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cu1tofdionysus · 8 months ago

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TRAVELING DELPHI: Woodstock, NY

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Schools out for summer and I need a strong drink in the wilderness to recover. Junior year is intense. In the city, there are so many places to go for a breath of fresh air. Just a short car, bus, or train ride and you could be away from the humid hustling and bustling. Some can go to the Hamptons, if they can’t they might get a weekend AirBnb near the Rockaways or something. Some go upstate, some go to the shores of dirty Jerz to gamble or bake to a crisp. I chose to go to Woodstock, New York. In my head, it’s synonymous with the legendary 1969 Woodstock festival. I love a place where something happened. I love a live music venue.

Most of Woodstock’s whole thing is that it has the bohemian art culture of the city, only in the woods. Bob Dylan owned a house here. I learned about the Hudson River school in history class, landscape painters in the Hudson valley that invented a new art movement in the mid 1800s. In 1903, Ralph Whitehead founded Byrdcliffe colony in Woodstock, intended to be a utopian art colony. My roommate got into their summer residency. Hi Sonia! We missed our exit on the highway. Don't do that, because if you do, you’ll have to spend 30 more minutes driving to the next one.

The decoy main attraction is the Woodstock festival grounds, which are an hour away in Bethel, New York. The real main attraction is Tinker St, the Lower East Side of Woodstock, (main street), nestled at the end of a large hill. It is lined with pinterest board boutiques, cafes, a few restaurants and churches and places to buy incense or expensive tie-dye. After Tinker St it’s green. Ancient trees, winding roads, wildflowers, hidden homes, cottage homes with long and twisting driveways. A sign in someone’s yard says: “KEEP WOODSTOCK WILD. SAY NO TO OVERDEVELOPMENT!” We swerved often, narrowly avoiding mini squirrels darting across the road. I registered a bit later that they were chipmunks. Cute!!!! RIP to the ones we passed, already flattened

PEARL MOON

Our first time stretching our legs from the 3 hr car ride and our first time eating that day. Pearl Moon has a pretty string light patio, can’t miss it from the road. The inside has a stage with gold curtains for live music. The walls are painted with rich teal paint. Our waitress and hostess were both very friendly and attentive in a way that initially threw me— were not in NYC anymore! I got a $30 burger in front of me swiftly. The $30 made it less enjoyable, but it was good, and the hot toddy my boyfriend got was strong. His duck quesadilla was unique. Go there for dinner instead of lunch, when there's music. They have some drag events too.

TINKER ST SHOPS

We perused in and out of a bookshop, some spiritual shops, gift shops, smoke shops, antique stores, consignment stores, home goods stores. Most of them had the owner behind the register.

Bookstore- The Golden Notebook

Ice cream- Sweet Dreams Organic Ice Cream

Vintage shop- Rock City Vintage

Record store- Woodstock Music Shop

Antiques- Woodstock Way Hotel – There’s a little shop owned by the same people directly in front of the hotel.

Free Gallery- Woodstock Artists Association & Museum

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Our lodging was right on Tinker street, perfect location, but hidden behind a bigger house with a garden. But we didn’t read the full description. It turns out our yellow cottage is more like a guest house attached to a main house. Our host runs “authentic writing workshops'' out of her main house. Even though the house was a bit closer for comfort than we were used to— no Midnight drives, headlines too bright— we never saw the host. The place was too sweet — studio sized, sunny, surrounded by wildflowers. Adorable mugs, quilts, a rocking chair, sky light. A nice queen bed to finally fuck where your roommates cant hear. We couldn’t take our trash outside because of the bears. We only had a kitchenette, so no cooking. Sleeping in such a quiet place took a couple nights to get used to, we heard the screaming of a fox and music lofting over from the bar across the street. We were also getting some kind of allergy sickness, ushering in summer, so we had tea in green mugs with fortunes on the tags at 3am.

LEVON HELM STUDIOS

My boyfriend, a musician, wanted to go to the Levon Helm Studios show for our first night. Levon Helm was a famous drummer, and Levon Studios is a tricked out barn. Its main attraction is their midnight rambles, where Helm's daughter, other extended family and invited guests put on a Midnight tribute. They didn’t have one tonight, so we’re seeing John Moreland, a big guy from Texas with sailor type tattoos and an old soul.

The stage was a nice red rug laid out over an elevated sector of the floor. Helm Studios Shows are acoustic. The stage wasn’t much but a few guitars, some harmonicas and vintage looking light bulbs in funky modern industrial stand up lands. But it was beautiful and intimate.

John Moreland could make anything sound good. His voice is warm and full and raspy. His opening was Ken Pomeroy, a folk singer who was about my age (22.) Her vibrato danced sweetly through our ears as she sang and told stories about what her songs were about.

The con? The crowd was a double edged sword. Mirroring the town's general population, I was one of very few young people there, one of an even smaller number of people of color. It was a lot of people over 60, music enthusiasts eager to listen, so much that the stillness and quietness dragged after a while. Some people brought their babies and toddlers though it was getting late for a farm town. Another con, Levon Helm doesn’t serve alcohol, and we didn’t know that, so we didn’t bring any. We had to resort to smoking in the car beforehand, which didn’t feel too good around a bunch of old white people. I could hear the couple behind me talking about my tattoos. They didn’t have any, but the man was once thinking about getting a cross.

It was before midnight, but too late to get food after, something I’m not used to. We had to drive to the McDonalds in the neighboring town, which made me really sick later.

EUPHORIA YOGA

Not sure if it was the leftover salad from Pearl Moon or the Mickey D’s but I got super sick from 3-5AM. I took the car out to try and watch the sunrise. Pulled into the parking lot of Euphoria Yoga and The Station bar, just across the street from AirBnb. Euphoria is a yellow two story house turned yoga studio. Station bar is a neighborhood bar housed in the remains of an old train station. I am very dumb and know nothing about terrains and tires. The dirt parking lot turned to mud with the night rain. I got the car stuck. We had to wait for a cleaning lady for one of the stores opening to help us maneuver the tires of my bf’s audi in a crazy way, to get us unstuck. We fell back asleep and slept through our morning level 1 yoga class. I regret missing it. Book a $20 yoga class and get reconnected.

SWIMMING HOLE

I’m from Texas, where it gets hot in April. In New York it doesn’t get hot until after memorial day. I figured this would be a summer weekend trip, so I ordered a silver bikini for the swimming holes. A lot of them were closed until the aforementioned memorial day. The weather was wet and rainy and foggy and muddy. We drove about 10 minutes away from Tinker St to find a hidden stream safe to swim in, but it was ice cold water.

TINKER ST TACO

Google reviews lie. I so wanted to like this place. It was an indoor/outdoor situation overlooking a stream, like a lot of the set-ups in this town. The owners' three fluffy adorable dogs were present and available for petting. Both employees were kind, one of them was wearing a bandana around his neck and a boater hat. Go here for drinks and great vibes, not so much for food. The tacos were… not good. Cold and warm at the same time. But the reviews were raving! Perhaps this has something to do with the lack of POC in the area.

MONASTERY

My streak of bad luck continues. We drove all the way up the hill passing grand lush trees and deer and chipmunks, to the Buddisht Monastery. Lines of Tibetan flags are strung on every tree. People are mountain watching near the parking lot. The monastery is a gorgeous white stone building with bronze roof panels and ornate window panes. A lot of the monks were converts, a lot of them were caucasian. These woodstock hippies are something. It’s open to the public and even available to tour. I donated three dollars for a candle to be lit in my name, for happiness. I got kicked out for wearing shorts that were not that short with a baggy cardigan, so it felt like I got kicked out for being a harlot.

CHURCH OF TRANSFIGURATION

The monastery is at the tip top of the hill, nothing neighboring it, but the nearest plot belongs to the Church of Transfiguration. A black, hand built, wooden, single-room church stands in an overgrown lot, built in 1891. You can’t go in it, but you can smoke weed in front of it sitting in your car, if you get kicked out of the Buddhist Monastery. Come, smoke weed as you are.

CUCINA

We have reservations at Cucina, a fancy Italian spot inside, yes, an old yellow house. We sit on the veranda, warm bulbs twinkle above our heads. Both pasta dishes were fire, the best meal of the trip. Our waitress was young and cool, which gets me thinking, where do all these hip young people hang out?

TINKER ST TAVERN

There weren’t many 20-somethings at Tinker St Tavern, either, but they were the most I’ve seen in one place. One girl had a leather jacket, “QUESTION AUTHORITY” scrawled across the shoulders. The bar is owned by the same people who own Do or Dive in Bed-Stuy. Both bars have a retro dive meets honky tonk vibe, pool table, repurposed old fluorescent signs. There was a girl band playing, composed of a bunch of rockstar moms who put their own spin on Tom Petty, called The Tom Pettys. They were all wearing tight pants and sunglasses and top hats. Two big dogs were behind the bar. at some point hopped up, leaned on the counter and looked like he was the bartender.

ALISON

Now, this is a place for lunch/ brunch. Inside an old house. This place, casualish Italian/ American, looks like the set of Practical Magic. Steak and eggs were yummy. Pesto sandwiches were so good we tried to make our own later. Not overpriced.

SAUGERTIES LIGHTHOUSE

Last stop! If you’re in the area long enough, it might be worth checking out Saugerties, the bigger neighboring town. We stopped by to walk the lighthouse trail, which, yeah, leads to an old lighthouse. Bring shoes you can get muddy and make sure the tide isn’t high. Apparently, you can rent it out for the weekend or tour, but we didn’t do that, and it was still nice to see. A lot of them were…….closed until Memorial Day. Next time :(

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airbnbfestivals · 5 years ago

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mooosicaldreamz · 3 years ago

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Hey, very random but would you recommend moving to Chicago? I have a potential job transfer to move there and I’ve been asking around, coming from the NY metro it seems to be relatively more affordable and the people would probably be nicer lol. What are your fave and least fave parts of living there if you don’t mind sharing?

thank you for thinking i currently live there, first of all. i don't currently but i am there basically every week and lived there for several years before i moved to where i currently live (mn)

ANYWAY, i've loved both areas/cities, but i think chicago is definitely calmer and probably a little less expensive. i LOVE chicago, it's a friendly town in really weird ways - like you can sit down at a random bar and talk to people and not be looked at weird. i loved the different cultures and restaurants and being able to order food at 4am. i also think chicago has a lot of really interesting history and culture that i would say is more accessible than it is in nyc proper, weirdly - i think nyc is in some ways a more de facto national cultural capital versus one for its state city or region, where chicago is very proud to be chicago and not new york or la.

it does get very windy sometimes. and it is still definitely expensive in comparison to some more sedate major midwest capitals (i live in mpls, which is also p expensive). i think it has some shall we say intense cultural problems and a history of police violence and stuff. that didn't really affect me directly in my daily life, but it's a frustrating fact of history and daily life for many many residents and it's one of the only things i don't like about chicago, the way they continuously ignore their problems in this arena

however i love that they have aldermen. i also love that they have a lot of parks! you can't go a lot of city blocks especially on the north side without wandering onto a park. i think lake michigan and the rivers and bridges are beautiful even when they smell kind of weird.

the vibe in general is really just decidedly different compared to ny. i'd recommend getting an airbnb in an area that you would conceivably move to and check out the vibe - my sister-in-law lives up in wicker park (where all the cool 25-30 year olds live) and i went to school in and adore lincoln park (which is closer to the lake, which is cooler imo)

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jacobfrydmanfan-blog · 5 years ago

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themakersmovement · 6 years ago

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Domio just raised $12 million in Series A funding to build “apart hotels” across the U.S. Hotels can be pricey, and and travelers are often forced to leave their rooms for basic things, like food that doesn’t come from the minibar. Yet Airbnb accommodations, which have become the go-to alternative for travelers, can be highly inconsistent. Domio, a two-year-old, New York-based outfit, thinks there’s a third way: apartment hotels, or “apart hotels,” as the company is calling them. The idea is to build a brand that travelers recognize as upscale yet affordable, more tech friendly than boutique hotels, and features plenty of square footage, which it expects will appeal to both families as well as companies that send teams of employees to cities and want to do it more economically. Domio has a host of competitors, if you’ll forgive the pun. Marriott International earlier this year introduced a branded home-sharing business called Tribute Portfolio Homes wherein it says it vets, outfits and maintains homes of its choosing to hotel standards. And it is among a growing number of hotels to recognize that customers who stay in a hotel for a business trip or a family vacation might prefer a multi-bedroom apartment with hotel-like amenities. Property management companies have been raising funding left and right for the same reason. Among them: Sonder, a four-year-old, San Francisco-based startup offering “spaces built for travel and life” that, according to Crunchbase, has raised $135 million from investors, much of it this year; TurnKey, a six-year-old, Austin, Tex.-based home rental management company that has raised $72 million from investors, including via a Series D round that closed back in March; and Vacasa, a nine-year-old, Portland, Ore.-based vacation rental management company that manages more than 10,000 properties and which just this week closed on $64 million in fresh financing that brings its total funding to $207.5 million. That’s saying nothing of Airbnb itself, which has begun opening hotel-like branded apartment complexes that lease units to both long-term renters and short-term visitors in partnership with development partner Niido. Whether Domio can stand out from competitors remains to be seen, but investors are happy to provide give it the financing to try. The company is today announcing that it has raised $12 million in Series A equity funding led by Tribeca Venture Partners, with participation from SoftBank Capital NY and Loric Ventures. The round comes on the heels of Domio announcing a $50 million joint venture last month with the private equity firm Upper 90 to exclusively fund the leasing and operations of as many as 25 apartment-style hotels for group travelers. Indeed, Domio thinks one advantage it may have over other home-share companies is that rather than manage the far-flung properties fo different owners, it can shave costs and improve the quality of its offerings by entering five- to 10-year leases with developers and then branding, furnishing and operating entire “apart hotel” properties. As CEO (and former real estate banker) Jay Roberts told us earlier this week, the plan is to open up 25 of these buildings across the U.S. over the next couple of years. The units will average 1,5000 square feet and feature three bedrooms and if all goes as planned, they’ll cost 10 to 25 percent below hotel prices, too. Domio had earlier raised $5 million in equity and convertible debt from angel investors in the real estate industry; altogether it has now amassed funding of $67 million.

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Dates: 29th Nov 2019 - 12th Dec 2019 (2 weeks)

Climate: On average, temperatures in all 3 cities ranged from 1 - 10 degrees, making it necessary for us to wear heat tech inner wear, gloves and thick winter jackets when outdoors. Thankfully, it only drizzled on a couple of days, and there was only mild snow on our very first day in Copenhagen. However, the sun set around 4pm daily, which was a factor to consider when planning our activities.

Expenditure: In total, each of us spent at least SGD $5,500 for the whole trip. We converted SGD $1,500 for cash expenditure during the 2 weeks, but definitely used our credit cards every now and then. Note that there are places in these 3 cities which do not accept cash. We chose to stay in gorgeous Airbnb apartments as we feel that hotels in Europe generally do not offer value for money.

Sequence: Copenhagen (Denmark), Amsterdam (Netherlands), Brussels (Belgium).

Transport: Singapore Airlines from Singapore to Copenhagen at midnight of 28th Nov, KLM flight from Copenhagen to Amsterdam, train from Amsterdam to Brussels, Singapore Airlines from Brussels back to Singapore (via stopover in Zurich)

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Day 1 (Fri)

Singapore Airlines direct flight to Copenhagen.

Metro from Copenhagen airport to town area took about 20 min.

Torvehallerne Market, largest covered market in Copenhagen, which we went to by taking the metro to Nørreport. The area is split into two air-conditioned market halls: http://torvehallernekbh.dk/

Freetown Christiana: A controversial closed community, that was immune to Denmark’s laws at one point. While we were at an area named Pusher Street, we actually saw drug pushers setting up makeshift stalls to sell their stuff to all sorts of characters crowding around them. Note that photographs are generally not allowed here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freetown_Christiania

Church of our Saviour: one of Denmark’s most famous churches, known for a helix spire with a winding staircase. We did not go up, but entered the building to look at the beautiful prayer hall: https://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/planning/church-our-saviour-gdk410659

Strøget, Copenhagen’s largest shopping area. We were rather overwhelmed here actually, due to it being Black Friday. Incredibly vibrant, and therer were also charming Christmas markets offering highlights such as mulled wine, also known as Gløgg: https://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/planning/stroget-gdk414471

Other important info to note for getting around Copenhagen:

It was surprisingly difficult to find places offering data SIM cards at/near airport, so we decided to depend on Wifi and a navigation app we like named maps.me (like Google Maps that doesn’t need online connectivity if you have downloaded the country map beforehand)

Important tip: Get the Copenhagen Card online. Can be physical card (pick up at airport) or a digital version in your phone. There are 1 day, 3 day or 5 day options for purchase. Covered our public transport and entrance fees for many attractions including museums and Tivoli Gardens.

Our Airbnb apartment was a 5min walk from Nørrebros Runddel station on a circular line. Try to always find accommodation within a radius of less than 5min from metro stations. We would go on to depend a lot on the Metro Circle Line M3 for the next few days, which is new and brings you to many popular attractions.

Metro station overview: Three stops along Stroget, Rådhuspladsen is City Hall side, with LGBTQ area next to it and Tivoli Gardens opposite it. Gammel Strand in the middle and Kongens Nytorv is the other end, walking distance to Nyhavn, Marble Church, Design Museum. Marmorkirken station also means Marble Church. M3 also covers Enghave Plads, which is the heart of Vesterbro area (beware, dead on weekends after 3pm!) and København H or Central station, transit to S Trains for Forgotten Giants.

Day 2 (Sat)

Nyhavn, a lovely waterfront, canal and entertainment district in Copenhagen. Lined by brightly coloured 17th and early 18th century townhouses and bars, cafes and restaurants: https://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/planning/nyhavn-gdk474735

We enjoyed a canal cruise in the area, covered under our Copenhagen Card. Informative 90min experience that covered a lot of attractions via the waterways of the city. We arrived early (10+ in the morning) when crowds were small.

Restaurant 108 for Michelin-quality lunch: https://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/planning/restaurant-108-gdk1082918 (after walking along Nyhavn to Royal Playhouse)

Vesterbro area after lunch by bus, unfortunately the area was a fairly dead town, with most shops closed by 3pm. An area that has potential, but isn’t worth going to yet.

Enghave Plads station, where we explored nearby streets and ate at Sliders.

Rainbow Square, next to City Hall Square, honours the LGBTQ movement. Drinks at a cosy bar named My Fair Ladies, serving drinks named after divas like Idina Menzel: https://www.myfairladies.dk

Day 3 (Sun)

Rosenborg Castle, home to 400 years of royal history. After exploring the grounds and halls, at 11.30am, we followed the royal guards as they marched from an exit of the castle to Amalienborg Palace. Very fun experience marching alongside them through areas like Strøget: https://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/planning/rosenborg-castle-gdk410582

Amalienborg Palace, Marble Church (biggest dome in Scandinavia), Design Musem, three places we visited in succession due to their proximity from each other: https://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/planning/amalienborg-palace-gdk492887

Gasoline Grill, interesting burger kiosk at a petrol station: https://www.gasolinegrill.com/

Round Tower: fascinating architectural highlight. No stairs! Located in a vibrant area too: https://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/planning/round-tower-gdk410741

Illums Bolighus, massive Danish design store, one of many highlights at the bustling pedestrian shopping area of Strøget: https://www.illumsbolighus.dk/

Oscar Bar & Cafe, classy restaurant bar for the LGBTQ community, located at Regnbuepladsen 9, a short walk from the City Hall Square: http://oscarbarcafe.dk/

Day 4 (Mon)

Nørrebro Park, a skate park with contour lines, perfect for Instagram: https://iaincameron.dk/norrebro-park-copenhagens-colourful-urban-park/

Grundtvig’s Church, which we visited after a bus ride, but unfortunately could not enter due to it being closed on Mondays

Tivoli Gardens, one of Copenhagen’s most popular tourist attractions. We spent many hours here, soaking in the Christmas vibes and eating at the amazing variety of eateries. Established in 1843, and yet still incredibly charming despite the lack of intellectual property characters like Universal Studios or Disney theme parks. We recommend entering in daylight, and staying till night falls, as well as visiting during the Christmas period. We deliberately visited on a Monday too, to avoid weekend crowds. Admission was covered under our Copenhagen Card, but you have to pay separately for rides: https://www.tivoli.dk

Note: If you plan to also visit the NY Carlsberg Glyptotek art museum next door, you may want to visit Tivoli on a non-Monday, as the art museum is closed on Mondays.

Day 5 (Tue)

Bulk of the day was spent outside the city, hunting for forgotten wooden giants by Thomas Dambo: https://thomasdambo.com/works/forgotten-giants

There are 6 of these giants hidden in forested areas of Copenhagen’s suburbs. We had time to find 3, depending solely on public transport options such as the S train and buses (do prior research using Google maps). A significant amount of walking/trekking was required too.

Based on online research, driving is a more popular way to find these giants, but we decided against it as we did not want to rent a car for just 1 day and worry about the unfamiliarity involved. Our navigation app maps.me also reflected the location of the giants, helping us to find our way in the wilderness.

Sequence of 3 giants found: Little Tilde, Thomas on the Mountain, Teddy Friendly.

Chose to find Little Tilde and Thomas on the Mountain first, as they are 20 min walking distance apart. Little Tilde takes about 10min walk from bus stop. And then skirt around the lake, cut through a sheep farm area and climb up a steep sloop overlooking a field to find Thomas on the Mountain.

Then this is the longest walk of about 25 min from mountaintop to civilization. Hop on the same train to go further in the train route to another suburb Høje Taastrup to find Teddy Friendly. The train station for this is a larger terminal and the bus to take is right above the station. Bus will bring you to a Technological Institute. Teddy Friendly is only about 5-10 min walk from bus stop depending on which bus.

Now, if you missed the bus specified by Google Maps, you can look for other buses that take similar routes. Cos bus intervals may be as long as 40 min.

NY Carlsberg Glyptotek, a massive art museum beside Tivoli Gardens. Spent a couple of hours appreciating the statues and surroundings, before Thai takeaway dinner near Airbnb apartment.

For future treks to find the remaining 3 giants:

If we had one more hour of day light, we could have covered a 4th, Sleeping Louis, on our way back (sun set around 4pm at this time of year). Cos it’s also the same train line, and some 20 min walk one way from bus stop drop off.

The other two giants are harder to get to. The one under the bridge is a whopping 35 -40 min walk from nearest train stop. No bus or clear walk track. However if you cover this, you may as well walk a little more to Arken Museum of Contemporary Art. Either giant or museum, you will need another 40 min to walk back to train station.

The last giant on the hill is a 8 min bicycle ride from Louis. But a 30 min walk one way southwards. Again, no train or bus routes.

Day 6 (Wed)

KLM Airlines flight from Copenhagen to Amsterdam.

Tip: Buy 24 hours or 3 days tram / bus passes. One trip on tram costs 3.2 euros, whereas a day pass costs 8 euros

Jordaan area for Airbnb apartment. A charming Tiong Bahru-ish place with cozy restaurants and cafes. 4min walk to Westermarkt church (our landmark and tram stops), which is in turn near the iconic Anne Frank House.

Anne Frank House, one of Amsterdam’s most famous tourist spots. We were impressed by how tasteful the experience was. Poignant but essential. We bought tickets in advance as this is a very popular place: https://www.annefrank.org/en/

Grand Café Restaurant 1e klas in Amsterdam Centraal Station for dinner, as we were entitled to a Klook promotion. Classy venue.

Future consideration: Staying in hotels near Amsterdam Centraal is a good idea, as the pick up points for many day tours are within the station

Note: Tram ride from Westermarkt to Centraal or vice versa takes only about 5 min.

LGBTQ tip: Pink Point is a useful info kiosk for the community, located right in front of Westermarkt. We picked up a map and spoke to the owner to find out more about bars and clubs. There is also a homomonument nearby, consisting of three triangular structures to honour the LGBTQ community.

Day 7 (Thurs)

Zaanse Schans windmills + Volendam cheese makers + ferry ride to Marken to learn about wooden shoe making. Comprehensive Klook day tour that we highly recommend. Meeting point was Amsterdam Centraal Station.

Canal boat tour for Amsterdam Light Festival. We bought tickets at a tourist kiosk, for the boat company Lovers. A charming 90min ride around the city’s canals in the evening, with pitstops to appreciate light installations by international artists, based on the theme Disrupt.

Prik, gay bar located at Spuistraat 109, for drinks

Day 8 (Fri)

MOCO Museum, a relatively small museum hosting an exhibition of works by contemporary and street artists including Banksy, Yayoi Kusama, Kaws and Jeff Koons: https://mocomuseum.com

Van Gogh Museum, much bigger, permanently dedicated to the life and work of Van Gogh. Buy tickets online so you only need to queue once to enter. 11am to 2pm is peak hour: https://www.vangoghmuseum.nl

Both museums are located in Museum Square. Another popular museum in the area is Rijksmuseum, but we did not have time for that due to spending hours in the two museums listed above.

Club Church, located at Kerkstraat 52. An eye-opening themed night at this dance club.

Day 9 (Sat)

Giethoorn, which we visited using a Klook day tour. A picturesque little village, 1.5 hours drive from Amsterdam. It has canals instead of streets and boats instead of cars. We had a lovely time strolling along the canals, and enjoyed a boat tour too. Highly recommended for December, but we were warned that the place is overcrowded and unpleasant in summer: https://www.klook.com/en-SG/activity/8628-giethoorn-one-day-tour-amsterdam/

The Good Companion, for comforting seafood dinner, walking distance from our Airbnb in Jordaan area: https://www.thegoodcompanion.nl/

Paradox, coffeeshop for marble cake (less upmarket)

Day 10 (Sun)

Kessens, a hipster cafe serving breakfast, walking distance from our Airbnb apartment: http://www.kessensamsterdam.nl/

Bloemenmarkt, a supposed floating flower market, which was basically a row of shops selling similar tulip products. Too touristy for our liking.

Picked friend at Central Station, who would spend a couple of days with us in Amsterdam.

Amsterdam Genetics, coffeeshop for red velvet cake (more upmarket)

Rice Table for dinner, along main road leading to Westermarkt

Day 11 (Mon)

Pancakes Amsterdam Westermarkt for breakfast: https://pancakes.amsterdam/locations/3/pancakes-amsterdam-westermarkt (very near Anne Frank House)

Coffee at Zoo bakery

Amsterdam Centraal’s Wurst & Schnitzelhaus for lunch, before boarding train to Brussels

Thalys train to Brussels. Tickets bought online before the trip: https://www.thalys.com/be/en

Grand Place for Christmas light show on the hour, part of the Brussels Lights Festival. This is the historic central square of Brussels: https://www.brussels.be/grand-place-brussels

La Brouette, traditional brasserie for dinner, located right at Grand Place: https://taverne-brouette.be/en

Airbnb right in the heart of district centre, walking distance to Grand Place

Day 12 (Tue)

Ghent and Bruges, which we visited using a Klook day tour that took 10 hours (including bus time). Both are charming cities in northwest Belgium, famous for their medieval architecture. Our guide provided comprehensive commentary in both cities, which offer many opportunities for photo-taking: https://www.klook.com/en-SG/activity/26000-ghent-bruges-day-tour-brussels/

Day 13 (Wed)

Breakfast at Aksum Coffee, located in a glitzy row of establishments named Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert: https://visit.brussels/en/place/Galeries-Royales-Saint-Hubert

Mannequin Pis, the famous peeing boy statue of Brussels. Popular with tourists, but definitely not a must-visit. The lanes of shops and eateries in the area were more interesting to us: https://www.brussels.info/peeing-boy/

The Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, for an interesting Dali x Magritte exhibition: https://www.fine-arts-museum.be/en

Laurent Gerbaud Chocolatier for late pastry lunch (owned by founder of Tiong Bahru Bakery): http://www.chocolatsgerbaud.be/

Wittamir area, for chocolate brands such as Godiva and Taschen bookstore

Rue Neuve pedestrian street for shopping, Primark being a highlight for us: https://stores.primark.com/nl_nl/belgie/brussels/13-15-rue-neuve

Starbucks Rogier, futuristic building: https://www.tripadvisor.com.sg/Restaurant_Review-g188644-d13274778-Reviews-Starbuck_Rogier-Brussels.html

Japanese food for dinner at Kabuki restaurant, near our Airbnb: http://www.restaurant-kabuki.be/

Day 14 (Thursday)

Took Intercity train to get to airport. Due to early flight, we had to get tickets for the 4.41am train. Thankfully, Brussels Central Station opens at 4am. Bought our tickets for 8 Euros the day before.

Flew back to Singapore with Singapore Airlines, via Zürich, Switzerland.

#copenhagen #amsterdam #brussels

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oreganostate · 7 years ago

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This airbnb is really cute. And $20. And right next to some cultural gardens that I am not gonna feel obligated to visit (b/c nature ugh). But I am going to start my day bright and early at James Garfield’s grave (thanks roadside attractions app). Hopefully it doesn’t hurricane (verb) like it did most of my drive today.

Cool things I saw or learned today include: a house made out of cobblestones, Delaware Water Gap is a town, and Giant Eagle and Giant are not the same supermarket chain!!! (giant is the one that’s basically stop and shop), an Ohio vanity plate that said “O HEY O”

I stopped at Chipotle for dinner because it was either that or Bob Evans, which, while not available to me in NJ, is also not the most vegetarian friendly eatery, as I recall from the time my dad insisted on going there and I got like, hash browns. Note: I really wanted to go to Cuyahoga Falls to visit Michaela’s Panera Bread, stories about which were an enjoyable part of my teenage-hood, but alas, it was out of the way.

Also, I listened to the musical Come From Away for the first time because road trips are the perfect times to get into new musicals - it’s like an audiobook but you get to dance-drive while following the story and then listen again and again. ANYway I just needa rave for a second. The story of Gander, Newfoundland on 9/11 is AMAZING and I cried listening to Me and the Sky as if I was watching a movie. Go listen, ok thanks.

Also also, I highly recommend limited edition pumpkin nutrigrain bars. Do yourself a favor. It’s accidentally become a tradition now to eat pumpkin flavored things on road trips. Those cheerios in Utah, am I right Gabby??

And now the most important outcome of the day, these are the license plates I saw: NJ, PA, OH, NY, TN, Ontario, MI, CA, VA, KY, IL, CT, MD, MN, OK, SC, and IN. Why is New Hampshire still haunting me?!! (the only plate we didn’t see last year en route to Cali) 😭

Thanks to those phenomenal people who entertained me all day and those who haven’t unfriended me yet on Snapchat after receiving 20+ snaps of me singing Hamilton. You’re troopers.

#travel #road trip #Cleveland #Ohio #come from away

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newstfionline · 8 years ago

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Edinburgh’s Fringe, Now 70, Is Having Growing Pains

By Rod Nordland, NY Times, Aug. 21, 2017

EDINBURGH--Once a year the cobbled, medieval streets here host an extra million people, tripling the population of the Scottish capital for the nearly monthlong Edinburgh Fringe Festival, which used to be known as the biggest theater festival in the English-speaking world.

Now in its 70th year, the event has become the largest arts festival of any kind in the known world, topped in attendance, its organizers say, only by soccer’s World Cup or the Olympics.

The Fringe--taking place this month--began as a protest against the inaugural state-subsidized, highbrow Edinburgh International Festival after eight performers who were refused permission to perform there in 1947 started their own event. Many say it has stayed true to its anti-establishment roots. The theme this year, for example, is “Art as an act of defiance.”

But others say it has become too big and expensive--and even too funny, with too many comedy acts, despite its origins in serious if often amateur theater. The festival has an abundance of corporate sponsors, including a financial services company, a brewery and a bus line, and many of the performance venues make sizable profits from ticket sales and rental fees.

Residents take the carnival atmosphere in stride; both the Fringe and the state-subsidized festivals get an 89 percent approval rating locally. For many Edinburgers, the Fringe is an Airbnb bonanza, with hotel rooms greatly outnumbered by visitors. Police officers pour in from all over Scotland, and gridlock becomes commonplace on the pedestrianized Royal Mile, the Old Town’s main street.

Some locals worry that the festival is becoming an open-air museum paralyzed by tourists. “There is a debate about whether it’s too big and the city can sustain it,” said Donald Wilson, who is in charge of culture for the city council. “But it’s not going to become a hollow museum like Venice. It’s too much a part of the city’s soul, and too participatory.”

The Fringe, which opened on Aug. 4 and runs to Aug. 28, offers 53,000 performances of 3,300 shows, by companies from 62 countries. That doesn’t even count the many hundreds of buskers and unregistered street acts attracted by the city’s performance-friendly vibe.

There are about 300 performance venues, ranging from concert halls and public schools to tents and even toilet cubicles. (At least two productions will be performed in loos this year.) Many venues stage shows from late morning until well after midnight, as many as a dozen shows a day.

Like 1947’s first Fringe, the current one is entirely uncurated, offering open access for any impresario with an idea who can find a venue. Last year it sold 2.5 million tickets.

This year, there are at least three muggings of the American president: “Trump’d,” a musical; “Trumpageddon,” a comedy show; and “Trumpus Interruptus,” a play about impeaching him. All are sellouts.

Officially about a third of the festival’s performances are by comics, and many of the other genres are also dominated by comedic content; possibly more than half of all the shows fall into that category. Only 28 percent of the productions are classified as theater plays, and many of those are comedies.

Comedy sells best, said the producer and academic Richard Demarco, 87, who claims to have attended every one of the 70 Edinburgh festivals--both Fringe and official--and to have produced 3,000 shows for both.

#Scotland #Edinburgh #Edinburgh Fringe Festival

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joshuamshea84 · 6 years ago

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The Best Neighborhoods in NYC: Where to Stay When You to Visit

Posted: 11/7/2018 | November 7th, 2018

Trying to find accommodation in New York City can a painstaking long process given the large number of hotels and neighborhoods to stay in. This is a city of 10 million people. It’s massive and there’s a lot of choice.

What neighborhoods are good to stay in?

What’s central?

What’s safe?

Why does everything seem to cost a freaking fortune?

Where is the best place to stay?

As someone who has been working and living in New York City on and off for over five years, I’ve stayed in a wide variety of places here. I’ve Couchsurfed, stayed in cheap hostels, cheap hotels, expensive hotels (on points), B&Bs, pod hotels, friend’s couches, Airbnbs, and everything in between. There are a lot of things to consider when figuring out where to stay in NYC that looking at Google simply can’t tell you.

So, today, as fall and holiday season – the best season in the city – gets into full swing, I want to break down the best neighborhoods in New York City and the best accommodations in each of those neighborhoods so you can pick the right place to stay on your visit:

Best Neighborhood in Brooklyn: Williamsburg

Williamsburg in Brooklyn is hipster(ish) central. It’s home to offbeat restaurants, bars, clothing stores, and coffeeshops, and an “I’m cool because I’m different” attitude. You’ll find lots of flannel and beards here! It’s not as hipster as it used to be thanks to all the Manhattanites who came for cheaper rents (though the impending closure of the L train is forcing people back into Manhattan) but I really enjoy this area because it’s close to Manhattan, cheap, and filled with fun bars (check out Freehole), top rated restaurants, incredible bars, art, wonderful markets (Smorgasburg is the best), and music shows. I spend a lot of weekends here.

Best places to stay in Williamsburg

BUDGET: International Students Residence – This hostel isn’t just for students. It’s a comfortable place to stay with free Wi-Fi, comfortable and clean beds, kitchens to cook in, and an awesome common area.

MID-RANGE: Pointe Plaza Hotel – A luxury hotel but with budget prices, this place has spacious suites (with full kitchens!) and oversized rooms with friendly staff.

LUXURY: Wythe Hotel – The Wythe is a refurbished waterfront factory with brick exposed rooms that have heated floors and cool are. There’s a rooftop bar with a great view of Manhattan as well. It’s the best place to stay if you want to splurge.

Best Neighborhood for Nightlife and Food: East Village

Famous for its nightlife, Manhattan’s East Village is my all-time favorite NYC neighborhood. The bars scene here is excellent (you’ll find tons of cocktail lounges, speakeasies, and dive bars), the restaurants are amazing (so much good Japanese food around here), there are cool karaoke bars and barcades and just an eclectic mix of people It’s a lot of fun. There’s a lot to do here, it’s very central, and it’s pretty affordable.

Best places to stay in the East Village

BUDGET: American Dream Bed & Breakfast – This B&B has only private rooms. The breakfast is hearty, with cereals, baked goods, and fresh fruit. Snacks are available throughout the day, and you also have free use of the kitchen.

MID-RANGE: East Village Hotel – Each studio apartment has a fully equipped kitchenette so you can save money on food when you visit! The rooms are beautiful with exposed brick walls and the hotel’s central location can’t be beat.

LUXURY: The Standard – The Standard is one of the best hotels in the city and its East side location is better than the one in the Meatpacking district. The bar serves some of the best drinks in town and is usually always packed with NY’s fashionable set.

Best Overall Neighborhood: West Village

The West Village is the place to be (and live). Despite its wealthy, celebrity-heavy demographic and plethora of fancy restaurants and boutiques, the area is pretty low-key. Walking around the cobblestone streets past sidewalk cafés, you feel as if you’ve left the crazy city behind and are in a quiet, suburban neighborhood. That’s the charm of this area. You’re in the city but really not. It’s busy during the day but, at night, it quiets down greatly making it a great place to sleep!

Best places to stay in the West Village

BUDGET: The Jane – This historic hotel was actually where the survivors of the Titanic were put up when they landed in NYC. Now, it’s probably the best budget hotel in town, with compact single rooms, comfy beds, and shared bathrooms.

MID-RANGE: The Marlton – The Marlton is a restored boutique hotel with brass fixtures and crown moldings and a tremendous bar that serves incredible cocktails.

LUXURY: Gansevoort – This chic hotel is one of the fanciest in the area. Technically it’s in the Meatpacking district but that’s basically the West Village so I’m including it! They have a great rooftop bar and hip, modern rooms. It’s a popular place with the celeb / model crowd.

Best Neighborhood for Overall #2: Chelsea

Chelsea is one of New York City’s best neighborhoods. It’s got lots of restaurant offerings, cool lounges, art galleries, and is one of the focal points of LGBT life in the city. You can spend all day exploring flea markets and antique shops, grab some tacos at the Chelsea Market, walk the beautiful High Line (an old train track turned into a park), and then enjoy a drink at a speakeasy or a dive bar before calling it a night.

Best places to stay in Chelsea

BUDGET: Chelsea International – This is one of the largest hostels in the city and has an outdoor courtyard, a dining area, and two kitchens. Breakfast is included and there’s also a free pizza party on Wednesdays.

MID-RANGE: Heritage Hotel New York City – The Heritage Hotel has simple but clean and comfortable rooms, with air conditioning and a flat-screen TVs. There’s free Wi-Fi throughout the building and a 24-hour fitness center.

LUXURY: Ace Hotel – A centrally located artsy hotel with good dining. There is a coffee shop in the lobby that attracts lots of freelancers and start-up folks. It gives the place a great vibe!

Best Neighborhood for Families: Upper West Side

The Upper West Side is definitely one of the more expensive parts of town, but it’s worthwhile to see the beautiful, famous brownstones and some of the museums nearby, like the American Museum of Natural History. It’s close to Central Park, and there are plenty of shopping, eating, and nightlife options as well. It’s one of the biggest family areas in the city so if you’re bringing kids or just want something a lot more laid back and quiet, stay here!

Best places to stay in the Upper West Side

BUDGET: HI New York City – One of the biggest and most popular hostels in the city with a ton of space, an outdoor patio, free Wi-Fi, events, activities, and a huge kitchen.

MID-RANGE: Royal Park Hotel & Hostel – You’re just a quick walk from Times Square when you stay here. Rooms are simple, but you have all the amenities, like free WiFi and air conditioning.

LUXURY: Hotel Lucerne – Just a few blocks away from Central Park and the Hudson River, Hotel Lucerne has luxurious rooms (the beds are fantastic!) with free Wi-Fi and 24-hour in-room dining, as well as spa services and valet parking.

Best Neighborhood for Sightseeing: Midtown

Midtown has a lot of NYC’s biggest tourist attractions like Rockefeller Center, Times Square, and the Museum of Metropolitan Art, Madison Square Garden, Broadway, and Koreatown. There’s a lot going on! I don’t love staying in this part of town as it’s touristy, really busy, and there are far cooler neighborhoods in the city. BUT, if you must stay here, the below places are where you should stay!

Best places to stay in Midtown

BUDGET: Jazz Hostel – This hostel on Columbus Circle is my favorite hostel in New York (there’s also one on the Upper West Side). It provides a friendly environment, a kitchen, comfy dorms, free WiFi, and a common area on every floor.

MID-RANGE: YOTEL – A modern, high-tech hotel that even has a luggage storage robot (seriously). The rooms are great, but the incredibly large outdoor terrace is the real winner. Grab some grub and enjoy the view.

LUXURY: W Hotel Times Square – You’re literally on Times Square at the W Hotel, next to big attractions like MoMA and Radio City Music Hall. There’s onsite dining, free WiFi, and a W MixBar in every room.

If you want to stay in Midtown East, you’ll be closer to Grand Central Station, the Chrysler Building, and the Empire State Building.

Best places to stay in Midtown East

BUDGET: Vanderbilt YMCA – The Vanderbilt YMCA is close to everything you want to see and do in Midtown East, and within walking distance to Times Square, the New York Public Library, MoMA, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The rooms are simple, but they’re all private, and guests can take advantage of a shared kitchen and luggage storage. You can also use the fitness center and steam room, as well as the pools.

MID-RANGE: Pod 39 Hotel – Pod 39 is located in Murray Hill, close to all the hustle and bustle but quiet enough to enjoy a good night’s sleep. It’s near Grand Central Terminal, with easy access to the rest of the city. The rooftop at this hotel is worth visiting in the summer. It’s stunning!

LUXURY: The Library Hotel – If you’re a book lover, you’ve got to splurge on a stay here! Each room has a library feel to it, with wood furnishings and individual libraries full of unique books. Rooms have Wi-Fi and all the amenities you need. You’ll also get free breakfast!

Best Neighborhood for Museums: Upper East Side

Upper East Side is another area known for being family friendly and as a cheaper place to live than downtown (a lot of my friends live here). It’s the best area for Museum Mile, home to the Guggenheim, Frick, Museum of the City of New York, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Additionally, thanks to all the young kids that live here, you can find a lot of incredible bars in the area. It has a really good nightlife and restaurant scene!

Best places to stay in the Upper East Side

BUDGET: The Franklin Hotel – The rooms here are simple, but the Franklin Hotel has a lot of perks, like a free buffet breakfast and a free wine-and-cheese reception very evening. There’s also 24-hour espresso and cappuccino! All rooms come with large TVs, iPod docks, and comfy pillow-top mattresses. It’s also close to Central Park and Museum Mile.

MID-RANGE: Bentley Hotel – An affordable boutique hotel with great views over the East River. The rooms are super comfortable, and all the beds come with down comforters. There’s a nice lobby bar and the breakfast buffet is $18.

LUXURY: Hotel Wales – A boutique hotel in the Carnegie Hill area, Hotel Wales has some beautiful historical architecture but also lots of modern luxuries, like down duvets and a really great spa. Paola’s Restaurant serves really excellent Italian food too, including handmade pasta dishes. There’s also a 24-hour fitness center.

Best Neighborhood for Eating & Drinking: Lower East Side

The Lower East Side is a prime shopping, eating, and drinking neighborhood in the city. It’s an incredibly diverse area – there are gritty pubs and bars, late-night comedy clubs, tattoo parlors galore, and a number of art galleries too. The Tenement Museum, one of my favorite museums, is also located here. You’ll get the full NYC experience staying in the Lower East Side and it’s one of my favorite neighborhoods.

Best places to stay in the Lower East Side

BUDGET: Blue Moon Hotel – A clean, friendly place to stay with dorm rooms. They have a brand new lobby bar/café area, and a TV common room for guests. You’re just a quick walk to the subway from here!

MID-RANGE: The RIDGE Hotel – Small rooms, but with some great amenities like iPod docking stations and wall-mounted TVs in each room. The helpful concierge can help you book tours.

LUXURY: Hotel Indigo – This hotel is dedicated to supporting local street art and artists, and you’ll see plenty of their work throughout the building. Locals flock to the Mr. Purple rooftop bar and pool area in the evening for fancy cocktails.

Best Neighborhood for History: The Financial District

The Financial District area of New York City definitely caters to business workers during the day but it’s become a lot cooler of an area in the last few years. It’s now a popular place to live in the city. Here you’ll be able to take in the old city: the historic churches, buildings, and taverns that have been around since the 1700s. You’ll also find Federal Hall, the Statue of Liberty, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, Wall Street, and Battery Park. In short, it may be busy but there’s a lot to do here!

Best places to stay in the Financial District

BUDGET: Eurostars Wall Street – There are not many budget options in this area, mostly because it caters to people traveling on business. But Eurostars consistently offers good prices, and amenities include a microwave and TV in each room. Free WiFi, too.

MID-RANGE: Hilton Garden Inn NYC Financial Center/Manhattan Downtown – A 24-hour convenience store (The Pavilion Pantry) and the fitness center are just two reasons to love this place. It’s also a stone’s throw from the Charging Bull on Wall Street and Battery Park!

LUXURY: Club Quarters Hotel Wall Street – With its newly renovated rooms and great location right next to awesome restaurants and bars, Club Quarters Hotel is an ideal place to stay. Fun perks: free snacks and in-room yoga mats and resistance bands.

Best Neighborhood for Arts/Culture: TriBeCa

TriBeCa (Triangle Below Canal) is where former warehouses have become lofts, galleries, and performance spaces. In the evening, the streets heave with people out for a drink or a bite to eat in one of the new “it” spots. It’s one of the hippest areas of town. Be on the lookout for Taylor Swift, New York City’s official tourism ambassador. She’s lived in NYC since 2014!

Best places to stay in TriBeCa

BUDGET: Sheraton Tribeca New York Hotel – A 4-star hotel but with budget prices, this Sheraton has really modern rooms and a nice 24-hour gym. There’s shopping across the street and a Starbucks onsite. You’re also less than a block away from the subway!

MID-RANGE: Duane Street Hotel – This boutique hotel has some really fantastic touches, like terry bathrobes and classic books in each room. You can use their complimentary iPads, or take a bike out for the day.

LUXURY: The Frederick Hotel – Located near the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, the Frederick Hotel is a funky, contemporary spot offering air-conditioned rooms with sofa beds, free Wi-Fi, and a great workout area. You can also take advantage of their complimentary walking tours through the neighborhood.

Best Neighborhood for Arts/Culture #2: Harlem

Harlem often gets a bad rap, but in recent years it has become one of the trendiest, up-and-coming neighborhoods in New York City. The area has deep African-American roots and was known for its importance to music, literature, dance, and art. The famous Apollo Theater (where the Jackson 5 once played, among many other famous performers) is also here.

Best places to stay in Harlem

BUDGET: Harlem YMCA – With its key location next to a number of 24-hour train lines, the Harlem YMCA is an excellent place to stay. All the rooms are private, but guests share a common bathroom. You also get to take advantage of the full fitness center, swimming pool, and sauna area.

MID-RANGE: Edge Hotel – Even luxury is fairly affordable in Harlem! Each room here is ultra modern and comes with a city view, and you’ll also receive free breakfast. There’s a 24-hour fitness center and free Wi-Fi.

LUXURY: Aloft Harlem – Aloft is a trendy hotel located within a few minutes’ walk to the Apollo Theatre. Each room comes with free Wi-Fi, a work desk, coffee facilities, and a flat-screen TV. If you’re thirsty, grab a drink at the W XYZ bar. Rooms go for $185 (in the winter) and $260 (in the summer).

Best Neighborhood in Queens: Astoria

Although Astoria, in Queens, was traditionally NYC’s Greek neighborhood, there’s now a huge number of Italian, Brazilian, Baltic, Irish, and Egyptian residents in the area. As a result, it’s one of the most culturally diverse parts of NYC, especially in terms of food and art. Astoria is far from the action of Manhattan but it’s a cheap place to stay and has lots of amazing cultural things to do. It’s a whole different NYC than what you imagine! Check it out even if you don’t stay in the area.

Best places to stay in Astoria

BUDGET: Giorgio Hotel – This hotel also has small and affordable dorm rooms, so you have plenty of options here to fit your budget. It’s a great location and within walking distance to a number of restaurants, bars, supermarkets, and laundry facilities. There’s also free Wi-Fi.

BUDGET: The Local NYC – The dorm rooms at The Local are comfortable and clean, and the staff here is excellent. There’s a lobby bar, guest computers, a rooftop area, and single sex rooms available.

MID-RANGE: Hotel Nirvana – Hotel Nirvana is next to a metro station that takes you directly to Manhattan. Take advantage of the free Wi-Fi, terrace, and fitness center. Bonus: you get a free continental breakfast each morning!

LUXURY: Paper Factory Hotel – Warm colors and elegant furnishings have transformed this former factory into a homey hotel. Each room is large and comes with its own unique touches. There’s a coworking space and a game room!

*** Where do you stay in NYC? Well, that wll be up to you but wherever you end up booking your hotel or hostels, chances are you’ll never be far from a subway line so it will be easy to get around the city. New York City has a lot of amazing neighborhoods and accommodation options so use this guide the next time you’re visiting the city and enjoy some great places to stay!

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The Best Neighborhoods in NYC: Where to Stay When You to Visit

Posted: 11/7/2018 | November 7th, 2018

What neighborhoods are good to stay in?

What’s central?

What’s safe?

Why does everything seem to cost a freaking fortune?

Where is the best place to stay?

Best Neighborhood in Brooklyn: Williamsburg

Best places to stay in Williamsburg

MID-RANGE: Pointe Plaza Hotel – A luxury hotel but with budget prices, this place has spacious suites (with full kitchens!) and oversized rooms with friendly staff.

Best Neighborhood for Nightlife and Food: East Village

Best places to stay in the East Village

Best Overall Neighborhood: West Village

Best places to stay in the West Village

MID-RANGE: The Marlton – The Marlton is a restored boutique hotel with brass fixtures and crown moldings and a tremendous bar that serves incredible cocktails.

Best Neighborhood for Overall #2: Chelsea

Best places to stay in Chelsea

LUXURY: Ace Hotel – A centrally located artsy hotel with good dining. There is a coffee shop in the lobby that attracts lots of freelancers and start-up folks. It gives the place a great vibe!

Best Neighborhood for Families: Upper West Side

Best places to stay in the Upper West Side

BUDGET: HI New York City – One of the biggest and most popular hostels in the city with a ton of space, an outdoor patio, free Wi-Fi, events, activities, and a huge kitchen.

MID-RANGE: Royal Park Hotel & Hostel – You’re just a quick walk from Times Square when you stay here. Rooms are simple, but you have all the amenities, like free WiFi and air conditioning.

Best Neighborhood for Sightseeing: Midtown

Best places to stay in Midtown

If you want to stay in Midtown East, you’ll be closer to Grand Central Station, the Chrysler Building, and the Empire State Building.

Best places to stay in Midtown East

Best Neighborhood for Museums: Upper East Side

Best places to stay in the Upper East Side

Best Neighborhood for Eating & Drinking: Lower East Side

Best places to stay in the Lower East Side

MID-RANGE: The RIDGE Hotel – Small rooms, but with some great amenities like iPod docking stations and wall-mounted TVs in each room. The helpful concierge can help you book tours.

Best Neighborhood for History: The Financial District

Best places to stay in the Financial District

Best Neighborhood for Arts/Culture: TriBeCa

Best places to stay in TriBeCa

Best Neighborhood for Arts/Culture #2: Harlem

Best places to stay in Harlem

Best Neighborhood in Queens: Astoria

Best places to stay in Astoria

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