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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

$566median / night
$363Min, Jan 4
$566Median
$1,100Max, Sep 22
Visible rangeAug 15 - May 14
Median nightly price: New YorkAug 15Sep 23Nov 1Dec 10Jan 17Feb 25Apr 5May 14$245$488$731$975$1.2K
Median nightly price: New York
DateMedianRangeHotels
Aug 15$441$206 - $2,17055
Aug 16$368$206 - $2,15855
Aug 17$449$206 - $2,02256
Aug 18$490$206 - $2,00356
Aug 19$473$207 - $2,16456
Aug 20$413$206 - $2,15356
Aug 21$448$211 - $1,92955
Aug 22$455$208 - $2,16055
Aug 23$377$205 - $2,02455
Aug 24$424$205 - $2,16455
Aug 25$515$214 - $2,17656
Aug 26$499$217 - $1,88556
Aug 27$465$207 - $2,16656
Aug 28$539$243 - $2,07155
Aug 29$606$222 - $2,17655
Aug 30$417$207 - $2,05556
Aug 31$538$206 - $1,98056
Sep 1$661$229 - $2,16756
Sep 2$662$233 - $2,16556
Sep 3$629$258 - $2,17355
Sep 4$753$320 - $2,13852
Sep 5$796$341 - $2,09551
Sep 6$558$250 - $2,17055
Sep 7$579$209 - $2,17056
Sep 8$864$317 - $2,17353
Sep 9$880$381 - $2,17054
Sep 10$786$385 - $2,17152
Sep 11$790$385 - $2,16352
Sep 12$740$381 - $2,15152
Sep 13$666$280 - $2,16155
Sep 14$880$317 - $2,17553
Sep 15$1,040$443 - $2,17054
Sep 16$933$430 - $2,16555
Sep 17$784$356 - $2,13855
Sep 18$762$362 - $2,15154
Sep 19$819$378 - $2,13350
Sep 20$726$346 - $2,00949
Sep 21$981$366 - $2,17048
Sep 22$1,100$433 - $2,16749
Sep 23$1,082$428 - $2,17249
Sep 24$877$385 - $2,17450
Sep 25$798$388 - $2,17051
Sep 26$703$318 - $2,17352
Sep 27$583$216 - $2,15755
Sep 28$693$262 - $2,16954
Sep 29$796$361 - $2,15755
Sep 30$757$320 - $2,15654
Oct 1$671$320 - $2,15753
Oct 2$683$325 - $2,14054
Oct 3$674$298 - $2,17353
Oct 4$541$247 - $2,17255
Oct 5$749$326 - $2,10255
Oct 6$931$330 - $2,14055
Oct 7$922$406 - $2,17055
Oct 8$761$404 - $2,08254
Oct 9$798$386 - $2,14852
Oct 10$782$363 - $2,08352
Oct 11$574$260 - $2,08854
Oct 12$666$296 - $2,07453
Oct 13$898$316 - $2,17053
Oct 14$855$320 - $2,17753
Oct 15$758$316 - $2,14453
Oct 16$709$340 - $2,08252
Oct 17$713$340 - $2,09452
Oct 18$558$231 - $2,05554
Oct 19$751$316 - $2,17254
Oct 20$893$320 - $2,12454
Oct 21$858$316 - $2,12054
Oct 22$748$320 - $2,17554
Oct 23$737$344 - $2,17054
Oct 24$715$331 - $2,17654
Oct 25$557$230 - $2,14454
Oct 26$712$276 - $2,05553
Oct 27$841$316 - $2,17053
Oct 28$755$320 - $2,14052
Oct 29$735$316 - $2,13854
Oct 30$802$414 - $2,10954
Oct 31$824$420 - $2,09752
Nov 1$576$299 - $2,15254
Nov 2$624$280 - $2,17054
Nov 3$761$254 - $2,08254
Nov 4$698$234 - $2,17153
Nov 5$594$257 - $2,14153
Nov 6$596$297 - $2,16854
Nov 7$618$270 - $2,17654
Nov 8$467$210 - $2,13853
Nov 9$588$229 - $2,14854
Nov 10$691$272 - $2,17054
Nov 11$675$278 - $2,13954
Nov 12$598$276 - $2,17155
Nov 13$604$281 - $2,17753
Nov 14$604$251 - $2,13753
Nov 15$473$214 - $2,17152
Nov 16$590$227 - $2,15151
Nov 17$688$276 - $2,16250
Nov 18$659$254 - $2,15152
Nov 19$543$254 - $2,08753
Nov 20$557$264 - $2,11552
Nov 21$572$239 - $2,17052
Nov 22$451$205 - $2,09852
Nov 23$486$207 - $2,09651
Nov 24$555$216 - $2,15952
Nov 25$683$251 - $2,17153
Nov 26$634$243 - $2,16752
Nov 27$642$251 - $2,13951
Nov 28$568$263 - $2,16852
Nov 29$485$211 - $2,17051
Nov 30$737$298 - $2,12651
Dec 1$981$447 - $2,16748
Dec 2$1,030$414 - $2,16749
Dec 3$899$481 - $2,04949
Dec 4$952$505 - $2,09148
Dec 5$977$488 - $2,10849
Dec 6$701$326 - $2,06348
Dec 7$892$382 - $2,12648
Dec 8$1,058$408 - $2,03347
Dec 9$1,003$395 - $2,07448
Dec 10$920$418 - $2,09149
Dec 11$933$472 - $2,10849
Dec 12$914$369 - $2,12452
Dec 13$563$219 - $2,17052
Dec 14$595$264 - $2,11652
Dec 15$635$284 - $2,10951
Dec 16$624$294 - $2,16851
Dec 17$612$269 - $2,17352
Dec 18$732$264 - $2,16851
Dec 19$742$271 - $2,10851
Dec 20$533$214 - $2,13252
Dec 21$538$229 - $2,09652
Dec 22$523$280 - $2,16752
Dec 23$516$257 - $2,13352
Dec 24$555$253 - $2,16252
Dec 25$632$256 - $2,06652
Dec 26$716$360 - $2,10553
Dec 27$610$279 - $2,17052
Dec 28$679$301 - $2,13252
Dec 29$742$379 - $2,16752
Dec 30$786$422 - $2,16753
Dec 31$801$383 - $2,10747
Jan 1$501$219 - $2,08352
Jan 2$441$215 - $2,12653
Jan 3$372$205 - $2,02348
Jan 4$363$207 - $1,88848
Jan 5$411$207 - $1,70247
Jan 6$407$207 - $1,63550
Jan 7$411$205 - $1,71251
Jan 8$421$207 - $1,91452
Jan 9$482$207 - $1,97552
Jan 10$436$207 - $1,63551
Jan 11$516$207 - $1,81551
Jan 12$469$205 - $1,63550
Jan 13$430$206 - $1,72050
Jan 14$414$207 - $1,63551
Jan 15$434$209 - $1,91552
Jan 16$427$207 - $2,08252
Jan 17$374$206 - $1,72049
Jan 18$383$207 - $1,63549
Jan 19$412$207 - $1,72050
Jan 20$401$207 - $1,63550
Jan 21$406$207 - $1,70451
Jan 22$400$208 - $1,91350
Jan 23$398$211 - $1,97750
Jan 24$373$207 - $1,63548
Jan 25$407$207 - $1,73050
Jan 26$427$209 - $1,63550
Jan 27$412$207 - $1,71250
Jan 28$384$207 - $1,67751
Jan 29$401$206 - $1,93050
Jan 30$407$212 - $2,08850
Jan 31$396$206 - $1,71248
Feb 1$403$205 - $1,63549
Feb 2$438$209 - $1,75749
Feb 3$431$210 - $1,63849
Feb 4$425$206 - $1,74651
Feb 5$407$208 - $1,96552
Feb 6$408$214 - $2,17351
Feb 7$412$207 - $1,63547
Feb 8$425$207 - $1,70448
Feb 9$440$207 - $1,66349
Feb 10$437$207 - $1,73649
Feb 11$425$208 - $1,79250
Feb 12$458$228 - $1,96552
Feb 13$495$207 - $2,14952
Feb 14$399$207 - $1,75151
Feb 15$388$207 - $1,68850
Feb 16$433$207 - $1,63049
Feb 17$417$209 - $1,72748
Feb 18$385$211 - $1,65050
Feb 19$404$211 - $1,93350
Feb 20$416$209 - $2,17350
Feb 21$371$207 - $1,64249
Feb 22$406$207 - $1,63050
Feb 23$420$209 - $1,70450
Feb 24$428$211 - $1,63549
Feb 25$420$208 - $1,63051
Feb 26$401$209 - $1,91151
Feb 27$372$207 - $1,63550
Feb 28$365$207 - $1,74248
Mar 1$440$207 - $1,82950
Mar 2$486$210 - $1,93451
Mar 3$461$208 - $1,92751
Mar 4$423$205 - $1,79852
Mar 5$422$205 - $2,05852
Mar 6$445$205 - $2,09552
Mar 7$378$209 - $1,70449
Mar 8$503$207 - $1,75850
Mar 9$544$216 - $1,80351
Mar 10$533$207 - $1,79851
Mar 11$473$212 - $1,80151
Mar 12$457$207 - $2,07052
Mar 13$475$230 - $2,09452
Mar 14$432$211 - $1,73650
Mar 15$539$208 - $1,76850
Mar 16$615$212 - $1,82150
Mar 17$604$209 - $1,80151
Mar 18$492$206 - $1,78252
Mar 19$468$206 - $2,07752
Mar 20$472$216 - $2,12252
Mar 21$413$209 - $1,75250
Mar 22$499$211 - $1,76651
Mar 23$561$267 - $1,84951
Mar 24$528$239 - $2,12651
Mar 25$464$211 - $1,79852
Mar 26$484$215 - $2,09252
Mar 27$495$220 - $2,12652
Mar 28$414$209 - $1,79850
Mar 29$455$210 - $1,75151
Mar 30$537$221 - $1,80351
Mar 31$541$213 - $1,86851
Apr 1$496$222 - $1,97548
Apr 2$506$219 - $2,13148
Apr 3$504$230 - $1,97247
Apr 4$433$223 - $1,97548
Apr 5$537$215 - $1,97747
Apr 6$626$260 - $1,96647
Apr 7$603$248 - $1,97547
Apr 8$491$223 - $2,08648
Apr 9$524$212 - $2,06948
Apr 10$503$208 - $1,97547
Apr 11$436$232 - $1,97748
Apr 12$545$214 - $1,96647
Apr 13$657$274 - $1,97548
Apr 14$624$259 - $1,97747
Apr 15$527$209 - $1,97247
Apr 16$529$235 - $1,97547
Apr 17$521$208 - $1,97747
Apr 18$430$229 - $1,85747
Apr 19$536$231 - $1,95248
Apr 20$605$230 - $1,97748
Apr 21$576$253 - $1,96648
Apr 22$522$220 - $1,97548
Apr 23$524$219 - $2,16148
Apr 24$533$207 - $2,02647
Apr 25$433$237 - $2,01047
Apr 26$498$214 - $2,04348
Apr 27$604$262 - $1,97248
Apr 28$580$253 - $2,03348
Apr 29$508$211 - $2,17547
Apr 30$527$220 - $2,01347
May 1$543$224 - $1,98846
May 2$496$210 - $1,91646
May 3$656$234 - $1,86543
May 4$716$289 - $2,15646
May 5$682$280 - $2,10547
May 6$512$232 - $2,00948
May 7$536$261 - $1,97747
May 8$542$228 - $2,03947
May 9$521$211 - $2,03048
May 10$698$269 - $2,11146
May 11$841$296 - $2,16646
May 12$807$374 - $2,12447
May 13$651$316 - $2,13748
May 14$637$316 - $2,02546
May 15$610$302 - $1,97246
May 16$532$252 - $2,15748
May 17$706$253 - $2,12647
May 18$791$281 - $2,11346
May 19$726$284 - $2,15747
May 20$612$225 - $2,12148
May 21$577$238 - $2,07847
May 22$576$227 - $2,08747
May 23$479$213 - $1,93948
May 24$575$238 - $2,00048
May 25$669$297 - $1,86147
May 26$653$284 - $1,86547
May 27$502$232 - $1,96948
May 28$522$283 - $1,86147
May 29$568$271 - $1,93547
May 30$482$228 - $1,92248
May 31$547$230 - $2,06748
Jun 1$665$329 - $2,06347
Jun 2$669$302 - $2,07047
Jun 3$602$283 - $2,04447
Jun 4$636$288 - $1,97545
Jun 5$622$260 - $2,07045
Jun 6$572$215 - $2,12147
Jun 7$700$264 - $2,02847
Jun 8$827$306 - $2,07047
Jun 9$778$299 - $2,07747
Jun 10$603$272 - $1,97546
Jun 11$590$282 - $2,08946
Jun 12$623$259 - $2,00346
Jun 13$549$208 - $1,97546
Jun 14$716$261 - $2,08944
Jun 15$775$316 - $2,00746
Jun 16$738$312 - $2,04846
Jun 17$606$253 - $2,07045
Jun 18$606$233 - $1,98545
Jun 19$604$220 - $2,02945
Jun 20$585$213 - $1,95045
Jun 21$716$252 - $2,08045
Jun 22$762$305 - $2,08046
Jun 23$727$299 - $2,14945
Jun 24$686$305 - $2,02344
Jun 25$656$334 - $2,02344
Jun 26$648$267 - $2,02344
Jun 27$575$225 - $1,97445
Jun 28$616$280 - $1,87445
Jun 29$674$318 - $2,05645
Jun 30$665$218 - $1,97745
Jul 1$542$225 - $1,86541
Jul 2$532$215 - $1,86241
Jul 3$518$232 - $1,91441
Jul 4$523$206 - $1,96042
Jul 5$535$229 - $2,07042
Jul 6$606$265 - $2,06642
Jul 7$588$216 - $2,02742
Jul 8$558$215 - $1,91942
Jul 9$570$246 - $1,87041
Jul 10$536$211 - $1,86541
Jul 11$513$228 - $1,92839
Jul 12$566$213 - $2,09842
Jul 13$630$225 - $2,08242
Jul 14$624$251 - $2,08042
Jul 15$559$232 - $1,87041
Jul 16$547$220 - $1,86541
Jul 17$544$211 - $1,86241
Jul 18$514$206 - $1,87041
Jul 19$582$224 - $1,88541
Jul 20$655$273 - $1,90840
Jul 21$654$251 - $1,87041
Jul 22$570$220 - $2,12143
Jul 23$540$242 - $1,85340
Jul 24$559$210 - $2,02341
Jul 25$476$206 - $1,95839
Jul 26$551$228 - $2,07537
Jul 27$656$285 - $2,12137
Jul 28$637$216 - $2,08238
Jul 29$517$229 - $1,85335
Jul 30$527$247 - $2,02334
Jul 31$533$209 - $2,02334
Aug 1$497$206 - $1,84932
Aug 2$566$209 - $2,03633
Aug 3$622$221 - $2,01632
Aug 4$588$207 - $1,92632
Aug 5$552$217 - $2,10732
Aug 6$523$207 - $1,80232
Aug 7$625$208 - $1,77028
Aug 8$524$206 - $1,84529
Aug 9$613$206 - $2,05728
Aug 10$696$243 - $2,14229
Aug 11$639$210 - $1,95728
Aug 12$665$292 - $2,10427
67%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 $440.30, which is 19.4% 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 29 weeks before check-in has historically saved about 47.2% compared to current rates. Since your travel dates are this month, 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 $702. 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 72% lower than current rates. With only a month to go, the booking window is closing fast; secure a room now.

October 2026

October is another peak demand period with a median price of $694. Significant price spikes occur around October 6-8, 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 87.3% compared to current rates. You are in the sweet spot for booking this peak month, so lock in a rate soon.

November 2026

November is high season in New York, carrying a median price of $564. Rates spike up to 28.2% 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 77% compared to current rates. This is the ideal time to finalize your plans and book your November stay.

December 2026

December is a peak travel month with a median price of $681.10, featuring a notable premium on December 29-31 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; monitor rates for now.

January 2027

January is low season, offering a budget-friendly median price of $391.60. A minor price spike of 22.4% 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 several months to go, you can safely wait and watch the market.

February 2027

February is one of the cheapest times of the year in New York, featuring a low-season median price of $397.40. 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 need to rush your booking for this low-season month.

March 2027

March remains in the low season with a median price of $474.40, which is 13.2% 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. You have plenty of time to plan, so keep an eye on prices for now.

April 2027

April transitions to mid-season with a median price of $526.50. Prices spike up to 23.8% 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. No rush to book this far in advance; continue to monitor rates.

May 2027

May is high season with a median price of $579.20. Rates spike up to 44.5% 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. Since this trip is many months away, you can wait for more competitive rates to appear.

June 2027

June is a peak month with a median price of $634.90. Rates spike up to 29.9% 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 immediate rush to book for next summer.

July 2027

July is a mid-season month with a median price of $556, which sits slightly above the yearly average. Prices spike up to 20.1% above the monthly median around late July, specifically July 27-28. 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 to go, you can comfortably wait to secure your reservation.

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 2026-08-10

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Events affecting hotel rates

  • - New York Fashion Week September 2026New York CityMedian during event$788
  • - UN General Assembly High-Level General DebateUnited Nations HeadquartersMedian during event$796
  • - New York Comic ConJavits CenterMedian during event$772
  • TCS New York City MarathonFive-borough marathon routeMedian during event$576
  • ChristmasCitywideMedian during event$632
  • New Year's EveCitywideMedian during event$801

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$542
Freehand New York4Median$284
Hotel 50 Bowery, part of JdV by Hyatt4Median$410
Hotel Belleclaire Central Park4Median$411
Park Lane New York4Median$650
Public, an Ian Schrager Hotel4Median$466
Refinery Hotel4Median$577
Sofitel New York4Median$498
The Beekman, A Thompson Hotel by Hyatt5Median$750
The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel5Median$1,782
The Dominick Hotel5Median$824
The Evelyn NoMad4Median$556
The Fifth Avenue Hotel5Median$1,174
The Frederick Hotel Tribeca4Median$420
The Standard, High Line New York4Median$643
The William Vale5Median$593
Thompson Central Park New York by Hyatt4Median$642
Walker Hotel Greenwich Village4Median$543
Hyatt Centric Times Square New York4Median$521
Iroquois New York Times Square4Median$472
The Plaza - A Fairmont Managed Hotel5Median$1,699
Hotel Edison Times Square3Median$357
Andaz 5th Avenue, by Hyatt4Median$839
The Wall Street Hotel New York City3Median$431
Civilian Hotel4Median$383
Equinox Hotel New York5Median$1,244
Lotte New York Palace5Median$693
The Mark New York5Median$1,810
Walker Hotel Tribeca3Median$358
Gansevoort Meatpacking5Median$778
Ace Hotel Brooklyn4Median$391
Arlo SoHo4Median$406
The Hoxton, Williamsburg4Median$485
The Ned NoMad5Median$961
New York Marriott Marquis4Median$504
The Knickerbocker Hotel5Median$534
W New York - Times Square4Median$587
The Lexington Hotel, Autograph Collection4Median$402
The Luxury Collection Hotel Manhattan Midtown5Median$698
InterContinental Hotels NEW YORK BARCLAY by IHG5Median$483
Times Square Edition New York5Median$572
M Social Hotel New York Downtown5Median$1,185
1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge5Median$963
Wildflower Farms, Auberge Collection5Median$1,912
Virgin Hotels New York City4Median$535
Baccarat Hotel New York5Median$1,794
The Hotel Chelsea4Median$798
The Marlton Hotel4Median$550
Roxy Hotel New York4Median$598
Soho Grand Hotel4Median$703
The Mercer5Median$1,667
Montauk Yacht Club4Median$672
Hotel Barrière Fouquet's New York5Median$1,897
Canoe Place Inn and Cottages4Median$636
Royalton Park Avenue4Median$1,466
The Greenwich Hotel5Median$1,932