If Times Square’s iconic Ball Drop is on your bucket list, get out there and stay at the hotel with the best view in town!
There are people who want to stand outside from 3 PM to midnight without even having time to go to the bathroom. I mean, there are no bathrooms and people actually wear adult diapers. No joke!
Okay, so it won’t be cheap. But has New York ever been cheap?? But we did some research to find the best hotels near Times Square with a view of the Ball Drop. So hurry in and enjoy your vantage point among 3 million of your closest friends standing in the cold below!
I also wrote this post with the best NYC skyline views at any time of the year. But the same is especially true when it comes to fireworks.
This post also covers fun things to see in the New Year in New York, including where to find rooftop parties, a harbor dinner cruise to see fireworks, open bar events with live music, free stuff, and more. There are also additional tips on arrival times and what to bring if you’re heading to Times Square in a puffer jacket.
On my last visit, I joined the crowd of media and went up to the rooftop of 1 Times Square for the unveiling of the crystal ball.
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This hotel actually offers a view of the famous ball drop. In Times Square, But get in quick!
Many of these hotels have open bars, dinners,
Always live music and great parties!
Some of these hotels have rooms with a view of the ball drop, and some views are from the rooftop or bar area. If you want to see a ball drop from your bed, be sure to check when making a reservation!
Or, if you prefer to stay as far away from Times Square as possible. Read on for a list of great yet affordable hotels throughout New York City. They have a rating of at least 8 on Booking.com, and depending on the time of year, many of them are in the low $200s.
