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Daily median hotel prices for New York, including the cheapest date, peak date, and tracked hotel count.

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Median nightly price · 56 hotels

$545median / night
$330Min, Jan 24
$545Median
$1,045Max, Sep 22
Visible rangeAug 8 - May 7
Median nightly price: New YorkAug 8Sep 16Oct 25Dec 3Jan 10Feb 18Mar 29May 7$215$451$687$923$1.2K
Median nightly price: New York
DateMedianRangeHotels
Aug 8$462$192 - $1,84055
Aug 9$351$192 - $1,76855
Aug 10$412$192 - $1,96454
Aug 11$534$197 - $1,75556
Aug 12$504$196 - $1,66855
Aug 13$433$192 - $1,86555
Aug 14$438$193 - $2,00456
Aug 15$426$192 - $2,01156
Aug 16$349$192 - $1,91555
Aug 17$413$192 - $1,98656
Aug 18$478$197 - $2,07356
Aug 19$466$192 - $1,66855
Aug 20$418$193 - $1,79956
Aug 21$431$199 - $2,04056
Aug 22$446$193 - $2,06655
Aug 23$349$193 - $2,00455
Aug 24$390$192 - $1,67255
Aug 25$468$193 - $2,04556
Aug 26$474$201 - $1,89156
Aug 27$419$192 - $2,05856
Aug 28$501$199 - $2,05656
Aug 29$546$192 - $1,89155
Aug 30$389$194 - $2,03555
Aug 31$439$193 - $1,79356
Sep 1$603$197 - $2,06755
Sep 2$625$193 - $2,03955
Sep 3$597$209 - $2,06754
Sep 4$700$201 - $2,04653
Sep 5$715$225 - $2,06152
Sep 6$504$246 - $2,07451
Sep 7$482$205 - $2,06154
Sep 8$766$309 - $2,04951
Sep 9$811$192 - $2,06054
Sep 10$711$369 - $2,05751
Sep 11$697$209 - $1,97152
Sep 12$677$334 - $2,02048
Sep 13$542$265 - $2,06855
Sep 14$834$341 - $2,07450
Sep 15$916$234 - $2,07253
Sep 16$847$452 - $2,07452
Sep 17$739$210 - $2,04754
Sep 18$694$377 - $2,03847
Sep 19$740$217 - $2,04751
Sep 20$656$313 - $2,00846
Sep 21$920$310 - $2,00747
Sep 22$1,045$436 - $1,99245
Sep 23$1,025$303 - $2,06949
Sep 24$812$381 - $2,07347
Sep 25$707$194 - $2,05353
Sep 26$682$320 - $2,04449
Sep 27$529$222 - $2,04155
Sep 28$633$246 - $2,06752
Sep 29$712$283 - $2,06154
Sep 30$692$301 - $2,07451
Oct 1$609$197 - $2,06952
Oct 2$625$315 - $2,07251
Oct 3$609$217 - $2,06953
Oct 4$496$257 - $2,03752
Oct 5$688$203 - $2,06154
Oct 6$812$331 - $2,07452
Oct 7$807$231 - $2,06954
Oct 8$751$400 - $2,07351
Oct 9$740$215 - $2,06952
Oct 10$730$366 - $2,07249
Oct 11$528$228 - $2,06153
Oct 12$620$266 - $2,07352
Oct 13$789$214 - $2,06154
Oct 14$804$321 - $2,07452
Oct 15$703$206 - $2,06954
Oct 16$669$342 - $2,07251
Oct 17$691$230 - $2,06953
Oct 18$522$236 - $2,07354
Oct 19$698$275 - $2,06155
Oct 20$844$321 - $2,07353
Oct 21$789$214 - $2,07155
Oct 22$671$321 - $2,07353
Oct 23$656$194 - $2,06956
Oct 24$654$332 - $2,07153
Oct 25$514$223 - $2,06155
Oct 26$635$262 - $2,06852
Oct 27$753$192 - $2,06954
Oct 28$721$321 - $2,07452
Oct 29$644$207 - $2,07154
Oct 30$713$379 - $2,07453
Oct 31$781$217 - $2,06952
Nov 1$546$296 - $2,07252
Nov 2$577$234 - $2,06954
Nov 3$719$263 - $2,07253
Nov 4$666$207 - $2,06952
Nov 5$545$240 - $2,07253
Nov 6$548$196 - $2,06953
Nov 7$556$282 - $2,07252
Nov 8$422$195 - $2,06952
Nov 9$552$230 - $2,07252
Nov 10$634$234 - $2,07153
Nov 11$632$287 - $2,07252
Nov 12$569$209 - $2,06854
Nov 13$560$279 - $2,06852
Nov 14$575$198 - $2,07353
Nov 15$431$194 - $2,07251
Nov 16$569$196 - $2,06151
Nov 17$645$270 - $2,06448
Nov 18$647$235 - $2,06152
Nov 19$507$259 - $2,06452
Nov 20$543$196 - $2,06152
Nov 21$539$247 - $2,06451
Nov 22$406$194 - $2,07352
Nov 23$445$192 - $2,06651
Nov 24$511$197 - $2,05852
Nov 25$653$274 - $2,07151
Nov 26$578$198 - $2,07351
Nov 27$627$265 - $2,07050
Nov 28$548$192 - $2,07352
Nov 29$454$194 - $2,05650
Nov 30$691$208 - $2,01551
Dec 1$970$443 - $2,05546
Dec 2$969$258 - $2,05850
Dec 3$905$484 - $2,05547
Dec 4$914$262 - $2,06952
Dec 5$971$492 - $2,06648
Dec 6$628$209 - $2,05850
Dec 7$862$414 - $2,05546
Dec 8$1,019$235 - $2,05849
Dec 9$996$433 - $2,05546
Dec 10$867$252 - $2,06951
Dec 11$936$490 - $2,06748
Dec 12$852$247 - $2,06952
Dec 13$529$194 - $2,06450
Dec 14$570$230 - $2,06151
Dec 15$593$288 - $2,07450
Dec 16$615$213 - $2,07151
Dec 17$591$251 - $2,07451
Dec 18$682$193 - $2,07152
Dec 19$713$288 - $2,06250
Dec 20$503$194 - $2,07252
Dec 21$509$229 - $2,04350
Dec 22$509$192 - $1,97251
Dec 23$496$254 - $1,96751
Dec 24$512$194 - $1,97253
Dec 25$631$221 - $1,96750
Dec 26$661$196 - $2,04252
Dec 27$601$278 - $2,03050
Dec 28$619$221 - $1,97251
Dec 29$732$396 - $1,97750
Dec 30$743$250 - $2,06152
Dec 31$748$379 - $1,97046
Jan 1$476$205 - $1,94953
Jan 2$413$196 - $2,07152
Jan 3$347$192 - $2,02349
Jan 4$333$192 - $1,95647
Jan 5$409$193 - $1,64349
Jan 6$370$195 - $1,66649
Jan 7$384$192 - $1,66051
Jan 8$408$196 - $1,88252
Jan 9$432$193 - $2,02553
Jan 10$410$194 - $1,64849
Jan 11$503$193 - $1,68651
Jan 12$428$193 - $1,64849
Jan 13$422$195 - $1,64351
Jan 14$357$192 - $1,70949
Jan 15$415$193 - $1,91352
Jan 16$389$192 - $2,06052
Jan 17$357$192 - $1,64349
Jan 18$354$192 - $1,64948
Jan 19$409$197 - $1,66750
Jan 20$387$194 - $1,64949
Jan 21$392$193 - $1,64351
Jan 22$365$192 - $1,88351
Jan 23$396$193 - $2,02852
Jan 24$330$192 - $1,63447
Jan 25$387$194 - $1,64349
Jan 26$399$194 - $1,64950
Jan 27$412$197 - $1,64351
Jan 28$368$192 - $1,68251
Jan 29$392$195 - $1,93052
Jan 30$360$192 - $2,06351
Jan 31$365$192 - $1,64349
Feb 1$395$193 - $1,64949
Feb 2$420$201 - $1,66549
Feb 3$416$195 - $1,71149
Feb 4$409$192 - $1,79051
Feb 5$381$194 - $1,97153
Feb 6$377$193 - $1,64351
Feb 7$388$192 - $1,63447
Feb 8$393$199 - $1,62649
Feb 9$424$196 - $1,64350
Feb 10$428$198 - $1,63449
Feb 11$397$200 - $1,81350
Feb 12$442$196 - $1,96452
Feb 13$491$200 - $1,79051
Feb 14$389$194 - $1,71150
Feb 15$378$194 - $1,64349
Feb 16$434$203 - $1,64649
Feb 17$411$194 - $1,63650
Feb 18$372$194 - $1,64351
Feb 19$378$192 - $1,93952
Feb 20$394$193 - $1,62651
Feb 21$330$194 - $1,64350
Feb 22$401$193 - $1,64650
Feb 23$414$202 - $1,62651
Feb 24$415$196 - $1,64351
Feb 25$403$192 - $1,67251
Feb 26$376$193 - $2,04352
Feb 27$369$192 - $1,64351
Feb 28$344$192 - $1,64550
Mar 1$436$197 - $1,78350
Mar 2$486$195 - $1,84551
Mar 3$472$200 - $1,90551
Mar 4$412$194 - $1,81952
Mar 5$402$194 - $2,05552
Mar 6$438$192 - $1,68052
Mar 7$359$200 - $1,73749
Mar 8$486$195 - $1,75050
Mar 9$539$193 - $1,79051
Mar 10$519$211 - $1,81951
Mar 11$455$193 - $1,78752
Mar 12$458$193 - $2,06352
Mar 13$470$230 - $1,80451
Mar 14$414$195 - $1,71250
Mar 15$524$202 - $1,75550
Mar 16$578$192 - $1,81950
Mar 17$572$206 - $1,78751
Mar 18$495$194 - $1,78552
Mar 19$461$206 - $1,81951
Mar 20$459$195 - $1,78451
Mar 21$393$211 - $1,78450
Mar 22$490$196 - $1,78351
Mar 23$550$230 - $1,78751
Mar 24$530$242 - $1,79051
Mar 25$455$193 - $1,81952
Mar 26$483$200 - $2,05752
Mar 27$498$204 - $1,79051
Mar 28$399$202 - $1,81950
Mar 29$451$196 - $1,74451
Mar 30$518$221 - $1,79051
Mar 31$532$239 - $1,81951
Apr 1$487$281 - $1,96048
Apr 2$503$194 - $1,96347
Apr 3$506$289 - $1,99447
Apr 4$403$199 - $1,96048
Apr 5$537$263 - $1,96348
Apr 6$619$298 - $1,98848
Apr 7$600$316 - $1,96047
Apr 8$493$283 - $2,04948
Apr 9$522$319 - $1,99448
Apr 10$508$281 - $1,96047
Apr 11$415$235 - $1,96348
Apr 12$544$286 - $1,98848
Apr 13$650$306 - $1,96048
Apr 14$639$352 - $1,96347
Apr 15$527$219 - $1,99448
Apr 16$529$285 - $1,96047
Apr 17$550$193 - $1,96347
Apr 18$431$207 - $1,99449
Apr 19$533$194 - $1,96048
Apr 20$612$194 - $1,96348
Apr 21$581$210 - $1,98848
Apr 22$519$237 - $1,96048
Apr 23$528$247 - $1,96347
Apr 24$536$321 - $2,03248
Apr 25$404$206 - $2,02648
Apr 26$504$293 - $1,96348
Apr 27$597$256 - $1,99448
Apr 28$588$285 - $2,02648
Apr 29$493$218 - $1,96347
Apr 30$530$247 - $1,97048
May 1$535$195 - $1,81146
May 2$456$226 - $1,90947
May 3$634$333 - $1,87845
May 4$702$382 - $1,94446
May 5$693$387 - $1,96347
May 6$536$339 - $2,01749
May 7$517$282 - $2,01547
May 8$560$331 - $1,96647
May 9$516$251 - $2,04449
May 10$686$315 - $2,01146
May 11$841$451 - $2,04346
May 12$846$467 - $2,05748
May 13$664$364 - $2,05447
May 14$640$375 - $1,99346
May 15$628$335 - $1,99447
May 16$517$239 - $2,05948
May 17$699$349 - $2,01146
May 18$799$467 - $2,07247
May 19$722$255 - $2,05947
May 20$571$310 - $1,96848
May 21$573$335 - $2,07447
May 22$569$329 - $2,06047
May 23$464$256 - $1,92248
May 24$585$277 - $2,01749
May 25$660$345 - $1,84847
May 26$644$371 - $1,79447
May 27$510$326 - $2,02149
May 28$539$313 - $1,84947
May 29$577$309 - $1,86747
May 30$480$257 - $2,00349
May 31$541$242 - $2,06848
Jun 1$668$222 - $2,03946
Jun 2$680$318 - $1,99347
Jun 3$606$304 - $2,05046
Jun 4$623$356 - $2,00244
Jun 5$639$208 - $1,98845
Jun 6$545$261 - $1,99646
Jun 7$690$290 - $2,04746
Jun 8$835$240 - $2,05947
Jun 9$760$353 - $1,99646
Jun 10$612$317 - $2,00245
Jun 11$596$281 - $1,99346
Jun 12$612$317 - $1,99645
Jun 13$524$267 - $1,98545
Jun 14$693$267 - $1,97844
Jun 15$730$218 - $2,01445
Jun 16$711$292 - $1,98545
Jun 17$614$354 - $2,04645
Jun 18$590$351 - $1,99643
Jun 19$596$329 - $1,98543
Jun 20$561$264 - $1,97045
Jun 21$647$278 - $2,03542
Jun 22$742$225 - $1,97944
Jun 23$740$304 - $1,84844
Jun 24$665$315 - $2,02344
Jun 25$628$359 - $1,79043
Jun 26$680$340 - $1,97744
Jun 27$545$261 - $1,99144
Jun 28$604$294 - $1,84244
Jun 29$670$324 - $2,07245
Jun 30$635$253 - $1,86044
Jul 1$537$238 - $1,79039
Jul 2$529$279 - $1,84840
Jul 3$511$296 - $1,86041
Jul 4$514$227 - $1,94339
Jul 5$539$242 - $1,84840
Jul 6$595$224 - $2,05542
Jul 7$602$244 - $1,89839
Jul 8$558$203 - $1,93741
Jul 9$566$282 - $1,86041
Jul 10$535$291 - $1,81737
Jul 11$463$198 - $1,94141
Jul 12$548$199 - $1,96842
Jul 13$623$284 - $1,79039
Jul 14$611$204 - $1,84840
Jul 15$515$260 - $1,86041
Jul 16$530$238 - $1,79438
Jul 17$537$265 - $1,89740
Jul 18$446$199 - $1,86036
Jul 19$556$243 - $1,81734
Jul 20$653$287 - $1,94936
Jul 21$636$233 - $1,86037
Jul 22$552$273 - $1,97434
Jul 23$539$276 - $1,96635
Jul 24$552$217 - $2,02335
Jul 25$458$230 - $1,94034
Jul 26$562$247 - $1,88534
Jul 27$692$224 - $2,06736
Jul 28$668$283 - $2,05933
Jul 29$596$265 - $1,84834
Jul 30$533$253 - $2,00035
Jul 31$656$307 - $1,79029
Aug 1$597$208 - $1,80630
Aug 2$611$218 - $1,90230
Aug 3$800$353 - $1,83329
Aug 4$669$339 - $1,84729
Aug 5$712$263 - $2,03427
68%cheaper booking the low window instead of the peak.

When are New York hotels cheapest?

New York hotel rates follow a distinct seasonal curve, peaking during the crisp autumn and festive holiday months before dropping significantly in the winter. Travelers will find the most budget-friendly rates in January and February, when the city's median hotel price dips to a yearly low of around $493. Conversely, September, June, and December represent the most expensive periods to book, with monthly medians climbing past $800. Notable price spikes coincide with major events, such as the UN General Assembly in late September when nightly medians reach $1,140, and the New York Fashion Week and US Open earlier that month. While traditional weekend premiums are relatively mild, Sundays consistently offer a substantial post-weekend discount of up to 33%, making a Sunday-night stay an excellent strategy for savvy spenders.

Best time to book hotels in New York by month

August 2026

August offers a low-season respite in New York with a median price of $442.80, which is 18.2% below the yearly average. While minor price spikes occur late in the month around August 28-29, August is generally highly affordable. Securing your room about 28 weeks before check-in has historically saved about 83.8% compared to current rates. Since your travel dates are already here, you should book immediately if you find a rate you like.

September 2026

September is a peak month in the city, driving the median price up to $708.50. Rates spike dramatically around September 21-24, coinciding with the UN General Assembly High-Level General Debate, and around September 14-16, coinciding with New York Fashion Week September 2026. Booking about 33 weeks in advance has historically secured rates that are 59.1% lower than current rates. With only a month left, the booking window is closing fast and you should secure a room now.

October 2026

October is another peak demand period with a median price of $671.50. Significant price spikes occur around October 6-7, coinciding with New York Comic Con, and on October 31, coinciding with the TCS New York City Marathon. The most favorable rates are historically found about 37 weeks prior to check-in, offering savings of 69.4% compared to current rates. This is the sweet spot to lock in your plans for this peak month before availability disappears.

November 2026

November is high season in New York, carrying a median price of $569.10. Rates spike up to 23.4% above the month's median around November 3-4, coinciding with the TCS New York City Marathon. Booking about 41 weeks before check-in has historically yielded savings of 73.3% compared to current rates. At three months out, you are in the prime window to finalize your booking for this high-demand month.

December 2026

December is a peak travel month with a median price of $682.10, featuring a notable premium on December 30-31 for New Year's Eve. Because hotels have only recently begun listing rates for these dates, early prices are preliminary. There is no need to rush your booking as tracking has covered only the far-out tail of the booking curve. There is no immediate rush to book, so you can monitor rates and wait for more inventory to open up.

January 2027

January is low season, offering a budget-friendly median price of $401. A minor price spike of 20.7% occurs on January 1, coinciding with New Year's Eve celebrations. Because hotels have only recently started listing rates for these dates, early prices are preliminary and there is no need to rush. With five months still to go, you have plenty of time to watch the market develop.

February 2027

February is one of the cheapest times of the year in New York, featuring a low-season median price of $399.60. Prices are highly stable, with only minor spikes around mid-month. Because hotels have only recently begun listing rates for these dates, early prices are preliminary and you can wait to book. There is no rush to book this far in advance for one of the city's quietest months.

March 2027

March remains in the low season with a median price of $471.20, which is 12.9% below the yearly average. Minor price fluctuations occur mid-to-late month. Because hotels have only recently started listing rates for these dates, early prices are preliminary and there is no need to rush. With seven months until your stay, you can comfortably wait and monitor prices.

April 2027

April transitions to mid-season with a median price of $526. Prices spike up to 26% above the monthly median around April 13-14. Because hotels have only recently begun listing rates for these dates, early prices are preliminary and there is no need to rush to book. At eight months out, there is no need to rush your booking for this mid-season month.

May 2027

May is high season with a median price of $573.60. Rates spike up to 46.3% above the monthly median around May 10-14. Because hotels have only recently started listing rates for these dates, early prices are preliminary and there is no need to rush your booking. With nine months to go, you can afford to wait and let more hotel listings populate.

June 2027

June is a peak month with a median price of $638.10. Rates spike up to 27.2% at the beginning of the month, around June 7-9. Because hotels have only recently begun listing rates for these dates, early prices are preliminary and you can wait to book. There is no need to rush your booking this far in advance of your June trip.

July 2027

July is a mid-season month with a median price of $559, which sits slightly above the yearly average. Prices spike up to 47.2% above the monthly median around late July, specifically July 26-30. Because hotels have only recently started listing rates for these dates, early prices are preliminary and there is no need to rush. With nearly a year until your stay, you have plenty of time to monitor rates.

Navigating New York's hotel market requires a strategic approach, especially during high-demand autumn and holiday peaks. For peak months like September, October, and December, the smartest play is to book flexible, cancellable rates 2-3 months in advance and monitor for price drops. During the lower-priced winter months of January and February, you can afford to wait for seasonal promotions without any rush. To find the best value for your specific travel window, pick dates in the hotel sample below to see which properties sit far below their usual median.

Based on 56 tracked hotels · updated 2026-08-03

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Events affecting hotel rates

  • - New York Fashion Week September 2026New York CityMedian during event$704
  • - UN General Assembly High-Level General DebateUnited Nations HeadquartersMedian during event$707
  • - New York Comic ConJavits CenterMedian during event$735
  • TCS New York City MarathonFive-borough marathon routeMedian during event$546
  • ChristmasCitywideMedian during event$631
  • New Year's EveCitywideMedian during event$748

Hotels in this price sample

Showing 56 of 56 tracked hotels

These hotels were observed in the same tracked sample that feeds the daily median price trend. Availability can vary by date.
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11 Howard, New York, a Member of Design Hotels5Median$484
Hotel 50 Bowery, part of JdV by Hyatt4Median$377
Hotel Belleclaire Central Park4Median$409
Hotel Edison Times Square3Median$352
Iroquois New York Times Square4Median$464
Park Lane New York4Median$593
Public, an Ian Schrager Hotel4Median$442
Refinery Hotel4Median$532
Sofitel New York4Median$453
The Beekman, A Thompson Hotel by Hyatt5Median$685
The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel5Median$1,565
The Dominick Hotel5Median$829
The Evelyn NoMad4Median$547
The Fifth Avenue Hotel5Median$1,082
The Plaza - A Fairmont Managed Hotel5Median$1,497
The William Vale5Median$551
Thompson Central Park New York by Hyatt4Median$592
Walker Hotel Greenwich Village4Median$507
Freehand New York4Median$286
Hyatt Centric Times Square New York4Median$487
The Frederick Hotel Tribeca4Median$418
The Standard, High Line New York4Median$719
Andaz 5th Avenue, by Hyatt4Median$762
Equinox Hotel New York5Median$1,181
The Ned NoMad5Median$998
The Wall Street Hotel New York City3Median$377
Civilian Hotel4Median$382
Lotte New York Palace5Median$686
The Knickerbocker Hotel5Median$507
The Mark New York5Median$1,679
Walker Hotel Tribeca3Median$331
Gansevoort Meatpacking5Median$761
The Hoxton, Williamsburg4Median$501
Ace Hotel Brooklyn4Median$373
The Luxury Collection Hotel Manhattan Midtown5Median$608
The Lexington Hotel, Autograph Collection4Median$385
New York Marriott Marquis4Median$472
Times Square Edition New York5Median$506
W New York - Times Square4Median$556
InterContinental Hotels NEW YORK BARCLAY by IHG5Median$456
Arlo SoHo4Median$387
1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge5Median$941
Wildflower Farms, Auberge Collection5Median$1,930
Virgin Hotels New York City4Median$519
Baccarat Hotel New York5Median$1,477
The Marlton Hotel4Median$530
M Social Hotel New York Downtown5Median$1,185
Roxy Hotel New York4Median$536
Soho Grand Hotel4Median$649
The Hotel Chelsea4Median$765
The Mercer5Median$1,352
Montauk Yacht ClubMedian$675
Canoe Place Inn and Cottages4Median$626
Hotel Barrière Fouquet's New York5Median$1,897
Royalton Park Avenue4Median$1,446
The Greenwich Hotel5Median$1,623