Where to stay
Best neighbourhoods
in New York
Every neighbourhood scored for walkability, value, local feel, and more. Honest trade-offs on each — no superlatives without substance.
Top pick
Upper West Side
New York's most liveable family neighbourhood — brownstones, Central Park, and actual New Yorkers.
Upper West Side
Top pickNew York's most liveable family neighbourhood — brownstones, Central Park, and actual New Yorkers.
9/10
Walk
5/10
Price
8/10
Local
7/10
Central
Chelsea & West Village
GoodThe High Line, the best restaurants in New York, and the most beautiful neighbourhood streets in the city.
10/10
Walk
4/10
Price
7/10
Local
8/10
Central
Brooklyn (Williamsburg & DUMBO)
Trade-offThe borough that took over — better food, lower prices, and the Manhattan skyline as the backdrop.
9/10
Walk
6/10
Price
7/10
Local
7/10
Central
Lower East Side & SoHo
Trade-offNew York's most creative downtown — independent shops, restaurants, and the city's best nightlife.
9/10
Walk
5/10
Price
6/10
Local
8/10
Central
Midtown Manhattan
AvoidMaximum New York convenience — Times Square, Central Park, and every subway line within reach.
9/10
Walk
2/10
Price
2/10
Local
10/10
Central
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