The best hotels near Times Square in 2026 are The Times Square EDITION and The Knickerbocker for luxury, the New York Marriott Marquis for families and the Art Deco Hotel Edison for mid-range value. For budget stays, Moxy Times Square, Pod Times Square and YOTEL offer compact, well-designed rooms a short walk from Broadway.
Calm, sleek luxury above the chaos — with a terrace over Times Square.
The Times Square EDITION, from Ian Schrager and Marriott, offers serene, minimalist rooms high above Times Square, a lush terrace bar and a supper club, so the craziness below feels far away.
It is the most stylish luxury stay in the Theater District.
Good to know: Book a terrace drink at sunset over Times Square.
701 7th Ave, New York, NY
A 1906 landmark built by John Jacob Astor IV, with a rooftop bar over the ball drop.
The Knickerbocker was built in 1906 by John Jacob Astor IV and restored as a luxury hotel right at 42nd Street and Broadway. Its rooftop bar looks down on Times Square, close to the New Year's Eve ball.
Rooms are quiet and elegant despite the location.
Good to know: New Year's Eve packages sell out a year ahead.
6 Times Square, New York, NY
A huge Times Square hotel with a soaring atrium and a revolving rooftop restaurant.
The Marriott Marquis, on Broadway in the heart of Times Square, has around two thousand rooms around a vast atrium, glass elevators, and The View, New York's revolving rooftop restaurant and lounge.
It is practical for families and groups who want to walk to Broadway shows.
Good to know: Ask for a room facing Times Square if you want the full neon experience.
1535 Broadway, New York, NY
A 1931 Art Deco hotel in the middle of Broadway — good value for the location.
Hotel Edison opened in 1931 and still has its Art Deco lobby, on West 47th Street surrounded by Broadway theaters. Rooms are simple but comfortable, at prices well below the luxury hotels nearby.
It is a smart mid-range base for a theater-heavy trip.
Good to know: You can walk to most Broadway theaters in under five minutes.
228 W 47th St, New York, NY
Playful, compact rooms and a lively rooftop bar at an accessible price.
Moxy Times Square, on Seventh Avenue south of Times Square, offers small, cleverly designed rooms with a social, playful vibe, and a popular rooftop bar with Empire State Building views.
It suits younger travelers and couples who plan to be out most of the time.
Good to know: Rooms are compact — fold-away furniture helps, but pack light.
485 7th Ave, New York, NY
Tiny, smart 'pod' rooms — the budget way to sleep near Broadway.
Pod Times Square, on West 42nd Street, offers small, efficient rooms, including bunk options, at some of the lowest prices in the area, plus a rooftop and shared lounges.
It is ideal for solo travelers and friends on a budget.
Good to know: Bunk pods are good value for friends traveling together.
400 W 42nd St, New York, NY
Space-age cabins with smart beds and a huge outdoor terrace.
YOTEL New York, on Tenth Avenue near 42nd Street, uses compact, airline-inspired 'cabins' with motorised beds, and has one of the largest hotel terraces in the city.
It is a short walk west of the Theater District.
Good to know: The terrace is the hotel's best feature in warm weather.
570 10th Ave, New York, NY
For a first trip and a Broadway-heavy itinerary, yes — the subway connections are the best in the city and the theaters are steps away. The trade-off is crowds and noise. Ask for a high floor away from the street, or stay a few blocks west or north for a calmer feel.
Yes — Le Marais, Sen Sakana, Miznon's kosher location, Rosie's Kosher Pizza and Mr. Broadway are all within walking distance. See our kosher guides for details.