Although located west of the other four New York City boroughs and closer to New Jersey than anywhere else around New York state, Manhattan is often thought of as being the center of New York City. This is mainly due to the fact that the borough is home to the vast majority of the Big Apple’s main attractions, shops, parks, arenas, train stations and more, in addition to the best-located accommodation.

Without doubt, one of the most popular neighborhoods to stay in Manhattan is Midtown, which plays host to iconic landmarks such as the Empire State Building, vital hubs like Grand Central Terminal, and international points of interest including the United Nations Headquarters. Although Manhattan top hotel deals can be picked up, accommodation in Midtown is among the most expensive in the world, and typically priced between US$300 and US$1,000 per night.

North of Midtown is another desirable area for tourists to stay – Uptown/Upper Manhattan, which has the likes of the Upper East Side and Upper West Side within its confines. Accommodation in this part of Manhattan is expensive, especially if it overlooks Central Park. In Harlem and Washington Heights, however, Manhattan top hotel deals make nightly rates less expensive.

South of both Midtown and Uptown/Upper Manhattan is Downtown/Lower Manhattan, which plays host to trendy neighborhoods such as TriBeca and Soho. These districts have accommodation ranged between US$300 and US$500, and ethnic enclaves including the dominant Chinatown and smaller Little Italy.

At the tip of Manhattan Island is the Financial District, which includes Wall Street and the World Trade Center’s former site, as well as the departure points for tourist attractions such as Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. This part of the borough is best suited to corporate travelers with its many business hotels.

While most accommodation around Manhattan is mid-range or high-end, Manhattan top hotel deals make any stay in the heart of the Big Apple cheaper. Tourists who look around will be pleased to discover budget hotels in some of the quieter corners of the island.