| the casual rooms feature shared or en suite bathrooms, european linens and either ceiling fans or a/c. this laid-back, budget hotel is located on the upper west side, and is a 4-block walk from central park and 3 blocks from the subway. some have bunk beds. the hotel offers an internet kiosk on the ground floor. superior rooms add exposed brick walls, leather armchairs, flat-screen tvs and ipod docks. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
John F Kennedy International Airport 35 min
Rockefeller Center (14 min)
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & giant Christmas tree. American Museum of Natural History (8 min)
From dinosaurs to outer space and everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders. The Museum of Modern Art (13 min)
Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant. Statue of Liberty National Monument (24 min)
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours, a museum & city views. Empire State Building (18 min)
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors. The Metropolitan Museum of Art (9 min)
A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary. The High Line (12 min)
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views. Bryant Park (14 min)
Green space behind the NY Public Library's main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks. Times Square (13 min)
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows. One World Trade Center (23 min)
A casual cafe, a bar with small plates & American fine dining with views from the 101st floor. Central Park (15 min)
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir. Chrysler Building (17 min)
Shimmering art deco skyscraper from 1930 whose spire once made it the world's tallest building. Grand Central Terminal (17 min)
Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining. Brooklyn Bridge (23 min)
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (8 min)
Frank Lloyd Wright–designed modern-art museum with an architecturally significant spiral rotunda. | 
