Central Park South Travel Guide

New York

Aerial view of Columbus Circle and Central Park in New York CIty at sunset
Aerial view of Columbus Circle and Central Park in New York CIty at sunset
30 Rockefeller Plaza is an Art Deco skyscraper in the middle of Rockefeller Plaza in Manhattan. At 850 feet (260 m) high, the 70-story building is the 14th tallest in New York City and is a great place for capturing views at sunset (especially because it offers views of the Empire State Building).

To get this shot, head to the top of Rockefeller Center, known as "Top of the Rock." The entrance is on W 50th St between 5th and 6th Avenues. Tickets can be purchased on the basement level of building. Be sure to purchase your tickets in advance in order to make your way to the top by sunset (the entry system is timed). Also allot time for a security screening and wait times at the elevator.

Once you arrive at the observation deck take the escalator to the upper levels where your views won't be impeded by the glass windscreens. Tripods are not allowed (although monopods are allowed), but you can rest your camera on the stone barriers of the upper observation deck. Additionally you can use a table-top tripod for stability.

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Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

4 out of 5
811 7th Ave New York NY
The price is £140 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
£140
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.2/10 Good! (6,801 reviews)
Excellent service. Nice room and great location for seeing a Broadway show

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Hyatt Grand Central New York

Hyatt Grand Central New York

4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street New York NY
The price is £149 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
£149
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (6,456 reviews)
Very pleasant check in, extremely comfortable bed and perfect location for us.

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square

Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square

4 out of 5
145 W 44th St New York NY
The price is £133 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
£133
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.6/10 Good! (6,551 reviews)
Very good

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Hotel Edison Times Square

Hotel Edison Times Square

4 out of 5
228 W 47th St New York NY
The price is £118 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
£118
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 2 restaurants, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (5,179 reviews)
I had a good stay overall at Hotel Edison and the location was very convenient. That said, I did find the rooms quite small, and the walls were fairly thin, so noise from other rooms and the hallway could be heard at times. Breakfast options were also limited as it was only a “to-go” breakfast. Considering ...

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Hotel Edison Times Square
Park Central Hotel New York

Park Central Hotel New York

4 out of 5
870 7th Ave New York NY
The price is £137 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
£137
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.6/10 Good! (3,901 reviews)
great room, service and location just need a kettle on the rooms

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

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Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel

Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel

4 out of 5
235 West 46th Street New York NY
The price is £101 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
£101
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,105 reviews)
Great Staff and location. Very clean 👌 👏 👍 🙌 😍

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Central Park South

Chrysler Building showing landscape views, a city and a skyscraper

Midtown East

4.5/5(577 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Grand Central Terminal to 5th Avenue – discover Midtown East, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Midtown East
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Central New York City

Known for its soaring skyscrapers and eye-catching views, there's plenty to explore in Central New York City. Check out top attractions like Times Square and Rockefeller Center, and jump on the metro at 49th St. Station or 50 St. Station (Broadway) to see more of the city.

Central New York City
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Theater District

Gourmet restaurants acclaimed theatres and top sights from Times Square to Rockefeller Center – discover Theater District, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Theater District
Hell\'s Kitchen featuring a bar, dining out and interior views

Hell's Kitchen

Known for its soaring skyscrapers, popular shops and eye-catching views, there's plenty to explore in Hell's Kitchen. Top attractions like Manhattan Cruise Terminal and New World Stages are major draws. Catch the metro at 50 St. Station (8th Av.) or 42 St. - Port Authority Bus Terminal Station to see more of the city.

Hell's Kitchen
Midtown featuring a bay or harbor, a sunset and a city

Midtown

4.5/5(437 area reviews)

Times Square and Rockefeller Center are a few top attractions in Midtown. Hop around the city on the metro at 42 St. - Bryant Pk. Station or Times Sq. - 42 St. Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, soaring skyscrapers and acclaimed art galleries.

Midtown
Macy\'s featuring signage, street scenes and a city

Garment District

4.5/5(10 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Hammerstein Ballroom to Macy's – discover Garment District, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Garment District


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