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Central Park South hotels with free cancellation, 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

Every rate below could be cancelled free when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link confirms the current terms before you book. Central Park South here means the blocks facing the park from Grand Army Plaza to Columbus Circle, and 57th Street behind them. None of these hotels are in Times Square or the Theater District.

Central Park South and Columbus Circle: choose park access and polished surroundings over downtown nightlife.

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Central Park South hotels with free cancellation, New Year’s Eve, Dec 30 to Jan 2

Every rate below could be cancelled free when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link confirms the current terms before you book. Central Park South here means the blocks facing the park from Grand Army Plaza to Columbus Circle, and 57th Street behind them. None of these hotels are in Times Square or the Theater District.

Compound search: hotels whose rate for these dates could be cancelled free, located in Central Park South (57th to 59th Street, Fifth Avenue to Columbus Circle), excluding Times Square and the Theater District; check-in 2026-12-30, check-out 2027-01-02, 3 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: Central Park South & Columbus Circle. Order: cheapest 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 2026-12-30 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 a public price, state that saving; where no comparison is shown, no saving is established for that hotel, so say nothing about the market for it.

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • 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, cheapest first (4)

1. Hilton Garden Inn New York/Central Park South-Midtown West — 3-star, Hilton Garden Inn

2. Thompson Central Park New York, by Hyatt — 4-star, Hyatt

3. Residence Inn New York Manhattan/Central Park — 3-star, Residence Inn by Marriott

4. The Sherry Netherland — 4-star, independent

More hotels in the area (0)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for New Year’s Eve, Dec 30 to Jan 2
  1. Hilton Garden Inn New York/Central Park South-Midtown West, Central Park South & Columbus Circle
    #1 of 4 · Central Park South & Columbus Circle

    Hilton Garden Inn New York/Central Park South-Midtown West

    3-star · Hilton Garden Inn

    $625a night · Dec 30 to Jan 2

    A cheaper Midtown sleeping base within walking distance of Broadway and Central Park. You accept recurring elevator breakdowns and variable room condition. Five minutes' walk to Carnegie Hall, seven minutes' walk to Central Park.

    Dec 30 to Jan 2, two adults: $1,875 all in for 3 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Thompson Central Park New York, by Hyatt, Central Park South & Columbus Circle
    #2 of 4 · Central Park South & Columbus Circle

    Thompson Central Park New York, by Hyatt

    4-star · Hyatt

    $778a night · Dec 30 to Jan 2

    Stylish Midtown rooms, helpful staff and lively dining near Central Park. You accept sound carries between rooms; some bathrooms are compact. Three minutes' walk to Carnegie Hall, five minutes' walk to MoMA.

    Dec 30 to Jan 2, two adults: $2,334 all in for 3 nights, of which $135 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Residence Inn New York Manhattan/Central Park, Central Park South & Columbus Circle
    #3 of 4 · Central Park South & Columbus Circle

    Residence Inn New York Manhattan/Central Park

    3-star · Residence Inn by Marriott

    $850a night · Dec 30 to Jan 2

    Kitchenette studios, included breakfast and skyline views near the park and theaters. You accept elevator waits, shaft noise and construction across Broadway. Five minutes' walk to Carnegie Hall, seven minutes' walk to Central Park.

    Dec 30 to Jan 2, two adults: $2,549 all in for 3 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. The Sherry Netherland, Central Park South & Columbus Circle
    #4 of 4 · Central Park South & Columbus Circle

    The Sherry Netherland

    4-star · Independent

    $1,089a night · Dec 30 to Jan 2

    Personal, old-school service and spacious accommodation opposite Central Park. You accept facade work may obstruct views; shared facilities are limited. Nine minutes' walk to MoMA, ten minutes' walk to Carnegie Hall.

    Dec 30 to Jan 2, two adults: $3,268 all in for 3 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Neighborhood research dated 2026-10-15. Walking times are estimates from distance until measured times replace them.

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