Midtown West & Hell's Kitchen
Midtown West comprised of the Theatre District and Hell’s Kitchen from 6th Ave to the Hudson River and is synonymous with some of the most iconic things about New York: Broadway, Times Square and New York’s theatre and entertainment centers. Midtown West is truly feels like the center of New York, and those who choose to live here want to feel like they are in the middle of it all. It’s also surprisingly affordable compared to destinations immediately north. With ample food, drink and entertainment options, there are plenty of reasons to choose Midtown West as your home.
Where Is
The Locals
What's to Love
What's Not to Expect
Midtown West the neighborhood that never sleeps. All day long the streets bustle with tourists and nightlife denizens, and so those looking for peace and quiet should look elsewhere.
Midtown West & Hell's Kitchen Look & Feel
Great Eats Cool Drinks & Nights Out & Entertainment
Midtown West is a home to many of New York’s greatest restaurants, many of which have Michelin stars.
Top picks:
- Le Bernadin: one of NYC’s six restos with 3 Michelin stars, some think it’s the very best of all
- Per Se: 3 Michelin star home of Thomas Keller’s French cooking
- Marea: upscale Italian
- Del Frisco’s: arguably’s Midtown West’s best steakhouse
- Loi Estiatorio: one of New York’s top high-end Greek restaurants
Parks & Rec
There are no parks in Midtown West, except the Hudson River Greenway running along the western border. And of course, Central Park isn’t that far away either.
Guest Lodging
Midtown on both sides is where the vast majority of New York’s hotels are located and there are plenty of options from budget level to the five stars. There are too many to count, but some top picks include the Hilton, Disktrict, Moderne and Sheraton Times Square.
Public Transportation
The 7, A/C/E & B/D/F/M trains serve the central and eastern part of Midtown West well, making it easy to get north and south and across town. The west side however, has no trains and as a result, buses are used far more heavily here than other parts of Manhattan.
Transportation options: A C E B D F M 7 Bus service
Car Travel
There is no non-commercial street parking in Midtown West during the week, so car owners must garage their vehicles or find somewhere else to park them.
LaGuardia: 35-40 minutes
JFK: 45-60 minutes
Newark: 40-65 minutes
Yellow cabs for passenger pickup are also readily available just about anywhere. Distance from main airports by car:
LaGuardia: 35-40 minutes
JFK: 45-60 minutes
Newark: 40-65 minutes