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Manhattan hotels with free cancellation, Nov 20 to 22, 2026

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 31 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every rate below could be cancelled free when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link confirms the current terms before you book. Manhattan here means the neighborhoods with real hotel choice, from the Financial District to Central Park South.

Times Square and Theater District: stay for Broadway and convenience, not peace or neighborhood charm. Midtown East and Grand Central: the easiest all-round base without sleeping in Times Square. 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.

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Manhattan hotels with free cancellation, Nov 20 to 22, 2026

Every rate below could be cancelled free when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link confirms the current terms before you book. Manhattan here means the neighborhoods with real hotel choice, from the Financial District to Central Park South.

Compound search: hotels whose rate for these dates could be cancelled free, located in Manhattan (the island); check-in 2026-11-20, check-out 2026-11-22, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: Times Square & Theater District; Midtown East & Grand Central; Hell's Kitchen & Hudson Yards; Herald Square & Penn Station. 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 2026-11-20 to 2026-11-22; 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 31 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Chelsea Inn — 3-star, independent

2. The Belvedere Hotel — 3-star, independent

3. OYO Times Square — 4-star, Highgate

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

5. Hotel Millennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza — 4-star, Hilton Hotels & Resorts

6. The Westin New York Grand Central — 4-star, Westin

More hotels in the area (25)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Nov 20 to 22, 2026
  1. Chelsea Inn, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
    #1 of 6 · Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    Chelsea Inn

    3-star · Independent

    $288a night · Nov 20 to 22

    One of the cheapest downtown bases for light packers comfortable with stairs. You accept no elevator; some rooms share bathrooms, and noise varies. 20 minutes' walk to the Empire State Building.

    $34/night less than Expedia (7%)

    Axel $918 vs $986 on Expedia for Dec 1 to 3, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 24, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 6 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 20 to 22, two adults: $576 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 19, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. The Belvedere Hotel, Times Square & Theater District
    #2 of 6 · Times Square & Theater District

    The Belvedere Hotel

    3-star · Independent

    $295a night · Nov 20 to 22

    Roomy Broadway accommodation with kitchenettes for less than most nearby picks. You accept dated interiors, uneven maintenance and small elevators with queues. Nine minutes' walk to Times Square, 15 minutes' walk to Central Park.

    $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.

    Nov 20 to 22, two adults: $589 all in for 2 nights, of which $46 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 23, 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

    $307a night · Nov 20 to 22

    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, 15 minutes' walk to Grand Central.

    $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.

    Nov 20 to 22, two adults: $614 all in for 2 nights, of which $103 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 24, 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

    $318a night · Nov 20 to 22

    Spacious loft-style rooms for travelers prioritizing downtown room space. You accept uneven upkeep, mixed breakfast feedback and limited bathroom privacy. 15 minutes' walk to the 9/11 Memorial.

    $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.

    Nov 20 to 22, two adults: $635 all in for 2 nights, of which $84 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 19, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Hotel Millennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza, Midtown East & Grand Central
    #5 of 6 · Midtown East & Grand Central

    Hotel Millennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza

    4-star · Hilton Hotels & Resorts

    $356a night · Nov 20 to 22

    Skyline views and generous room space beside the United Nations. You accept a longer station walk, check-in delays and possible renovation disruption. Ten minutes' walk to Grand Central, 25 minutes' walk to Times Square.

    $121/night less than Expedia (25%)

    Axel $712 vs $953 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 23, 2026.

    Nov 20 to 22, two adults: $712 all in for 2 nights, of which $87 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 23, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. The Westin New York Grand Central, Midtown East & Grand Central
    #6 of 6 · Midtown East & Grand Central

    The Westin New York Grand Central

    4-star · Westin

    $369a night · Nov 20 to 22

    More room near Grand Central without the neighborhood's luxury-hotel premium. You accept some dated bathrooms and a mandatory destination fee. Seven minutes' walk to Grand Central, 20 minutes' walk to Times Square.

    $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.

    Nov 20 to 22, two adults: $738 all in for 2 nights, of which $80 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

12 of 31 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 Nov 20 to 22

  2. 2. 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 Nov 20 to 22

  3. 3. Hotel Millennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza · Midtown East · 4-star$121/night less than Expedia (25%)

    Axel $712 vs $953 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 23, 2026. Rooms for Nov 20 to 22

  4. 4. 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 Nov 20 to 22

  5. 5. Washington Square Hotel · SoHo · 3-star$113/night less than Expedia (23%)

    Axel $762 vs $989 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 20, 2026. Rooms for Nov 20 to 22

  6. 6. Hotel Indigo Lower East Side New York by IHG · Lower East Side · 4-star$102/night less than Expedia (20%)

    Axel $808 vs $1,012 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 20 to 22

  7. 7. Arlo SoHo · SoHo · 4-star$162/night less than Expedia (18%)

    Axel $1,520 vs $1,845 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 20 to 22

  8. 8. Moxy NYC Times Square · Herald Square · 4-star$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. Rooms for Nov 20 to 22

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

25 more
  1. 1. Washington Square Hotel · SoHo · 3-star$113/night less than Expedia (23%)$381Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  2. 2. Holiday Inn New York City - Times Square by IHG · Hell's Kitchen · 3-star$401Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  3. 3. Element by Marriott New York Times Square West · Hell's Kitchen · 3-star$415Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  4. 4. Moxy NYC Times Square · Herald Square · 4-star$57/night less than Expedia (11%)$439Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  5. 5. Arlo SoHo · SoHo · 4-star$162/night less than Expedia (18%)$453Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  6. 6. Arlo Midtown · Hell's Kitchen · 4-star$459Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  7. 7. Hotel Indigo Lower East Side New York by IHG · Lower East Side · 4-star$102/night less than Expedia (20%)$464Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  8. 8. YOTEL New York Times Square · Hell's Kitchen · 4-star$17/night less than Booking.com (4%)$474Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  9. 9. Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square · Herald Square · 3-star$489Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  10. 10. The Maritime Hotel · Chelsea · 4-star$44/night less than Expedia (8%)$493Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  11. 11. Hilton Garden Inn New York/Central Park South-Midtown West · Central Park South · 3-star$495Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  12. 12. Hotel Hugo · SoHo · 4-star$578Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  13. 13. The Wall Street Hotel · Lower Manhattan · 5-star$602Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  14. 14. Lotte New York Palace · Midtown East · 4-star$611Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  15. 15. Refinery Hotel New York · Herald Square · 5-star$636Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  16. 16. Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square · Times Square · 4-star$645Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  17. 17. Park Lane New York · Central Park South · 5-star$655Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  18. 18. New York Marriott Marquis · Times Square · 4-star$665Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  19. 19. Nine Orchard · Lower East Side · 5-star$848Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  20. 20. The Ned NoMad · Herald Square · 5-star$861Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  21. 21. The Hotel Chelsea · Chelsea · 4-star$935Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  22. 22. The Sherry Netherland · Central Park South · 4-star$1,070Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  23. 23. The Bowery Hotel · Lower East Side · 4-star$1,323Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  24. 24. The Peninsula New York · Midtown East · 5-star$2,093Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  25. 25. Baccarat Hotel and Residences New York · Times Square · 5-star$2,184Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
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