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Hotels near Times Square, Dec 18 to 21, 2026

Updated 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 9 of the 30 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

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

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. Herald Square and Penn Station: the practical choice for train arrivals, arena nights and full sightseeing days. Central Park South and Columbus Circle: choose park access and polished surroundings over downtown nightlife.

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Hotels near Times Square, Dec 18 to 21, 2026

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

Compound search: hotels within about 15 minutes’ walk of Times Square; check-in 2026-12-18, check-out 2026-12-21, 3 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: Times Square & Theater District; Hell's Kitchen & Hudson Yards; Herald Square & Penn Station; Central Park South & Columbus Circle. Order: closest to the landmark first.

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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 2026-12-18 to 2026-12-21; 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 (9 of 30 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Central Park South & Columbus Circle: Choose park access and polished surroundings over downtown nightlife. Typical $683 a night. Subway: A/B/C/D/1 serve Columbus Circle, with N/Q/R/W nearby along 57th–59th Streets.

Hotels, closest first (6)

1. New York Marriott Marquis — 4-star, Marriott Hotels & Resorts

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

3. OYO Times Square — 4-star, Highgate

4. The Westin New York at Times Square — 4-star, Westin

5. The Gallivant Times Square — 3-star, independent

6. InterContinental New York Times Square by IHG — 4-star, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts

More hotels in the area (24)

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Where to stay, closest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Dec 18 to 21, 2026
  1. New York Marriott Marquis, Times Square & Theater District
    #1 of 6 · Times Square & Theater District

    New York Marriott Marquis

    4-star · Marriott Hotels & Resorts

    $1,285a night · Dec 18 to 21

    Roomy family accommodation directly on Times Square, often well insulated from street noise. You accept big-hotel bustle, peak-time queues and costly extras. Two minutes' walk to Times Square.

    Dec 18 to 21, two adults: $3,855 all in for 3 nights, of which $138 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 15, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

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

    Hotel St. James

    3-star · Independent

    $378a night · Dec 18 to 21

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

    $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.

    Dec 18 to 21, two adults: $1,134 all in for 3 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 15, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. OYO Times Square, Times Square & Theater District
    #3 of 6 · Times Square & Theater District

    OYO Times Square

    4-star · Highgate

    $493a night · Dec 18 to 21

    A cheaper Broadway address for solo travelers prioritizing location above comfort. You accept tiny noisy rooms, uneven upkeep and billing disputes. Four minutes' walk to Times Square.

    $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.

    Dec 18 to 21, two adults: $1,480 all in for 3 nights, of which $155 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 15, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. The Westin New York at Times Square, Hell's Kitchen & Hudson Yards
    #4 of 6 · Hell's Kitchen & Hudson Yards

    The Westin New York at Times Square

    4-star · Westin

    $878a night · Dec 18 to 21

    Generous, refreshed rooms and comfortable beds for Broadway-focused family trips. You accept busy surroundings, a destination fee and extra breakfast charges. Five minutes' walk to Times Square.

    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.

  5. The Gallivant Times Square, Times Square & Theater District
    #5 of 6 · Times Square & Theater District

    The Gallivant Times Square

    3-star · Independent

    $345a night · Dec 18 to 21

    One of the cheapest theater-district bases, with bunk-bed options for groups. You accept worn rooms, noise, elevator waits and disputed charges. Six minutes' walk to Times Square.

    $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.

    Dec 18 to 21, two adults: $1,035 all in for 3 nights, of which $138 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 15, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. InterContinental New York Times Square by IHG, Hell's Kitchen & Hudson Yards
    #6 of 6 · Hell's Kitchen & Hudson Yards

    InterContinental New York Times Square by IHG

    4-star · InterContinental Hotels & Resorts

    $557a night · Dec 18 to 21

    Comfortable, reasonably spacious rooms close to Broadway and subway connections. You accept street noise in some rooms and announced renovation. Six minutes' walk to Times Square.

    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.

Where Axel beats the public price

9 of 30 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 Dec 18 to 21

  2. 2. 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 Dec 18 to 21

  3. 3. 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 Dec 18 to 21

  4. 4. 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 Dec 18 to 21

  5. 5. 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 Dec 18 to 21

  6. 6. Park Central Hotel New York · Central Park South · 4-star$96/night less than Expedia (19%)

    Axel $816 vs $1,008 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 20, 2026. Rooms for Dec 18 to 21

  7. 7. Pod Times Square · Hell's Kitchen · 3-star$42/night less than Expedia (11%)

    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

  8. 8. Staypineapple, An Artful Hotel, Midtown · Herald Square · 3-star$26/night less than Expedia (7%)

    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

More hotels on this page’s terms, closest first

24 more
  1. 1. Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square · Times Square · 4-star$684Rooms for Dec 18 to 21
  2. 2. LUMA Hotel Times Square · Herald Square · 4-star$984Rooms for Dec 18 to 21
  3. 3. Element by Marriott New York Times Square West · Hell's Kitchen · 3-star$454Rooms for Dec 18 to 21
  4. 4. Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square · Herald Square · 3-star$593Rooms for Dec 18 to 21
  5. 5. The Belvedere Hotel · Times Square · 3-star$266/night less than Expedia (34%)$617Rooms for Dec 18 to 21
  6. 6. Pod Times Square · Hell's Kitchen · 3-star$42/night less than Expedia (11%)$384Rooms for Dec 18 to 21
  7. 7. Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel · Times Square · 4-star$117/night less than Expedia (24%)$442Rooms for Dec 18 to 21
  8. 8. Arlo Midtown · Hell's Kitchen · 4-star$471Rooms for Dec 18 to 21
  9. 9. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Times Square South · Hell's Kitchen · 3-star$478Rooms for Dec 18 to 21
  10. 10. Homewood Suites New York/Midtown Manhattan Times Square · Herald Square · 3-star$488Rooms for Dec 18 to 21
  11. 11. Holiday Inn New York City - Times Square by IHG · Hell's Kitchen · 3-star$568Rooms for Dec 18 to 21
  12. 12. Refinery Hotel New York · Herald Square · 5-star$811Rooms for Dec 18 to 21
  13. 13. The New Yorker Hotel by Lotte Hotels · Herald Square · 4-star$359Rooms for Dec 18 to 21
  14. 14. YOTEL New York Times Square · Hell's Kitchen · 4-star$17/night less than Booking.com (4%)$379Rooms for Dec 18 to 21
  15. 15. Hilton Garden Inn New York/Central Park South-Midtown West · Central Park South · 3-star$513Rooms for Dec 18 to 21
  16. 16. Staypineapple, An Artful Hotel, Midtown · Herald Square · 3-star$26/night less than Expedia (7%)$514Rooms for Dec 18 to 21
  17. 17. Park Central Hotel New York · Central Park South · 4-star$96/night less than Expedia (19%)$536Rooms for Dec 18 to 21
  18. 18. Hyatt Grand Central New York · Midtown East · 4-star$638Rooms for Dec 18 to 21
  19. 19. New York Hilton Midtown · Times Square · 4-star$712Rooms for Dec 18 to 21
  20. 20. Residence Inn New York Manhattan/Central Park · Central Park South · 3-star$791Rooms for Dec 18 to 21
  21. 21. Thompson Central Park New York, by Hyatt · Central Park South · 4-star$887Rooms for Dec 18 to 21
  22. 22. Lotte New York Palace · Midtown East · 4-star$1,188Rooms for Dec 18 to 21
  23. 23. Baccarat Hotel and Residences New York · Times Square · 5-star$2,495Rooms for Dec 18 to 21
  24. 24. The Peninsula New York · Midtown East · 5-star$2,689Rooms for Dec 18 to 21
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