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Hotels near the South Street Seaport, New Year’s Eve, Dec 30 to Jan 2

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 3 nights, Wednesday to Saturday, 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 6 of the 8 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every hotel here is within about fifteen minutes’ estimated walk of the South Street Seaport; the minutes are on each hotel’s line, closest first.

Lower Manhattan: a calmer Manhattan base when you are happy taking the subway.

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Hotels near the South Street Seaport, New Year’s Eve, Dec 30 to Jan 2

Every hotel here is within about fifteen minutes’ estimated walk of the South Street Seaport; the minutes are on each hotel’s line, closest first.

Compound search: hotels within about 15 minutes’ walk of the South Street Seaport; check-in 2026-12-30, check-out 2027-01-02, 3 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: Lower Manhattan. Order: closest to the landmark first.

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Other ways to choose for these dates: Downtown Manhattan hotels, not Midtown https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/downtown-not-midtown-new-years-dec-30-to-jan-2; Lower Manhattan hotels https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/lower-manhattan-new-years-dec-30-to-jan-2; Manhattan hotels under $500 a night https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/manhattan-hotels-under-500-new-years-dec-30-to-jan-2.

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 2026-12-30 to 2027-01-02; 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 (6 of 8 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Lower Manhattan: A calmer Manhattan base when you are happy taking the subway. Typical $422 a night. Subway: Fulton Street offers 2/3/4/5/A/C/J/Z, with E/R/W/1 and PATH elsewhere nearby.

Hotels, closest first (6)

1. Eurostars Wall Street — 4-star, Eurostars Hotels

2. Hotel Indigo - NYC Downtown - Wall Street by IHG — 4-star, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts

3. The Wall Street Hotel — 5-star, independent

4. Hyatt Centric Wall Street New York — 4-star, Andaz

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

6. Holiday Inn New York City - Wall Street by IHG — 3-star, Holiday Inn

More hotels in the area (2)

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Where to stay, closest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for New Year’s Eve, Dec 30 to Jan 2
  1. Eurostars Wall Street, Lower Manhattan
    #1 of 6 · Lower Manhattan

    Eurostars Wall Street

    4-star · Eurostars Hotels

    $435a night · Dec 30 to Jan 2

    Helpful staff and substantially roomier upgrade categories near the Seaport. You accept dated interiors, compact standard queens and unspecified improvement work. Four minutes' walk to the South Street Seaport.

    $66/night less than Expedia (13%)

    Axel $920 vs $1,052 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 24, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 4 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 30 to Jan 2, two adults: $1,305 all in for 3 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Hotel Indigo - NYC Downtown - Wall Street by IHG, Lower Manhattan
    #2 of 6 · Lower Manhattan

    Hotel Indigo - NYC Downtown - Wall Street by IHG

    4-star · InterContinental Hotels & Resorts

    $462a night · Dec 30 to Jan 2

    Compact downtown rooms with comfortable beds, coffeemakers and mini-fridges. You accept limited storage, an amenity fee and unreliable rooftop access. Six minutes' walk to the South Street Seaport.

    $47/night less than Expedia (13%)

    Axel $616 vs $710 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 19, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 2 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 30 to Jan 2, two adults: $1,387 all in for 3 nights, of which $103 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. The Wall Street Hotel, Lower Manhattan
    #3 of 6 · Lower Manhattan

    The Wall Street Hotel

    5-star · Independent

    $607a night · Dec 30 to Jan 2

    Proactive service, generous comfort and well-appointed bathrooms for a downtown luxury stay. You accept nearby construction and no assured rooftop access. Six minutes' walk to the South Street Seaport.

    Dec 30 to Jan 2, two adults: $1,820 all in for 3 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Hyatt Centric Wall Street New York, Lower Manhattan
    #4 of 6 · Lower Manhattan

    Hyatt Centric Wall Street New York

    4-star · Andaz

    $489a night · Dec 30 to Jan 2

    Spacious loft-style rooms for travelers prioritizing downtown room space. You accept uneven upkeep, mixed breakfast feedback and limited bathroom privacy. Seven minutes' walk to the South Street Seaport.

    $36/night less than Expedia (10%)

    Axel $635 vs $708 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 19, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 2 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 30 to Jan 2, two adults: $1,467 all in for 3 nights, of which $127 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Moxy NYC Downtown, Lower Manhattan
    #5 of 6 · Lower Manhattan

    Moxy NYC Downtown

    4-star · Marriott Hotels & Resorts

    $417a night · Dec 30 to Jan 2

    Social spaces, games and strong downtown subway access for short stays. You accept compact rooms without conventional closets, refrigerators or coffeemakers. Ten minutes' walk to the South Street Seaport.

    Dec 30 to Jan 2, two adults: $1,251 all in for 3 nights, of which $103 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Holiday Inn New York City - Wall Street by IHG, Lower Manhattan
    #6 of 6 · Lower Manhattan

    Holiday Inn New York City - Wall Street by IHG

    3-star · Holiday Inn

    $429a night · Dec 30 to Jan 2

    A cheaper downtown sleeping base close to Fulton Street connections. You accept very small rooms, dated finishes and uneven upkeep. Ten minutes' walk to the South Street Seaport.

    $201/night less than Expedia (32%)

    Axel $864 vs $1,265 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 24, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 30 to Jan 2, two adults: $1,286 all in for 3 nights, of which $52 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

6 of 8 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. Holiday Inn New York City - Wall Street by IHG · Lower Manhattan · 3-star$201/night less than Expedia (32%)

    Axel $864 vs $1,265 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 24, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2

  2. 2. M Social Hotel New York Downtown · Lower Manhattan · 4-star$144/night less than Expedia (29%)

    Axel $708 vs $996 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026. Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2

  3. 3. DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown · Lower Manhattan · 4-star$111/night less than Expedia (22%)

    Axel $766 vs $988 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2

  4. 4. Eurostars Wall Street · Lower Manhattan · 4-star$66/night less than Expedia (13%)

    Axel $920 vs $1,052 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 24, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2

  5. 5. Hotel Indigo - NYC Downtown - Wall Street by IHG · Lower Manhattan · 4-star$47/night less than Expedia (13%)

    Axel $616 vs $710 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 19, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2

  6. 6. Hyatt Centric Wall Street New York · Lower Manhattan · 4-star$36/night less than Expedia (10%)

    Axel $635 vs $708 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 19, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2

More hotels on this page’s terms, closest first

2 more
  1. 1. DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown · Lower Manhattan · 4-star$111/night less than Expedia (22%)$490Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2
  2. 2. M Social Hotel New York Downtown · Lower Manhattan · 4-star$144/night less than Expedia (29%)$626Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2
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