As one of the most visited cities in the world, New York has thousands of places to stay. For cruise passengers, that’s a great thing. It means you can find somewhere to stay close to the port and near many of the city’s attractions.
In fact, if you are coming from out of town, we highly recommend extending your trip by a day or two to take in some of the city sites. Meanwhile, staying near the Manhattan Cruise Terminal makes things easy and convenient come sail day.
The terminal is near many major landmarks like Central Park, Radio City Music Hall, and Times Square. As well, when it comes time to head to your cruise, staying nearby means you can simply walk to the port and don’t have to deal with finding transportation if you don’t want to do so.
To help you out, we’ve rounded up a listing of a number of hotels that are closest to the Manhattan terminal. This is by no means meant to be an exhaustive list of available hotels, but simply some of your best options if you want to stay near the port.
Click on the name of each hotel to read reviews and more on Kayak.com.
(Looking for more inexpensive options? We’ve rounded up the nearest cruise hotels that won’t break the budget.)
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New York Hotels Near the Manhattan Cruise Port
Comfort Inn Midtown West
Just about a block from the water and under a mile’s walk to the cruise port (or even closer depending on which pier your ship uses), this Comfort Inn is extremely close. It provides unpretentious accommodations with free breakfast and free wi-fi, as well as flat panel TV, in-room coffee/tea-maker, baggage storage, and 24-hour front desk.
- Price: $$
- Distance to Port: 0.7 miles
- Review Rating: 3.5 out of 5
Paramount Times Square
Many people choose to spend some time in the city before their cruise. In that case, the Paramount might be a good option. It sits right near Times Square, but only a little over a mile away from the port. It’s also next to the Richard Rodgers Theater, if you’re lucky enough to catch tickets to see Hamilton (currently showing).
- Price: $$-$$$
- Distance to Port: 1.2 miles
- Review Rating: 3.5 out of 5
Pod Times Square
One mile from the cruise ships, Pod Times Square offers “impossibly affordable to stay at the center of the City That Never Sleeps, all while enjoying unique, urban chic accommodations that value efficiency over fuss.” The hotel’s comparatively lower room rates are based on the fact that they’ve “stripped our hotel rooms down to efficient and affordable spaces with all the essentials.”
In other words, the size of their smaller accommodations may remind you of an inside cabin on a cruise ship, but the trade-off can shave some pre-cruise expenses from your trip.
- Price: $$
- Distance to Port: 1 mile
- Review Rating: 4 out of 5
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/Central Park
Sitting just a couple of blocks from the Hudson River and less than half a mile from the cruise port, this Fairfield Inn is ideal if you simply want to be as close to the ship as possible. The well-known brand offers all sorts of freebies for guests, including wi-fi, breakfast, and fitness center. You can also walk to Central Park for a wonderful evening before you cruise.
- Price: $$
- Distance to Port: 0.4 miles
- Review Rating: 4 out of 5
Holiday Inn Express Manhattan Midtown West
Holiday Inn is well-known for offering comfortable stays, and this spot fits the bill with a review rating of nearly 4 out of 5 stars. This spot is just 1,000 feet from the Intrepid Sea, Air, & Space Museum, giving you something fun to do the day before your cruise. Come the day of your sailing, it’s an easy half-mile walk to the ship.
- Price: $$-$$$
- Distance to Port: 0.4 miles
- Review Rating: 4 out of 5
YOTEL New York
Looking for somewhere modern and trendy? Then YOTEL New York might fit the bill. The hotel features a lot of modern conveniences, including automated kiosk check-in and a luggage-storing robot. The New York location also features a rooftop terrace that’s a popular hangout on warm evenings and Green Room 42, a cabaret club with ‘drunk musicals’ and dueling pianos.
- Price: $$
- Distance to Port: 0.9 miles
- Review Rating: 4 out of 5
Belvedere Hotel
Describing itself as “the sophisticated side of luxury,” the Belvedere Hotel provides a classic luxury hotel feel in the heart of Manhattan. What else would you expect from a hotel that’s been around since the 1920s? You’re located just blocks from Times Square an a 20-minute walk to the cruise port. The hotel also gets great ratings, with many people citing its great location.
- Price: $$
- Distance to Port: 0.9 miles
- Review Rating: 4 out of 5
Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan
It simply doesn’t get closer to Times Square if you’re interested in spending some time in the city before you cruise. The Crowne Plaza literally overlooks the area and you can be in the middle of it all within a few steps outside. Even with that location, you are only a mile from the ship. The hotel also recently underwent an $85 million renovation… perhaps that’s one reason it earns strong reviews.
- Price: $$-$$$
- Distance to Port: 1.0 miles
- Review Rating: 4 out of 5
Hilton Times Square
This hotel earns mention as one of the highest-reviewed on our list. It’s a little more than a mile from the Manhattan Cruise Terminal, and in the heart of the action near Times Square. The 44-story hotel includes a lobby bar and restaurant both overlooking the bustling scene outside.
- Price: $$-$$$
- Distance to Port: 1.3 miles
- Review Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Kimpton Ink48 Hotel
A short 5-minute walk from this hotel will have you at the cruise ships at the Manhattan terminal. Attractive and stylish, the Kimpton Ink48 offers boutique hotel accommodations in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood of Manhattan. Amenities include rooms with city and/or river views, a rooftop bar, and bikes available for guest use. If you want nice and next to the cruise terminal, this is your spot.
- Price: $$-$$$
- Distance to Port: 0.4 miles
- Review Rating: 4.5 out of 5
The Manhattan Club
The Manhattan Club is just a couple of blocks from Central Park, and right across from Carnegie Hall. With a focus on luxury, the hotel offers suites (making them ideal for families that need a little more space) with kitchenettes, concierge services, a fitness center, free wi-fi, and valet parking. Best of all, you can be at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal within minutes.
- Price: $$-$$$
- Distance to Port: 0.9 miles
- Review Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Hotel Scherman
Perhaps the most unique hotels on our list, Hotel Scherman calls old New Orleans complete with ornate cash iron balcony railings and brick façade. It’s a bit more boutique than many other hotels on our list, and it’s independent if you’d like to stay somewhere other than a chain. With top-notch reviews, you’re less than a mile from the cruise port
- Price: $$-$$$
- Distance to Port: 0.8 miles
- Review Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Econo Lodge Times Square
Sometimes you simply want a mix of location and affordability. It doesn’t get much better than the Econo Lodge Times Square. Less than a mile from the cruise ships, prices are affordable for a hotel that’s just about a block from Times Square. The hotel earns decent reviews, offering simple, clean and affordable rooms that are perfect for those heading to the cruise port.
- Price: $$
- Distance to Port: 0.9 miles
- Review Rating: 3.5 out of 5
More on Cruising From Manhattan
Getting to the Manhattan Terminal — Information on getting to the port, including taxis and shuttles. Everything you need to know to get to the port and start your vacation.
Manhattan Terminal Cruise Parking — Parking at the port? We’ve got you covered with all your parking options, including costs and discounts.
