able to spend week or even more in New York, but hotel prices are steep so I'm wondering whether we could have say 4 or 5 days in Manhattan, and possibly 2/3 days out of town - up to say 2 hours on public transport. We are first time visitors from UK, love scenery and sights, rather than night life, and would like to make the most of our time without breaking the bank.
Anywhere you'd recommend out of town?
Our airport will be Newark; incidentally is early May a good time, weather-wise?
Too many questions I know!!
Thanks in advance for all answers.
2007-01-23 01:54:42 · 10 answers · asked by David B 2 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ New York City
Price drop off after Memorial Day. So if you can come in the first week in June, you might get better prices.
BTW, is saving $200 worth losing 8 hours of NYC time?
Maybe you could spend a couple of days in Boston or Philly. You can get to either one from NYC in 2.5 (philly) to 3.5 (boston) hours. You can catch a bus there for $30 or so roundtrip.
2007-01-23 03:44:56 · answer #1 · answered by NYC_Since_the_90s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is plenty of scenery going up the Hudson River an hour or two. This is the "Sleepy Hollow" area including West Point Military Academy. Take a train from Grand Central Terminal directly north up the Hudson. You will want to know exactly where you are going, where you will stay, and the train to take.
If you want to rent a car you can continue up into Vermont. May is a little early for the summer music festivals, but you will enjoy the towns. Completely different from New York City.
Another option is "The Hamptons" on eastern Long Island. This is a playground of the rich and famous. You can take the Hampton Jitney from midtown Manhattan. This is a private shuttle service going non-stop to The Hamptons. Ask at your hotel about booking on the Hampton Jitney. It's for locals going there for the weekends. Enjoy your visit.
2007-01-23 04:35:05 · answer #2 · answered by Blu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recommend looking for accomodation in Jersey City, New Jersey. It's a pretty place, it's right across the river (there is an underground network called the PATH train which will take you to Manhattan in minutes) It's also a hell of a lot cheaper! Enjoy your stay it's all a great place!
I love every visit I have had, been 3 times and I'm a Brit too. It will be late Spring/ early Summer when you go which will be just about perfect.
Taxi's from Newark are well managed and policed by an official cab finder so you won't get ripped off. They give you a price before you go. Remember to tip in bars, restaurants etc. The tipping culture is different to the UK, about 10% of the bill. Greenwich Village is brilliant in NYC and the PATH goes to Christopher Street, right in the heart of the Village.
2007-01-23 02:05:03 · answer #3 · answered by bumbleboi 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are a lot of good hotels in the borough of Queens that charge about half the price of those in Manhattan (or even less). While that's not near Newark Airport, it's more conveinent to the city. I stayed at the Comfort Inn--Briarwood (near JFK) for $85 a night. The hotel was just steps from the subway, from which it was about a 20 minute ride to Midtown. There are similar hotels all over Queens, ranging from $70 - $90 a night.
2007-01-23 14:41:42 · answer #4 · answered by dmb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
May should b fantastic! Actually, any time in NYC can be fantastic! Tons to do in the city, tons more to do just outside of it. As was already mentioned, the Hudson Valley would be an excellent choice. http://www.travelhudsonvalley.org/ West Point, New Paltz, wineries, and lots more. Also, as stated,to the east is Long Island. http://www.discoverlongisland.com/home.cfm Also tons to do! and easier public transportation. From Revolutionary War history to Teddy Roosevelt's birthplace to the hoi polloi in the Hamptons to wineries and farms, oh and miles and miles of beaches. If it's a warm spring the beaches will be beautiful! (the water will be rather brisk) You coulod also head west (southwest really) to Philly http://www.gophila.com/ or New Jersey http://www.state.nj.us/travel/. I am very biased, as a New Yorker, I'd say stay here, but everyone will have their own very good ideas.
As far as hotels in and around the city, I always advise checking out Frommer's website for recommendations (, and for the city, pick up a copy of Pauline Frommer's New York City. It is an excellent guide. Check out the Travel Talk section at the website also, you might get tons more ideas there.
I hope that helped. So much to do, so little time!!!
Good luck planning and I hope you have an AWESOME trip!!!
2007-01-23 06:23:19 · answer #5 · answered by duker918 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend staying in Jersey City. I live in Hoboken, the next town over, and I'm always in Jersey City. The hotels are cheaper - my favorite is the Hyatt, which sits right on the riverfront so you get spectacular views of the NYC skyline. Lower Manhattan is only 2 stops away from Jersey City on the PATH train (fare is $1.50 each way) and then it's very easy to transfer to the NYC subway system after you get to Manhattan.
If you're looking for cheaper hotels, try the Clarion on Park Avenue & 29th - it's very small but clean and quiet and very affordable. Also try kimptonhotels.com.
2007-01-23 08:34:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the Marriott at Newark Airport. If you book early enough you can get some good rates. You can take the shuttle from the airport to the Newark Penn train station and from there to Manhattan Penn Station. Go to www.Marriott.com. it has an indoor pool as well.
may is lovely there
2007-01-24 14:47:22 · answer #7 · answered by kadel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-01 02:03:36 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
find a hotel in New Jersey or Brooklyn. It is easy access into Manhattan from there on the trains.
2007-01-23 04:37:02 · answer #9 · answered by b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay in New Jersey! Prices are 1/3 of NYC. And you are only minutes outside of the city..
2007-01-23 02:01:16 · answer #10 · answered by BigWashSr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋