🇺🇸United States·Americas
New York City
The city that never sleeps
dest.flightsFrom
£299
dest.hotelsFrom
£150/per night
dest.budgetPerDay
£200
dest.avgTemp
13°C
dest.bestTime
April to June, September to November
dest.safety
7.9/10
dest.about New York City
New York City is the world's most iconic urban destination — a place where every neighbourhood tells a different story. From the skyscrapers of Midtown to the brownstones of Brooklyn, the galleries of Chelsea to the food halls of the Lower East Side, NYC rewards every visitor with an experience unlike anywhere else on Earth.
dest.topHighlights
Central Park
843 acres of green space in the heart of Manhattan — cycling, rowing, and people-watching
Statue of Liberty
Take the ferry to Liberty Island and climb to the crown for harbour views
The High Line
An elevated park built on a disused railway line through the Meatpacking District
Times Square
The neon-lit crossroads of the world — overwhelming, electric, and unmissable
Brooklyn Bridge
Walk across the iconic 1883 suspension bridge for Manhattan skyline views
MoMA
The Museum of Modern Art — Warhol, Picasso, Pollock, and the world's finest modern collection
dest.thingsToDo New York City
- Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge at sunrise
- Cycle through Central Park
- Take the ferry to the Statue of Liberty
- Explore the High Line
- Visit MoMA or the Met
- Eat your way through Chelsea Market
- Watch a Broadway show
- Explore Brooklyn's DUMBO neighbourhood
dest.weather New York City
dest.bestMonthsToVisit April to June, September to November
4-dest.day New York City dest.itinerary
Manhattan Icons
- ·Brooklyn Bridge sunrise walk
- ·Lower Manhattan & 9/11 Memorial
- ·High Line & Chelsea Market
- ·Times Square at night
Uptown & Culture
- ·Central Park morning
- ·The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- ·Upper West Side lunch
- ·MoMA afternoon
Brooklyn Day
- ·DUMBO & Brooklyn Bridge Park
- ·Smorgasburg food market
- ·Williamsburg boutiques
- ·Rooftop bar sunset
Statue of Liberty & Downtown
- ·Ferry to Liberty Island
- ·Ellis Island Museum
- ·Wall Street & Charging Bull
- ·Broadway show evening
dest.whereToEat New York City
Eleven Madison Park
Plant-based Fine Dining · Flatiron · $$$$
Katz's Delicatessen
Jewish Deli · Lower East Side · $
Le Bernardin
French Seafood · Midtown · $$$$
Roberta's
Pizza · Bushwick, Brooklyn · $$
dest.practicalInformation
dest.visaRequirements
ESTA required for UK, EU, Australian, and most Western visitors (apply online, $21, valid 2 years). Full visa required for other nationalities. Apply 72+ hours before travel.
dest.gettingAround
NYC Subway (24/7, best value), yellow cabs, Uber/Lyft, Citi Bike for short trips. OMNY contactless payment works on all MTA services. Walking in Manhattan is often fastest.
dest.currency
USD (Dollar)
dest.timezoneLanguage
GMT-5 (GMT-4 in summer) · English
dest.frequentlyAskedQuestions
How many days do I need in New York?
5–7 days covers the main boroughs. 3 days for a highlights-only visit. New York rewards longer stays — there's always more to discover.
What is the best neighbourhood to stay in?
Midtown for convenience, Lower East Side for nightlife, Brooklyn for a local feel, Upper West Side for Central Park access.
Is New York safe?
NYC is much safer than its reputation suggests. Stick to tourist areas, be aware of your surroundings on the subway late at night, and keep valuables secure.
