near Times Square.

Best hotels near Times Square, New York City

At a glance

1. Hotel Edison

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There’s nearly 100 years of history at this art deco hotel named after legendary inventor, Thomas Edison, who switched the lights on when it opened in 1931. Moments from Times Square’s neon glow and Broadway, it’s a particularly good choice for first-timers, families and the budget conscious. Rooms and suites are spacious – some even have small outdoor terraces and sleep up to six. Budget travellers will appreciate basic breakfast vouchers to use in one of several nearby eateries. Pre-Broadway show, grab a drink in the ground-floor Rum House, a piano bar that retains a 1930s New York atmosphere.

Address: 228 West 47th Street, New York, NY 10036

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2. Arlo Midtown

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A stylish no-frills stay beckons at this 38^th Street hotel with a sought-after Midtown West location four blocks from New York first-timer hotspots, Times Square, the Empire State Building and Broadway. Chic, compact rooms make best use of limited space: hooks and hangers are used in place of wardrobes, and suitcases slide neatly under comfy king beds, while the bigger ones have outdoor terraces. When the city buzz gets too much, there’s a casual day-to-night café…