Staying in apartments in New York has become increasingly popular. And understandably so: many want to enjoy the city like locals do. And if you travel with your family, it’s cheaper and more convenient to stay in an apartment than to book several hotel rooms. If you book an apartment through a well-known hotel booking website, you’ll be assured of a place that is officially approved for short-term rental. This isn’t always the case when you book through a site like Airbnb, which offers privately owned apartments. Below I’ve listed a few good apartments in New York.
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One Dutch Hotel
At this hotel, you can rent different-sized apartments. There are multiple options available, ranging from studios to three-bedroom apartments. This makes it a great place for families or groups. The apartments are fully equipped with a washing machine and a kitchen containing everything you might need. If there is something you miss, you can ask the reception.
The location of One Dutch is good as well. You are in the heart of the Financial District, with different subway lines close by that can easily take you around the city.
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The Beekman Tower Apartments
The Beekman Tower offers spacious suites close to Tudor City and the East River. The iconic building is located in a quiet area. You can choose between a studio, one-bedroom or two-bedroom apartment for your stay in New York. The apartment building has a rooftop bar as well. Here you can get a nice cocktail to end your day and enjoy the view over the city.
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Radio City Apartments
The Radio City Apartments are located centrally, close to Times Square, Rockefeller Center and Radio City Music Hall. There are various types of apartments available, from queen studios to one-bedroom apartments. All apartments have a well-equipped kitchenette, so you can cook or heat up your food. The accommodation is very clean and the decor style is classic New York.
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Plum Guide in New York
Plum Guide is a website where you can book apartments. This website is an improved version of Airbnb. All places have been checked by the company, and they also took the photos. This way, you will get what you see and can look for the perfect place in New York.
Book your apartment with Plum Guide here
Airbnb rules in NYC
Unfortunately, it is illegal in New York to rent a privately owned apartment for a short term. On Airbnb and other short-term rental platforms, hosts need to be officially registered with the city, and short-term rentals are only permitted if you are staying in the same unit or apartment as your host, with no more than two paying guests at a time. So renting an entire apartment or home for less than 30 days is not allowed.
So when you book an entire apartment via for example Airbnb, know that this is often illegal. There’s no risk of getting a fine if you book an apartment like that, but chances are that the host gets ‘caught’ and your booking will be cancelled. If this happens shortly before your trip, it might be difficult to still find a (decently priced) hotel room.
I’ve also heard a lot of complaints about people being scammed. The apartment wasn’t as the pictures described it to be, or it didn’t even exist at all. Renting an apartment in New York also isn’t cheaper than booking a hotel room. The apartment itself might seem relatively cheap, but you often have to pay extra fees (like a cleaning and service fee) that can still make your stay rather pricey. Therefore I think you are better off staying in a hotel in New York or in a company-owned apartment booked via a hotel booking website, like the selection above.
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