I'm heading to New York this summer to see a Mets/Nationals game (on Sunday July 29th), then to see the Sox play the Yanks on July 31st and August 1st. I've never been to New York before, so I was wondering if someone who is familiar with the area can recommend where to stay? Somewhere in the $100-130 a night range preferably, and within a close distance to the Stadium (we won't have a car)

You don't want to stay near Yankee Stadium. I would bid on priceline. Go up to $130 on a 4 star in Midtown East and you may get the Grand Hyatt which is where the White Sox stay. Its right next to Grand Central Station so the train is real easy. You may have to throw an additional $20-30 a night at the bid, because of the time of year though.

there's a the Holiday Inn Martinique on, I believe 6th Ave. You would have to take the subway, but there's a stop right outside. Not super nice, but not a dump. Walking distance to Broadway and Times Square

Especially if you're willing to spend that kind of money, don't even worry about getting a car. Stay in a decent hotel in Manhattan, and you'll be able to take the subway literally anywhere in the city you're going to want to go. The one thing you will NOT want to do is drive in Manhattan.

 

Obviously, the Stadium is in the Bronx, but it's really so easy to get anywhere you need to go (including Yankee Stadium) on the New York subway. Take it from someone who's a veteran CTA rider- the New York subway is one of the best in the world. I wish our CTA was one tenth as clean, fast, and convenient as New York's subway.

Edited April 23, 200718 yr by Balance

Dont neglect the fact that NYC has happy hour!!

Don't get a car in NYC. You don't need one, unless you like paying exorbitant prices to let it sit in a garage while you're sleeping. Get a MetroCard and spend the rest on booze.

 

Depending on finances, this is a trip I'd like to take. But I have quite a few friends in NYC that I'd end up bunking with one of them.

I'm heading to New York this summer to see a Mets/Nationals game (on Sunday July 29th), then to see the Sox play the Yanks on July 31st and August 1st. I've never been to New York before, so I was wondering if someone who is familiar with the area can recommend where to stay? Somewhere in the $100-130 a night range preferably, and within a close distance to the Stadium (we won't have a car)

 

 

I agree with the guy who said to use Priceline. Look for somewhere in midtown Manhattan, preferably the East side, so you can take the #4 train to Yankee Stadium and grab the #7 over to Shea.

Thanks for the info everyone.

 

Aside from the Statue of Liberty, Time Square and all the big tourist attractions, can anyone recommend some restaurants, bars, museums, etc to check out??

 

Joe's Shanghai in Chinatown. - Soup Dumplings! Amazing!

 

Lots of good Thai food in Hell's Kitchen, I really enjoyed Yum Yum Bangkok actually.

 

Also, if its still there, check out the Bodies exhibit at South Street Seaport.

 

And Coney Island's amusement park is in its last season. It gets torn down after the summer.

 

I would recommend hotwiring for a place in Manhattan. Just keep in mind that hotel rooms in NYC can be pretty teeny.

Thanks for the info everyone.

 

Aside from the Statue of Liberty, Time Square and all the big tourist attractions, can anyone recommend some restaurants, bars, museums, etc to check out??

Thanks for the info everyone.

 

Aside from the Statue of Liberty, Time Square and all the big tourist attractions, can anyone recommend some restaurants, bars, museums, etc to check out??

Disclaimer- Verify the locations before going; I don't want to accidentally tell you the wrong location. The locals can tell you how to get to each place....

 

I really enjoyed the Hayden Planetarium at the Museum of Natural History. It's on the upper west side, I believe.

 

Walk through Central Park on a nice day.

 

If you're willing to spend some money on dinner, my wife and I loved Babbo (one of Mario Batali's places). It's near NYU. If you like sushi, there's a great little place called Yama that was terrific. Of course, I don't recall where that is, exactly. You can look it up online.

 

Honestly, it can be a great time just to walk through midtown Manhattan on a nice day. I really do like to visit NYC, although I wouldn't want to live there.