Hotels Near Penn Station NYC: Where to Stay Steps From the Trains
Coming in on Amtrak, the LIRR or NJ Transit? These hotels near Penn Station NYC put you a short walk from the platform, with real addresses and the closest subway stops.
Quick answer
The closest hotels to Penn Station are on Seventh and Eighth Avenues between 31st and 35th Streets. The New Yorker, the Stewart Hotel and Moxy NYC Times Square are a few minutes on foot. For more choice, look a few blocks east around Herald Square or south into Chelsea.
Why stay near Penn Station
Penn Station is the busiest train station in North America. Amtrak, the Long Island Rail Road and NJ Transit all run through it, and the newer Moynihan Train Hall sits across Eighth Avenue. If you have an early train or a late arrival, a hotel a few blocks away saves real stress.
It also works as a general base. Madison Square Garden sits on top of the station. Macy’s Herald Square is two blocks east. The Empire State Building is about a ten-minute walk. And the 1, 2, 3, A, C and E trains stop right under your feet.
The area is not pretty, and it is busy at all hours. That is the trade. You are paying for convenience, not charm.
The closest hotels: steps from the station
The New Yorker, A Wyndham Hotel at 481 Eighth Ave is the big Art Deco tower with the red sign. It is across the street from Moynihan Train Hall and a block from Madison Square Garden. Rooms vary a lot in size, so read the room type carefully.
The Stewart Hotel at 371 Seventh Ave is directly across Seventh Avenue from the station entrance. It is about as close as you can sleep to the LIRR concourse.
Moxy NYC Times Square at 485 Seventh Ave, at 36th Street, is a short walk north. Rooms are compact, the lobby is lively, and the rooftop bar is popular. Despite the name, it is closer to Penn Station than to Times Square.
Fairfield Inn & Suites New York Midtown Manhattan/Penn Station at 325 W 33rd St is on the west side of the station, close to Moynihan and the Hudson Yards area.
A few blocks east: Herald Square and Koreatown
Walk three or four minutes east and you reach Herald Square, with Macy’s, more shops and the B, D, F, M, N, Q, R and W trains. Just south is Koreatown on West 32nd Street, open late with barbecue, karaoke and dessert.
Hyatt Herald Square New York at 30 W 31st St is a modern, mid-size hotel close to both. Courtyard New York Manhattan/Herald Square at 71 W 35th St is a dependable chain pick. Hotel Stanford at 43 W 32nd St sits right on the Koreatown block.
Just south: Chelsea and the Flower District
Head down Seventh Avenue into the upper 20s and you get slightly calmer streets with good hotel value. Moxy NYC Chelsea at 105 W 28th St is in the old Flower District, with a busy rooftop. Kimpton Hotel Eventi at 851 Sixth Ave, at 30th Street, is a more polished option with larger rooms.
From here, Penn Station is about a 5 to 10 minute walk. The 1 train at 28th Street also gets you there in one stop.
Tips for train travelers
If you arrive by LIRR, the exits on the Seventh Avenue side bring you closest to the Stewart Hotel and Moxy. Amtrak passengers using Moynihan Train Hall come out on Eighth Avenue, right by the New Yorker.
Many hotels near Penn Station will hold your bags before check-in and after check-out, which helps with a late train. Ask when you book. If not, see our luggage storage guide.
Coming in from Long Island for a show or a game? Our page on a Long Island hotel night near Penn Station covers that trip.
Food and sights around Penn Station
The blocks right around the station are mostly chain food and fast lunch spots. For a real meal, walk to Koreatown on West 32nd Street between Fifth Avenue and Broadway. It stays open late, which helps after a late train or a game at the Garden.
Want a nicer evening? The north end of the High Line starts at Hudson Yards, about a ten-minute walk west. From there you can walk south on the elevated park all the way to the Meatpacking District. The Empire State Building is about ten minutes east on 34th Street, and Macy’s is two blocks away. Our restaurants near Penn Station guide has more ideas.
One more tip: the station is crowded at rush hour, roughly 7 to 10 a.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. on weekdays. If you are rolling a big suitcase, leave a few extra minutes.
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Common questions
What is the closest hotel to Penn Station NYC?
The Stewart Hotel at 371 Seventh Ave and The New Yorker at 481 Eighth Ave are both across the street from station entrances.
Is the area around Penn Station safe at night?
It is busy at all hours and generally fine on the main avenues. Like any transit hub, keep an eye on your bags and use the well-lit avenues rather than quiet side streets late at night.
Is Penn Station the same as Moynihan Train Hall?
They are connected. Moynihan Train Hall is the newer Amtrak and LIRR concourse across Eighth Avenue, inside the old post office building. Penn Station is under Madison Square Garden.
Are hotels near Penn Station good for Madison Square Garden?
Yes. The Garden sits right on top of Penn Station, so every hotel on this list is a short walk to concerts and games.
Can I walk from Penn Station to Times Square?
Yes. It is about 10 to 15 minutes north on Seventh Avenue. The 1, 2 or 3 train also gets you there in one stop.
Keep reading
Hotels near Madison Square Garden · Hotels near Moynihan Train Hall · Restaurants near Penn Station · Koreatown hotels · Chelsea, Flatiron and Penn Station · The New Yorker hotel guide