Where to stay near New York’s Times Square

Home to Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall and Times Square, Midtown is the part of Manhattan that truly never sleeps. With its bright lights and skyscrapers, this neighbourhood is a quintessential base for a trip to the Big Apple.

Here are four apartments that put you within walking distance of Times Square, where you can sleep (or not) and soak up the energy of Midtown.

AKA Central Park

On the southeastern tip of Central Park, AKA Central Park puts you in a prime position to escape the Midtown buzz. You’re also right near the shops of 5th Avenue, the Plaza Hotel and an easy 16-minute walk from Times Square. Inside, the apartments are sleek and sophisticated, with a slate-grey colour scheme. The marble bathrooms come with Bulgari amenities, and guests raved about the comfort of the beds. Extras like a high-tech fitness centre with a personal trainer and a private cinema with velvet seats make a stay here especially luxurious.

Midtown West 2 Bedroom Apartment

Midtown West 2 Bedroom Apartment features brick walls, funky paintings and a shiny stainless steel kitchen. There are two bedrooms plus a sofa bed in the living area, so you can comfortably sleep four guests, while the dishwasher, washing machine and dryer are convenient additions for longer stays. Located right by Penn Station and a short stroll from the High Line, the apartment is also under 20 minutes from Times Square. You’ll find highly rated Italian restaurant Casa Nonna around the corner and popular neighbourhood bar Billymark’s West just down the street.

Super Comfortable Times Sqr Central Park Broadway

This Super Comfortable Times Sqr Central Park Broadway is a compact, quirky studio with space for four guests. An exposed brick wall, cherry-red duvet and bright yellow alarm clock make it a cheerful spot to come home to. You’re well set up amenities-wise, with a memory-foam mattress, plenty of towels and bed linen, plus an electric hob, microwave and toaster for preparing meals at home. The studio is just 11 minutes from Times Square, in the heart of arty Hell’s Kitchen.

AKA Times Square

Just two minutes from Times Square and on a surprisingly quiet street given its location, these swanky apartments put you in the thick of things. Featuring hardwood floors and designer furniture, each apartment in AKA Times Square comes with a washer and dryer, flat-screen TV and a large kitchen. Fresh flowers spruce up the space and abstract artwork gives it some modern appeal. Guests loved the roof terrace, where you can sip cocktails and pretend you live in a Midtown skyscraper full-time.