New York, United States - Rated ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ by travelers

City in 🇺🇸 United States with a population of around 8.6 million people.

There is no other city like New York in the world. The bright lights, the energy, the never-ending buzz: it's all utterly intoxicating. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a lifelong resident, there's always something new to discover in the Big Apple. Stroll through Central Park, marvel at the towering skyscrapers of Midtown, or explore the trendy neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens: each area of the city has its own unique flavor. New York is also a cultural powerhouse, with world-renowned museums, theaters, and concert venues. And of course, no visit to New York is complete without a slice of pizza or a bagel from one of the city's iconic delis.

What people say about New York

Simon Su

New York is a busy, bustling city, but also full of unknown surprises.

Anders

I had really high hopes for New York. Maybe too high. It is definitely an exciting place, and I am sure that you can find lots and lots of fun and interesting things there. But, I came away a little disappointed. First, we stayed in New Jersey with a view of Manhattan, and then we stayed in the hipster mecca of Williamsburg for a few nights. We also spent plenty of time in Manhattan. I really enjoyed walking around some areas, especially Greenwich Village, I truly had a blast at Gotham Comedy Club, the steaks at Peter Luger's are pretty great, and the skyscrapers are very cool. BUT, I was surprised by how dirty public transport and the streets were, and especially of how poor the average meal was. I went hunting for the best bagels and pizza slices by going to well-rated places around town, and the bagels were OK, but the pizza was plain bad (perhaps, I just prefer European pizza). Other meals were over-priced and sadly did not have the quality to match their price tag. And the people were not overly friendly either. Overall, I much prefer London, Berlin, Madrid, Ho Chi Minh City, and Tokyo for a really big city. I would still go back to New York as there is so much to explore and enjoy, but I have many places that I will return to sooner.

Christa Adams

New York has so much to offer! It didn't necessarily sweep me away, but I enjoyed it and could have stayed longer if my wallet allowed. I came in late July and it was very hot and humid. I remember walking through Central Park feeling like I was in the jungles of Costa Rica. It was rough! I ate delicious bagels, scoured the Upper East Side for tasty coffee, took the free ferry to Brooklyn, walked across the bridge, and saw some of the other iconic sites like the Statue of Liberty. I would love to go back in autumn or winter when the weather is more my element.