How Axel worksUpdated 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 5 of the 22 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks
Every hotel here offers parking, by Google’s listing. Check the hotel page for valet or self-parking, charges and whether parking is included. Midtown here means 34th to 59th Street: Midtown East and Grand Central, Central Park South and Columbus Circle, Hell’s Kitchen and Hudson Yards, Herald Square and Penn Station. None of these hotels are in Times Square or the Theater District.
Midtown East and Grand Central: the easiest all-round base without sleeping in Times Square. Central Park South and Columbus Circle: choose park access and polished surroundings over downtown nightlife. Herald Square and Penn Station: the practical choice for train arrivals, arena nights and full sightseeing days. Hell's Kitchen and Hudson Yards: choose your street carefully: neighborhood nightlife and corporate towers feel different.
Midtown hotels with parking, not Times Square, New Year’s Eve, Dec 30 to Jan 2
Every hotel here offers parking, by Google’s listing. Check the hotel page for valet or self-parking, charges and whether parking is included. Midtown here means 34th to 59th Street: Midtown East and Grand Central, Central Park South and Columbus Circle, Hell’s Kitchen and Hudson Yards, Herald Square and Penn Station. None of these hotels are in Times Square or the Theater District.
Compound search: hotels with parking, located in Midtown (34th to 59th Street), 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: Midtown East & Grand Central; Central Park South & Columbus Circle; Herald Square & Penn Station; Hell's Kitchen & Hudson Yards. Order: cheapest first.
Other dates for the same page: Nov 13 to 15, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/hotels-with-parking-midtown-not-times-square-nov-13-to-15-2026; Nov 20 to 22, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/hotels-with-parking-midtown-not-times-square-nov-20-to-22-2026; Thanksgiving week, Nov 25 to 29, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/hotels-with-parking-midtown-not-times-square-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-with-parking-midtown-not-times-square-thanksgiving-weekend-nov-27-to-29-2026; Dec 4 to 7, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/hotels-with-parking-midtown-not-times-square-dec-4-to-7-2026; Dec 11 to 13, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/hotels-with-parking-midtown-not-times-square-dec-11-to-13-2026; Dec 18 to 21, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/hotels-with-parking-midtown-not-times-square-dec-18-to-21-2026; Christmas week, Dec 23 to 27, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/hotels-with-parking-midtown-not-times-square-christmas-week-dec-23-to-27-2026; Jan 8 to 10, 2027 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/hotels-with-parking-midtown-not-times-square-jan-8-to-10-2027; Jan 22 to 24, 2027 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/hotels-with-parking-midtown-not-times-square-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-new-years-dec-30-to-jan-2; Boutique hotels in Midtown, not Times Square https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/boutique-hotels-midtown-not-times-square-new-years-dec-30-to-jan-2; Luxury hotels in Midtown, not Times Square https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/luxury-hotels-midtown-not-times-square-new-years-dec-30-to-jan-2; Cheap but decent hotels in Midtown, not Times Square https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/cheap-hotels-midtown-not-times-square-new-years-dec-30-to-jan-2; Historic hotels in Midtown, not Times Square https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/historic-hotels-midtown-not-times-square-new-years-dec-30-to-jan-2; Midtown hotels with a view, not Times Square https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/hotels-with-a-view-midtown-not-times-square-new-years-dec-30-to-jan-2; Midtown hotels with a pool, not Times Square https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/hotels-with-a-pool-midtown-not-times-square-new-years-dec-30-to-jan-2; Midtown hotels with a spa, not Times Square https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/hotels-with-a-spa-midtown-not-times-square-new-years-dec-30-to-jan-2; Midtown hotels with a kitchen, not Times Square https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/hotels-with-a-kitchen-midtown-not-times-square-new-years-dec-30-to-jan-2; Pet-friendly hotels in Midtown, not Times Square https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/pet-friendly-hotels-midtown-not-times-square-new-years-dec-30-to-jan-2; Midtown hotels with a bathtub, not Times Square https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/hotels-with-a-bathtub-midtown-not-times-square-new-years-dec-30-to-jan-2; Midtown hotels with free cancellation, not Times Square https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/hotels-with-free-cancellation-midtown-not-times-square-new-years-dec-30-to-jan-2.
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Where Axel beats the public price (5 of 22 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)
Neighborhoods inside the area
Hotels, cheapest first (6)
1. Empire Hotel — 4-star, Amsterdam Hospitality Group
2. The Lexington Hotel, Autograph Collection — 4-star, Autograph Collection
3. Hotel Millennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza — 4-star, Hilton Hotels & Resorts
4. Ace Hotel New York — 4-star, Ace Hotels
5. Hyatt Grand Central New York — 4-star, Hyatt
6. Arlo Midtown — 4-star, independent
More hotels in the area (16)
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Midtown East and Grand Central · from about $493
Central Park South and Columbus Circle · from about $683
Herald Square and Penn Station · from about $542
Hell's Kitchen and Hudson Yards · from about $493
A cheaper base directly opposite Lincoln Center for performance-focused stays. You accept dated rooms, small bathrooms and street or neighboring-room noise. Six minutes' walk to Central Park, 20 minutes' walk to MoMA.
Dec 30 to Jan 2, two adults: $1,402 all in for 3 nights, of which $69 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.
4-star · Autograph Collection
Historic Midtown character and comfortable beds near Grand Central. You accept compact rooms, dated bathrooms and uneven condition. Seven minutes' walk to Grand Central, ten minutes' walk to Rockefeller Center.
Axel $834 vs $1,031 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight.
Dec 30 to Jan 2, two adults: $1,524 all in for 3 nights, of which $121 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.
4-star · Hilton Hotels & Resorts
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, 20 minutes' walk to Rockefeller Center.
Axel $712 vs $953 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 23, 2026.
Dec 30 to Jan 2, two adults: $1,529 all in for 3 nights, of which $131 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.
A cheaper NoMad base with a characterful social lobby and helpful staff. You accept dim, worn rooms, variable noise and reported restaurant construction. Six minutes' walk to the Empire State Building, ten minutes' walk to Madison Square Garden.
Axel $1,104 vs $1,646 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight.
Dec 30 to Jan 2, two adults: $1,603 all in for 3 nights, of which $144 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.
Direct Grand Central access and room space for transport-first stays. You accept dated finishes, bathroom wear and a daily destination fee. Two minutes' walk to Grand Central, 15 minutes' walk to Times Square.
Dec 30 to Jan 2, two adults: $1,611 all in for 3 nights, of which $138 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.
Modern design and welcoming staff at a mid-priced West Side rate. You accept compact rooms, limited storage and a mandatory urban fee. Ten minutes' walk to Times Square, ten minutes' walk to Madison Square Garden.
Dec 30 to Jan 2, two adults: $1,662 all in for 3 nights, of which $124 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.
Axel $1,104 vs $1,646 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2
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 Dec 30 to Jan 2
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 Dec 30 to Jan 2
Axel $834 vs $1,031 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2
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 30 to Jan 2
Neighborhood research dated 2026-10-15. Walking times are estimates from distance until measured times replace them.
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