How Axel worksUpdated Oct 28, 2026 · 3 nights, Friday to Monday, 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 8 of the 22 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks
Every hotel here is within about fifteen minutes’ estimated walk of the Port Authority Bus Terminal; the minutes are on each hotel’s line, closest first.
Hell's Kitchen and Hudson Yards: choose your street carefully: neighborhood nightlife and corporate towers feel different. Times Square and Theater District: stay for Broadway and convenience, not peace or neighborhood charm. Herald Square and Penn Station: the practical choice for train arrivals, arena nights and full sightseeing days.
Hotels near the Port Authority Bus Terminal, Dec 18 to 21, 2026
Every hotel here is within about fifteen minutes’ estimated walk of the Port Authority Bus Terminal; the minutes are on each hotel’s line, closest first.
Compound search: hotels within about 15 minutes’ walk of the Port Authority Bus Terminal; check-in 2026-12-18, check-out 2026-12-21, 3 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: Hell's Kitchen & Hudson Yards; Times Square & Theater District; Herald Square & Penn Station. 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-port-authority-nov-13-to-15-2026; Nov 20 to 22, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/hotels-near-port-authority-nov-20-to-22-2026; Thanksgiving week, Nov 25 to 29, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/hotels-near-port-authority-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-port-authority-thanksgiving-weekend-nov-27-to-29-2026; Dec 4 to 7, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/hotels-near-port-authority-dec-4-to-7-2026; Dec 11 to 13, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/hotels-near-port-authority-dec-11-to-13-2026; Christmas week, Dec 23 to 27, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/hotels-near-port-authority-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-port-authority-new-years-dec-30-to-jan-2; Jan 8 to 10, 2027 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/hotels-near-port-authority-jan-8-to-10-2027; Jan 22 to 24, 2027 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/hotels-near-port-authority-jan-22-to-24-2027.
Other ways to choose for these dates: Midtown Manhattan hotels, not Times Square https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/midtown-not-times-square-dec-18-to-21-2026; Times Square hotels https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/times-square-dec-18-to-21-2026; Hell’s Kitchen hotels, near Times Square but not in it https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/hells-kitchen-near-times-square-not-in-it-dec-18-to-21-2026; Herald Square and Penn Station hotels https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/herald-square-and-penn-station-dec-18-to-21-2026; Manhattan hotels under $300 a night https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/manhattan-hotels-under-300-dec-18-to-21-2026; Manhattan hotels under $400 a night https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/manhattan-hotels-under-400-dec-18-to-21-2026; Manhattan hotels under $500 a night https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/manhattan-hotels-under-500-dec-18-to-21-2026.
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Where Axel beats the public price (8 of 22 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)
Neighborhoods inside the area
Hotels, closest first (6)
1. The Westin New York at Times Square — 4-star, Westin
2. Element by Marriott New York Times Square West — 3-star, Marriott Hotels & Resorts
3. InterContinental New York Times Square by IHG — 4-star, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
4. Holiday Inn New York City - Times Square by IHG — 3-star, Holiday Inn
5. Pod Times Square — 3-star, independent
6. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Times Square South — 3-star, La Quinta Inns & Suites
More hotels in the area (16)
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Hell's Kitchen and Hudson Yards · from about $493
Times Square and Theater District · from about $472
Herald Square and Penn Station · from about $542Generous, refreshed rooms and comfortable beds for Broadway-focused family trips. You accept busy surroundings, a destination fee and extra breakfast charges. Two minutes' walk to the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
Dec 18 to 21, two adults: $2,634 all in for 3 nights, of which $138 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 15, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.
3-star · Marriott Hotels & Resorts
Equipped kitchens, included breakfast and laundry for longer Midtown stays. You accept slow elevators, breakfast crowds and renovation disruption. Three minutes' walk to the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
Dec 18 to 21, two adults: $1,362 all in for 3 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 15, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.
4-star · InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
Comfortable, reasonably spacious rooms close to Broadway and subway connections. You accept street noise in some rooms and announced renovation. Three minutes' walk to the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
Dec 18 to 21, two adults: $1,671 all in for 3 nights, of which $155 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 15, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.
3-star · Holiday Inn
A practical midpoint for Penn Station, Broadway and Port Authority trips. You accept elevator waits, compact rooms and noise around the entrance. Four minutes' walk to the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
Dec 18 to 21, two adults: $1,705 all in for 3 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 15, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.
One of the cheapest clean sleeping bases near Broadway and Port Authority. You accept very small rooms, tiny bathrooms and limited luggage space. Five minutes' walk to the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
Axel $691 vs $776 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 5 stays compared this fortnight.
Dec 18 to 21, two adults: $1,153 all in for 3 nights, of which $90 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 15, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.
3-star · La Quinta Inns & Suites
Clean, practical Midtown rooms with included breakfast and helpful staff. You accept small rooms, limited storage and crowded breakfast seating. Five minutes' walk to the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
Dec 18 to 21, two adults: $1,433 all in for 3 nights, of which $65 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 15, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.
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 Dec 18 to 21
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 Dec 18 to 21
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 Dec 18 to 21
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 Dec 18 to 21
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 Dec 18 to 21
Axel $691 vs $776 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 18 to 21
Axel $751 vs $803 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026. Rooms for Dec 18 to 21
Axel $789 vs $822 on Booking.com for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026. Rooms for Dec 18 to 21
Neighborhood research dated 2026-10-15. Walking times are estimates from distance until measured times replace them.
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