NY pro's

[notherhalo]

I have to go to NY early Feb, for 3-4 days but am thinking about extending it to 7-12 days to see the city more

I have never been to the city

 

I am looking to go out at night and hopefully not get mugged

 

Is there an area with a good mix of value and safety?

 

For the record, I dont care about art, history, culture, etc.  I am more interested in a good nightlife area that is partying on the weeknights in February

[ScottT]

Get a party bus and go to Cooperstown.  

[Blarg]

Hang out in Harlem.

Edited December 16, 2014 by notti

[NJHalo]

There really is no one area that I would recommend, but lower Manhattan is your best bet. Chelsea, TriBeCa, Meatpacking District, SoHo, West Village, East Village, and Lower East Side are all neighborhoods that are mostly safe, and are walkable. They are all in lower Manhattan and near each other. They all contain a good mix of clubs, bars, restaurants, and shops. Williamsburg Brooklyn is a happening area as well.

I don't have a hotel that I recommend, but I will ask. One idea that a lot of people do to save money is to stay at a hotel across the river in Jersey City NJ. There a a bunch of nice ones right on the water with spectacular views of lower Manhattan. Very easy to get anywhere in NYC from Jersey City by using the PATH train. It is cheap, safe, clean, and runs frequently. There are stops in many of the neighborhoods mentioned above, and it connects to NYC subway system.

If you have any specific questions or interests, let me know

[wopphil]

I have to go to NY early Feb, for 3-4 days but am thinking about extending it to 7-12 days to see the city more

I have never been to the city

I am looking to go out at night and hopefully not get mugged

Is there an area with a good mix of value and safety?

For the record, I dont care about art, history, culture, etc. I am more interested in a good nightlife area that is partying on the weeknights in February

I am extremely jealous dude. I went to Manhattan for my honeymoon, and cannot wait to go back. It is an awesome city.

We stayed at the Hyatt Grand Central. I personally think Hyatt hotels are outstanding, and the Hyatt Grand Central is quite nice. It is also very centrally located.

[Tank]

east flatbush is your best bet.

[NJHalo]

Here are a few places that are not too expensive, but very unique. Friends have stayed at all of them, and love the POD.

http://www.thepodhotel.com/

http://www.acehotel.com/newyork

http://www.thejanenyc.com/

http://www.hotelonrivington.com/

[T.G.]

Be sure to try the cheesecake at Junior's.

[Tank]

i think there are about 200 places that call themselves some version of Ray's original pizza. i've heard they're all good.

[NJHalo]

i think there are about 200 places that call themselves some version of Ray's original pizza. i've heard they're all good.

Correct. I have one here in my hometown in NJ and it's great!

[Adam]

I'd stay and party in Yonkers dude

[mrwicked]

Hang out in Harlem.

 

harlem is awesome actually now.

 

i like the upper west side.

killer food, killer bars, lots of girls.

work your way north and have some pints around columbia university.

[Brandon]

My first stop would be Peter Lugers

[NJHalo]

My first stop would be Peter Lugers

Peter Lugers is good. It is in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn which is a must.

My favorite is Sparks Steakhouse on the eastside. This is where the famous Paul Castellano mob hit took place exactly 29 years ago today. http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/archives-big-paul-chauffeur-ride-article-1.2043547

[Tank]

My first stop would be Peter Lugers

 

saw something about them on tv. was fascinated by the way they cook their steaks and would gladly go there if the opportunity came up.

[deepdrive]

Peter Lugers is good. It is in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn which is a must.

My favorite is Sparks Steakhouse on the eastside. This is where the famous Paul Castellano mob hit took place exactly 29 years ago today. http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/archives-big-paul-chauffeur-ride-article-1.2043547

 

He said he wasn't interested in history or culture.