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Gay New York · Mid-range + Budget Hotels
New York draws thousands of gay visitors each year because of its great nightlife and welcoming hotels. There are lots of hotels so we've chosen our favorites.
Gay Mid-range + Budget Hotels in New York City by area
Greenwich Village / Chelsea
One of the most popular New York neighbourhoods amongst gay travelers. Greenwich Village is just a short walk to the historic Stonewall Inn - famous for its LGBT history.
Many cool restaurants & bars in the area. A good base for exploring all that New York City has to offer.
Many cool restaurants & bars in the area. A good base for exploring all that New York City has to offer.
ModernHaus Soho (formerly The James)
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27 Grand St, New York City
Show on mapWhy this hotel? Very central. Near the best shops, Greenwich Village gay scene.
The ModernHaus hotel is ideally located in SoHo, close to the Brooklyn Bridge, Canal Street subway, and within waking distance to gay bars in Greenwich Village and Chelsea.
Guest rooms are spacious and stylishly understated, each including a 42" flat screen TV, free WiFi and excellent city views. As this is SoHo, you'll see various works by local artists on the walls.
We like this hotel's modern gym, pool and wellness spa. Take the glass elevator the rooftop bar, enjoy dinner in the underground restaurant & bar, and later head to REBAR gay club or The Stonewall for a fun night out.
Guest rooms are spacious and stylishly understated, each including a 42" flat screen TV, free WiFi and excellent city views. As this is SoHo, you'll see various works by local artists on the walls.
We like this hotel's modern gym, pool and wellness spa. Take the glass elevator the rooftop bar, enjoy dinner in the underground restaurant & bar, and later head to REBAR gay club or The Stonewall for a fun night out.
Features:
Bar
concierge
Gym
massage spa
Restaurant
Swimming pool
Washington Square Hotel
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103 Waverly Pl, New York City
Show on mapWhy this hotel? Excellent location. Great value for money. Old School charm.
Opened in the early 20th century, this hotel has hosted many notable artists and writers over the years - including Hemingway and Bob Dylan. It’s art deco style and portraits of classic Hollywood stars are a testament to its historical significance.
The rooms are comfortable, clean and great value for money.
The rooms are comfortable, clean and great value for money.
Features:
air conditioning
Elevator
Free WiFi
Gym
No smoking
Restaurant
The High Line Hotel
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180 10th Ave, New York City
Show on mapWhy this hotel? Great location. Near Chelsea's best restaurants, shops, gay scene.
The High Line enjoys a great location in Chelsea, a short walk to Chelsea Market, 10 minutes' walk to the Meatpacking District and its range of restaurants, shops and gay bars.
Each guest room features a 46" flat-screen TV, minibar, free WiFi. Guests can make use of the garden and bar. Shinola bicycle rentals are also available.
The hotel's excellent value for money and location make it a popular choice with gay guests.
Each guest room features a 46" flat-screen TV, minibar, free WiFi. Guests can make use of the garden and bar. Shinola bicycle rentals are also available.
The hotel's excellent value for money and location make it a popular choice with gay guests.
Features:
Bar
Free Wi-Fi
Gym
Times Square / Broadway / Midtown
Times Square is in the heart of Midtown. It's the tourist hotspot of the city and its iconic bright lights are what New York is famous for. Nearby you'll find Broadway, with its theatres and shows.
We've also chosen some other Midtown hotels which are great for sightseeing and a good place to base yourself to reach the best New York attractions.
We've also chosen some other Midtown hotels which are great for sightseeing and a good place to base yourself to reach the best New York attractions.
Kimpton Muse Hotel
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130 West 46th Street, New York City
Why this hotel? In Midtown New York. Recently renovated. Popular with gay guests.
Kimpton Muse's location in the heart of Midtown means that nearly everything is within easy reach. The Kimpton brand is particularly LGBT-friendly, proactively supporting initiatives and projects in the community.
At this boutique hotel, you'll find beautifully decorated rooms that have been recently renovated. Times Square, Broadway and gay nightlife options are all just a stone's throw away.
At this boutique hotel, you'll find beautifully decorated rooms that have been recently renovated. Times Square, Broadway and gay nightlife options are all just a stone's throw away.
Features:
concierge
Free Wi-Fi
Restaurant
Room Service
citizenM Hotel
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218 W 50th St, New York, New York City
Show on mapWhy this hotel? Affordable Luxury. Great Location, Good Price
Located in midtown Manhattan, right on the corner of Broadway and 50th, this hotel offers affordable luxury for your New York stay.
Avoiding hotel clichés, this time square hotel offers a modern stay in the city. The cosy rooms are a cross between a pod hotel and a style-conscious boutique, which gives the hotel a trendy but affordable quality. While the rooms are compact, the public areas, including a library, guests-only rooftop lounge and buzzy lobby bar, are all spacious and inviting. The hotel is also home to the new museum of street art!
The location is a key selling point of this hotel. With seven subway lines within four blocks of the hotel and Time Square in walking distance, this theatre-friendly stay is perfect for those craving a classic New York experience. For an efficient, affordable and luxurious stay, look no further than the citizenM.
Avoiding hotel clichés, this time square hotel offers a modern stay in the city. The cosy rooms are a cross between a pod hotel and a style-conscious boutique, which gives the hotel a trendy but affordable quality. While the rooms are compact, the public areas, including a library, guests-only rooftop lounge and buzzy lobby bar, are all spacious and inviting. The hotel is also home to the new museum of street art!
The location is a key selling point of this hotel. With seven subway lines within four blocks of the hotel and Time Square in walking distance, this theatre-friendly stay is perfect for those craving a classic New York experience. For an efficient, affordable and luxurious stay, look no further than the citizenM.
Features:
Central Location
Hotel Bar
King Size Bed
Rooftop terrace
Night Hotel - Theater District
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132 W 45th St, New York City
Show on mapWhy this hotel? In Times Square. Stylish rooms. Near shops, restaurants, gay nightlife.
Chic hotel in the heart of Theater District in Times Square, steps away from the Rockefeller Plaza, The Radio City Music Hall, along with shops, bars and New York's popular tourist sights.
Night Hotel's black & white colour scheme is very stylish. Spacious, contemporary-styled guest rooms feature 42" TV, iPod dock, minibar, free WiFi and BOSE sound system.
Hotel guests get free access to the Equinox gym. The onsite Red Moon restaurant serves modern Japanese food, although many local dining options are nearby.
Night Hotel's black & white colour scheme is very stylish. Spacious, contemporary-styled guest rooms feature 42" TV, iPod dock, minibar, free WiFi and BOSE sound system.
Hotel guests get free access to the Equinox gym. The onsite Red Moon restaurant serves modern Japanese food, although many local dining options are nearby.
Features:
Free Wi-Fi
Gym
Restaurant
Room Service
valet parking
Wyndham New Yorker Hotel
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481 8th Ave, New York City
Show on mapWhy this hotel? Charming 'Jazz Age' hotel in New York. Good location and price.
This art deco hotel is part of the New York skyline. Its charming art deco lobby reflects its Jazz Age origins. The rooms are spacious and although the decor is slightly dated, you’re getting good value in a great location.
You’re just a few blocks away from the Empire State Building. All the rooms come with flat-screen TVs and free WiFi.
You’re just a few blocks away from the Empire State Building. All the rooms come with flat-screen TVs and free WiFi.
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24-hour Dining
concierge
Hotel Edison
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228 W 47th St, New York City
Show on mapWhy this hotel? Central location. In the heart of Times Square. Great for shopping & gay nightlife.
If you’re looking for an affordable hotel in a great location, you can’t top the Edison. It’s bang in the centre of Times Square so you’re staying in the very heart of New York, just a short walk from Broadway.
This hotel is old school with a faded glamour, but it’s still a big draw due to the price and location. It's a great option as it's close to New York's gay nightlife, too.
This hotel is old school with a faded glamour, but it’s still a big draw due to the price and location. It's a great option as it's close to New York's gay nightlife, too.
Features:
Bar
Cafe
Free WiFi
Gym
Restaurant
Central Park / Hell's Kitchen
Many of New York's newest gay bars are found in Hell's Kitchen. It's also close to Central Park and a great place to base yourself in New York City, with places like Times Square and Greenwich Village easily accessible.
Room Mate Grace Boutique Hotel
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125 West 45th St, New York City
Show on mapWhy this hotel? Great Price. Great location. Hosts gay parties.
Room Mate Grace is one of our favorite hotels in New York. It's equidistant between Times Square and Hell's Kitchen. Room Mate Grace sometimes hosts gay pool parties. It's a three-star hotel that could be a four-star.
You can't find a better location and it's a good price. A hearty breakfast is served until noon - this is helpful if you're hungover!
The rooms are spacious and come in bold colours. The pool is also excellent. Although the gym is small and they have no restaurant, you gotta make compromises to find a great deal in NYC.
You can't find a better location and it's a good price. A hearty breakfast is served until noon - this is helpful if you're hungover!
The rooms are spacious and come in bold colours. The pool is also excellent. Although the gym is small and they have no restaurant, you gotta make compromises to find a great deal in NYC.
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breakfast
Pool
pool bar
Sauna
Hudson Hotel
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356 West 58th Street, New York City
Show on mapWhy this hotel? Near Central Park. Great value. Easy access to gay bars in Hell's Kitchen.
The Hudson Hotel has a great location near Central Park and not far from Hell's Kitchen, Industry and other gay bars in New York.
Popular with locals and tourists alike, the 24-storey hotel has a 24-hour gym with the latest workout equipment. All 866 rooms feature fine linens, flat panel TV and iPod dock.
Popular with locals and tourists alike, the 24-storey hotel has a 24-hour gym with the latest workout equipment. All 866 rooms feature fine linens, flat panel TV and iPod dock.
Features:
Bar
concierge
Free Wi-Fi
Gym
Kimpton Ink48
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653 11th Ave, New York City
Show on mapWhy this hotel? Central location. Great for sightseeing, shopping and gay nightlife.
Ink48 is a chic and affordable hotel in Hell’s Kitchen, a buzzing neighbourhood full of popular restaurants and gay bars. It even boasts a rooftop bar with panoramic views of New York’s skyline.
You can also enjoy the spa facilities, and you even get a complimentary yoga mat. Pet-friendly.
You can also enjoy the spa facilities, and you even get a complimentary yoga mat. Pet-friendly.
Features:
Bar
Cafe
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Spa
Brooklyn / Williamsburg
Across the river, Brooklyn and its suburb of Williamsburg has had a Renaissance in recent years. It's now a fashionable district with many boutique cafés and trendy restaurants.
The area also has its own selection of gay bars, and it's relatively straightforward to get into Manhattan.
The area also has its own selection of gay bars, and it's relatively straightforward to get into Manhattan.
New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge
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333 Adams St, New York City
Show on mapWhy this hotel? Stunning pool. Great for shopping, sightseeing and gay nightlife.
Quality hotel in Brooklyn's renowned Brooklyn Heights neighbourhood. The New York Marriott offers top-notch facilities including a lap pool, hot tub, spa and fitness centre.
Each modern guest room includes a flat screen TV, coffee maker, and down comforters.
Dining options at the hotel include The Bar, serving American cuisine and drinks, and The Brooklyn Pantry, offering light bites. Many local dining choices are nearby.
Each modern guest room includes a flat screen TV, coffee maker, and down comforters.
Dining options at the hotel include The Bar, serving American cuisine and drinks, and The Brooklyn Pantry, offering light bites. Many local dining choices are nearby.
Features:
Bar
Fitness Centre
Hot Tub
Pool
Restaurant
Sauna
Spa
wi-fi