There’s always something happening in New York City. If you find yourself bored here, it’s on you. When it comes to staycations in the Big Apple, the options are endless! Whether your idea of fun includes a leisurely walk across the Brooklyn Bridge on a sunny day, catching an off-Broadway show, wandering aimlessly through Central Park, admiring world-famous art at The Met, exploring the bustling South Street Seaport, enjoying a slice of pizza at Scarr’s on the Lower East Side, or unwinding with a craft cocktail at a rooftop bar like Tavern29 in Midtown East, New York City offers something for everyone. It’s the best city in the world for locals who want to play tourist for a long weekend or even an entire week filled with activities.

Recently, New York City was ranked as one of the top staycation destinations by WalletHub. According to Harper’s Bazaar, a staycation in NYC is often the perfect form of therapy for locals. It’s a chance to retreat, regroup mentally, and rediscover the magic that makes both locals and visitors fall in love with this vibrant metropolis.

To make the most of your New York City staycation, you’ll want to book a hotel that offers easy access to iconic landmarks, delicious eateries, trendy nightlife, and ample shopping opportunities. Here are the top 10 staycation hotels in NYC:

1. **Westgate New York Grand Central**
Located in Midtown East Manhattan’s historic Tudor City neighborhood, Westgate New York Grand Central is an iconic retreat built in 1931. With its gothic-revival architecture, the 23-floor, 300-room hotel offers proximity to landmarks such as Grand Central Terminal, Empire State Building, Times Square, Bryant Park, Rockefeller Center, and United Nations Plaza. The new Luxe rooms feature Serenity Beds, herringbone wood flooring, full private bathrooms with quartz vanity and LED mirrors, oversized desks, flat-screen TVs, and triple-pane windows. Some rooms even have balconies overlooking the city. Hotel amenities include Tudor City Marketplace & Tavern, a fitness center, a business center, and valet parking.

2. **Roger Smith Hotel**
Built in 1926 as the Winthrop Hotel, the family-owned Roger Smith Hotel offers spacious guestrooms, a daily evening reception, and fitness passes to the nearby New York Sports Club. The hotel features popular hangouts like Lily’s Bar & Lounge and Henry’s Rooftop Bar, which also serve as rotating art gallery spaces showcasing local artists.

3. **Bentley Hotel**
Situated on the Upper East Side, the 21-story Bentley Hotel offers scenic views of the East River and the 59th Street Bridge. It’s close to The Rockefeller University, Central Park, and Fifth Avenue shopping. Converted from an office building into a hotel in 1993, the Bentley has a lobby bar perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring Manhattan.

4. **Sanctuary Hotel**
Just three minutes from Times Square, this luxury boutique hotel offers 115 guestrooms, a complimentary continental breakfast buffet, multiple dining options including Tender Steak & Sushi Restaurant, and a rooftop bar with scenic views. Guests have access to NYSC Elite Health Club.

5. **Kixby Hotel**
Located in Herald Square, the 195-room Kixby Hotel (formerly Hotel Metro) offers proximity to Bryant Park and the Theater District. The hotel features a rooftop bar called The Lookup Rooftop and Lot 15 Cocktail Bar & Lounge, with plenty of shopping opportunities nearby on Fifth Avenue.

6. **Parker New York**
Near Carnegie Hall and Central Park, the 729-room Parker New York (formerly Le Parker Meridien) offers hidden eatery Burger Joint, two additional restaurants (Norma’s and Knave), a heated indoor pool, and a fitness center/spa called Gravity. The hotel is close to The Museum of Modern Art and Rockefeller Center.

7. **Artezen Hotel**
Located in the Financial District, this hotel features 89 “high-tech suites,” a fitness center, a business center, and bicycle rentals. It is less than one mile from Lower Manhattan attractions such as One World Trade Center, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, and the Brooklyn Bridge.

8. **Hotel Beacon**
Known as “The Jewel of the Upper West Side,” the historic Hotel Beacon is adjacent to the Beacon Theatre and close to Central Park and the American Museum of Natural History. Built in 1928, the hotel boasts spacious two-bedroom suites and the popular Beach Bar.

9. **Ink 48 Hotel**
Housed in a former printing press building in Hell’s Kitchen, Ink 48 Hotel offers 222 “loft-like” guestrooms and suites, an eatery called PRINT featuring farm-to-table cuisine, and a rooftop bar with great views. It provides easy access to Hudson Yards’ specialty shops and trendy restaurants.

10. **Hotel 50 Bowery**
Located in Chinatown, this 24-story boutique hotel is a gateway to exploring neighborhoods like Little Italy, SoHo, and the Lower East Side. Onsite amenities include a 24-hour fitness center and The Crown rooftop bar with great views. The hotel also features an onsite gallery operated by the Museum of Chinese in America.

To ensure your NYC staycation is memorable, do some planning and create a detailed budget that includes hotel costs, dining, and attractions. Build in some relaxation time, such as sleeping in, visiting a rooftop bar, renting bikes to tour the neighborhood, checking out lesser-known attractions like The Houdini Museum, or trying new cuisine. Limit your technology use to truly unwind. After all, you’re on staycation!