Overview: Hotels Near Lombardi’s Pizza on Spring Street in NoLita

Lombardi’s at 32 Spring Street, between Mott and Mulberry Streets, claims to be America’s first pizzeria, with a coal-oven tradition that dates to 1905. It sits in NoLita, a small neighborhood north of Little Italy with boutiques and cafes. Hotels nearby put you in SoHo, NoLita or the Lower East Side. Budget rooms cost about.

Understanding the Location

NoLita is short for North of Little Italy, a small zone of narrow streets, independent shops and restaurants. The area is busy on weekends and calm on weekday mornings. Lombardi’s draws lines at dinner, so go before 6 p.m. or after 9 p.m. The neighborhood is walkable, with SoHo and Chinatown only a few blocks.

Getting There by Subway

The 6 stops at Spring Street, about a three-minute walk. The B and D stop at Grand Street, and the N, R and W stop at Prince Street. The F, M, B and D stop at Broadway–Lafayette Street, about a ten-minute walk. From Midtown, the 6 reaches Spring Street in about 15 minutes. Check the.

Closest Option: Nolitan Hotel

The Nolitan Hotel at 30 Kenmare Street, at Elizabeth Street, is a small boutique hotel with rates often between $320 and $480. It sits about a three-minute walk from Lombardi’s. It suits couples who want a quiet room, a rooftop and an easy walk to the neighborhood’s shops.

Best Value: Hotel 50 Bowery

Hotel 50 Bowery at 50 Bowery, near Canal Street, is a modern hotel with rates often between $195 and $295. It sits about a 12 minute walk from Lombardi’s. It suits travelers who want a newer building, a rooftop with views and a short walk into Chinatown.

Best Lively Stay: PUBLIC Hotel

PUBLIC Hotel at 215 Chrystie Street, near Stanton Street, is a design-led hotel with a rooftop bar and rates often between $195 and $295 on typical weeks. It sits about a ten-minute walk from the pizzeria. It suits travelers who want a social, modern stay near the Lower East Side.

Best SoHo Boutique: Crosby Street Hotel

The Crosby Street Hotel at 79 Crosby Street, near Spring Street, offers colorful rooms and a garden terrace, with rates usually above $650. It sits about a seven-minute walk from Lombardi’s. It suits travelers who want a luxury SoHo base with a.

Best SoHo Luxury: The Mercer

The Mercer at 147 Mercer Street, at Prince Street, offers loft-style rooms and rates usually above $650. It sits about a ten-minute walk from Lombardi’s. It suits couples who want a high-end SoHo stay close.

Best Lively Bar Scene: SoHo Grand

The SoHo Grand Hotel at 310 West Broadway, near Canal Street, has an industrial design and a lively bar. Rates usually fall between $320 and $480. It sits about a 12 minute walk from Lombardi’s.

What to Order

Lombardi’s cooks pies in a coal-fired oven, producing a thin, charred crust. The classic order is a plain pie with tomato, mozzarella and basil, or the clam pie with fresh clams. A large pie feeds.

What to Do Nearby

Walk through Little Italy’s Mulberry Street, browse the boutiques on Elizabeth Street and visit Old St. Patrick’s Cathedral. SoHo’s cast-iron buildings and galleries are a few blocks west. Chinatown’s markets and bakeries are a short.

Rates and Booking Tips

Plan on about $195 to $295 for budget stays, $320 to $480 for mid-range hotels and $650 or more for luxury. Midweek is cheaper than weekends, and January and February bring the lowest rates. Compare.

Seasons and Timing

NoLita is busiest on weekends, when shoppers and diners fill Spring Street and Elizabeth Street. Spring and fall bring pleasant weather for walking. Summer brings heat and crowds, and winter is quiet. Hotel rates peak.

Questions Travelers Ask

Diners often ask whether Lombardi’s is the first pizzeria in America. It claims that title, with a license from 1905, though other places also claim early roots. They also ask about the coal oven, which.

Mistakes to Avoid

Do not arrive at 7 p.m. on a Saturday if you hate lines. Do not confuse Lombardi’s with other pizzerias that use similar names. Do not book a hotel based only on its SoHo address.

Getting From the Airport

NoLita is easiest to reach by taxi or rideshare from all three airports, usually 40 to 70 minutes depending on traffic. From JFK, take the AirTrain to Jamaica Station and the E train to Spring.

Which One Should You Book?

Choose the Nolitan for the shortest walk, Hotel 50 Bowery or PUBLIC for value, Crosby Street or The Mercer for SoHo luxury and the SoHo Grand for atmosphere. Compare room types and final prices for.

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