Gay friendly hotels in New York City
New York’s LGBTQ+ scene is spread across several neighbourhoods, so where you stay depends on the trip you want. Hell’s Kitchen has one of Manhattan’s biggest concentrations of gay bars, Chelsea and Greenwich Village combine LGBTQ+ history with central locations, while Brooklyn offers a more alternative scene. Midtown can be extremely practical for first-time sightseeing. GayMapper’s recommended gay-friendly hotels range from smart budget choices to major luxury properties, helping you balance nightlife, neighbourhood atmosphere and the inevitable amount of walking that comes with New York.
GayMapper Hotel Recommendations
3* Pod Brooklyn
Great Value, Boutique
4* The Time New York
Near Gay Nightlife, Boutique
4* Indigo Williamsburg
Boutique
3* Hotel Le Jolie
Great Value, Boutique
3* Holiday Inn Times Square
Near Gay Nightlife, Great Value
5* Times Square EDITION
Near Gay Nightlife, Luxury
5* Equinox Hudson Yards
Luxury, City Centre
3* 414 Hotel
Near Gay Nightlife, Great Value
4* Radisson Times Square
Near Gay Nightlife, City Centre
4* Washington Square Hotel
Near Gay Nightlife, Boutique
4* AC Hotel Times Square
Near Gay Nightlife, Boutique
4* 1 Hotel Central Park
Luxury, City Centre
5* The Dominick
Luxury
4* Riu Plaza Times Square
Near Gay Nightlife, City Centre
3* Hotel Le Bleu
Great Value, Boutique
4* The Standard, High Line
Near Gay Nightlife, Luxury
4* Walker Greenwich Village
GayMapper Favourite, Near Gay Nightlife
5* SIXTY SoHo
Boutique
3* SpringHill Suites Times Sq
Near Gay Nightlife, Great Value
3* Courtyard Times Square
Near Gay Nightlife, Great Value
5* The Bowery Hotel
Boutique
5* Crosby Street Hotel
Boutique
5* The Langham, Fifth Avenue
Luxury, City Centre
4* citizenM Times Square
GayMapper Favourite, Near Gay Nightlife
New York Gay Scene
The famous Stonewall Inn stills stands proudly in Greenwich Village, reminding visitors of the political history that allows so many more modern gay bars and clubs to flourish across the city. There are countless places for the queer community today to find their crowd and feel safe doing so, from the bustling drag scene of East Village to the quirky and alternative parties of Bushwick, from nightclub to karaoke bar to dive, every destination is different. You're welcome to explore the wide range of places on offer, and you're sure to find your perfect night.







































