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Hotels near Bryant Park’s Winter Village, Jan 22 to 24, 2027

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 2 nights, Friday to Sunday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 12 of the 29 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

The Winter Village market and rink run at Bryant Park from late October into March. Every hotel here is within about fifteen minutes’ walk; the minutes are on each hotel’s line.

Herald Square and Penn Station: the practical choice for train arrivals, arena nights and full sightseeing days. Times Square and Theater District: stay for Broadway and convenience, not peace or neighborhood charm. Hell's Kitchen and Hudson Yards: choose your street carefully: neighborhood nightlife and corporate towers feel different. Midtown East and Grand Central: the easiest all-round base without sleeping in Times Square.

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Hotels near Bryant Park’s Winter Village, Jan 22 to 24, 2027

The Winter Village market and rink run at Bryant Park from late October into March. Every hotel here is within about fifteen minutes’ walk; the minutes are on each hotel’s line.

Compound search: hotels within about 15 minutes’ walk of Bryant Park, for the Winter Village market and the rink; check-in 2027-01-22, check-out 2027-01-24, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: Herald Square & Penn Station; Times Square & Theater District; Hell's Kitchen & Hudson Yards; Midtown East & Grand Central. Order: closest to the landmark first.

Other dates for the same page: Nov 13 to 15, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/hotels-near-bryant-parks-winter-village-nov-13-to-15-2026; Nov 20 to 22, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/hotels-near-bryant-parks-winter-village-nov-20-to-22-2026; Thanksgiving week, Nov 25 to 29, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/hotels-near-bryant-parks-winter-village-thanksgiving-week-nov-25-to-29-2026; Thanksgiving weekend, Nov 27 to 29, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/hotels-near-bryant-parks-winter-village-thanksgiving-weekend-nov-27-to-29-2026; Dec 4 to 7, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/hotels-near-bryant-parks-winter-village-dec-4-to-7-2026; Dec 11 to 13, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/hotels-near-bryant-parks-winter-village-dec-11-to-13-2026; Dec 18 to 21, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/hotels-near-bryant-parks-winter-village-dec-18-to-21-2026; Christmas week, Dec 23 to 27, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/hotels-near-bryant-parks-winter-village-christmas-week-dec-23-to-27-2026; New Year’s Eve, Dec 30 to Jan 2 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/hotels-near-bryant-parks-winter-village-new-years-dec-30-to-jan-2; Jan 8 to 10, 2027 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/hotels-near-bryant-parks-winter-village-jan-8-to-10-2027.

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Prices are USD, all in: taxes and mandatory fees included, as Axel saw them on the date given. "Axel's rate" lines are Axel's own cached rates for 2027-01-22 to 2027-01-24; each hotel's research link re-checks them live. "Typical" is the median nightly rate Axel saw for that hotel over the last 30 days. Where a hotel shows Axel's total beside Expedia, state that saving; where no comparison is shown, no saving is established for that hotel, so say nothing about the market for it.

Where Axel beats the public price (12 of 29 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Herald Square & Penn Station: The practical choice for train arrivals, arena nights and full sightseeing days. Typical $542 a night. Subway: Penn has 1/2/3/A/C/E.
  • Times Square & Theater District: Stay for Broadway and convenience, not peace or neighborhood charm. Typical $472 a night. Subway: 1/2/3/7/N/Q/R/W/S at Times Square and A/C/E at Eighth Avenue.
  • Hell's Kitchen & Hudson Yards: Choose your street carefully: neighborhood nightlife and corporate towers feel different. Typical $493 a night. Subway: A/C/E run along Eighth Avenue.
  • Midtown East & Grand Central: The easiest all-round base without sleeping in Times Square. Typical $493 a night. Subway: Grand Central has 4/5/6/7/S and LIRR.

Hotels, closest first (6)

1. Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square — 3-star, Residence Inn by Marriott

2. Refinery Hotel New York — 5-star, Highgate

3. LUMA Hotel Times Square — 4-star, independent

4. Hotel St. James — 3-star, independent

5. Moxy NYC Times Square — 4-star, Marriott Hotels & Resorts

6. Pod 39 — 3-star, independent

More hotels in the area (23)

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Where to stay, closest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Jan 22 to 24, 2027
  1. Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square, Herald Square & Penn Station
    #1 of 6 · Herald Square & Penn Station

    Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square

    3-star · Residence Inn by Marriott

    $242a night · Jan 22 to 24

    Kitchen-equipped accommodation and included breakfast near Bryant Park. You accept elevator queues, crowded breakfasts and tired interiors. Four minutes' walk to Bryant Park.

    Jan 22 to 24, two adults: $483 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 24, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Refinery Hotel New York, Herald Square & Penn Station
    #2 of 6 · Herald Square & Penn Station

    Refinery Hotel New York

    5-star · Highgate

    $348a night · Jan 22 to 24

    Loft-style room space, warm staff and lively rooftop drinks near Bryant Park. You accept some street noise, worn furnishings and a resort fee. Four minutes' walk to Bryant Park.

    Jan 22 to 24, two adults: $696 all in for 2 nights, of which $103 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 24, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. LUMA Hotel Times Square, Herald Square & Penn Station
    #3 of 6 · Herald Square & Penn Station

    LUMA Hotel Times Square

    4-star · Independent

    $389a night · Jan 22 to 24

    Surprisingly quiet Midtown nights backed by strong cleanliness and helpful service. You accept compact rooms, limited storage and no on-site gym. Four minutes' walk to Bryant Park.

    Jan 22 to 24, two adults: $779 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 24, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Hotel St. James, Times Square & Theater District
    #4 of 6 · Times Square & Theater District

    Hotel St. James

    3-star · Independent

    $156a night · Jan 22 to 24

    A cheaper Broadway sleeping base with helpful staff and few distractions. You accept dated rooms, variable sizes and street noise. Seven minutes' walk to Bryant Park.

    $36/night less than Expedia (19%)

    Axel $312 vs $384 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 3 stays compared this fortnight.

    Jan 22 to 24, two adults: $313 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 24, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Moxy NYC Times Square, Herald Square & Penn Station
    #5 of 6 · Herald Square & Penn Station

    Moxy NYC Times Square

    4-star · Marriott Hotels & Resorts

    $207a night · Jan 22 to 24

    A cheaper Midtown base with rooftop nightlife and strong social spaces. You accept tiny rooms, limited storage and street or rooftop noise. Nine minutes' walk to Bryant Park.

    $57/night less than Expedia (11%)

    Axel $879 vs $992 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026.

    Jan 22 to 24, two adults: $414 all in for 2 nights, of which $80 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 24, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Pod 39, Midtown East & Grand Central
    #6 of 6 · Midtown East & Grand Central

    Pod 39

    3-star · Independent

    $171a night · Jan 22 to 24

    One of the cheapest Grand Central bases, with clean rooms and welcoming reception. You accept tiny rooms, minimal luggage space and sound carrying between rooms. Ten minutes' walk to Bryant Park.

    $86/night less than Expedia (15%)

    Axel $982 vs $1,154 on Expedia for Dec 1 to 3, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 6 stays compared this fortnight.

    Jan 22 to 24, two adults: $342 all in for 2 nights, of which $60 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 24, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

12 of 29 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. The Belvedere Hotel · Times Square · 3-star$266/night less than Expedia (34%)

    Axel $1,014 vs $1,546 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Jan 22 to 24

  2. 2. Ace Hotel New York · Herald Square · 4-star$271/night less than Expedia (33%)

    Axel $1,104 vs $1,646 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Jan 22 to 24

  3. 3. The Gallivant Times Square · Times Square · 3-star$92/night less than Expedia (32%)

    Axel $386 vs $571 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Jan 22 to 24

  4. 4. OYO Times Square · Times Square · 4-star$186/night less than Expedia (26%)

    Axel $1,069 vs $1,441 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Jan 22 to 24

  5. 5. The Westin New York Grand Central · Midtown East · 4-star$145/night less than Expedia (25%)

    Axel $859 vs $1,149 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Jan 22 to 24

  6. 6. Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel · Times Square · 4-star$117/night less than Expedia (24%)

    Axel $729 vs $963 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026. Rooms for Jan 22 to 24

  7. 7. Hotel St. James · Times Square · 3-star$36/night less than Expedia (19%)

    Axel $312 vs $384 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Jan 22 to 24

  8. 8. The Lexington Hotel, Autograph Collection · Midtown East · 4-star$99/night less than Expedia (19%)

    Axel $834 vs $1,031 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Jan 22 to 24

More hotels on this page’s terms, closest first

23 more
  1. 1. OYO Times Square · Times Square · 4-star$186/night less than Expedia (26%)$217Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  2. 2. Hyatt Grand Central New York · Midtown East · 4-star$218Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  3. 3. The Westin New York at Times Square · Hell's Kitchen · 4-star$327Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  4. 4. New York Marriott Marquis · Times Square · 4-star$339Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  5. 5. Pod Times Square · Hell's Kitchen · 3-star$42/night less than Expedia (11%)$173Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  6. 6. The Gallivant Times Square · Times Square · 3-star$92/night less than Expedia (32%)$174Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  7. 7. Arlo Midtown · Hell's Kitchen · 4-star$180Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  8. 8. The Belvedere Hotel · Times Square · 3-star$266/night less than Expedia (34%)$182Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  9. 9. The Westin New York Grand Central · Midtown East · 4-star$145/night less than Expedia (25%)$186Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  10. 10. Staypineapple, An Artful Hotel, Midtown · Herald Square · 3-star$26/night less than Expedia (7%)$189Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  11. 11. Ace Hotel New York · Herald Square · 4-star$271/night less than Expedia (33%)$192Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  12. 12. The Lexington Hotel, Autograph Collection · Midtown East · 4-star$99/night less than Expedia (19%)$201Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  13. 13. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Times Square South · Hell's Kitchen · 3-star$202Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  14. 14. Holiday Inn New York City - Times Square by IHG · Hell's Kitchen · 3-star$207Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  15. 15. Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel · Times Square · 4-star$117/night less than Expedia (24%)$224Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  16. 16. Element by Marriott New York Times Square West · Hell's Kitchen · 3-star$230Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  17. 17. The New Yorker Hotel by Lotte Hotels · Herald Square · 4-star$240Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  18. 18. Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square · Times Square · 4-star$274Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  19. 19. Hotel 48LEX New York · Midtown East · 4-star$279Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  20. 20. Homewood Suites New York/Midtown Manhattan Times Square · Herald Square · 3-star$282Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  21. 21. InterContinental New York Times Square by IHG · Hell's Kitchen · 4-star$283Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  22. 22. Lotte New York Palace · Midtown East · 4-star$352Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
  23. 23. Baccarat Hotel and Residences New York · Times Square · 5-star$1,394Rooms for Jan 22 to 24
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