Christmas in New York City

Christmas in the City

Locals, tourists, and passer-bys stop to admire New York store's enchanting Christmas window decorations

Christmas in NYC is the stuff dreams are made of. You don't have to head to the mountains in order to get that feeling of Christmas. New York City becomes a winter wonderland during the holidays: snow blankets the streets of Manhattan; crowds ”ooh” and “aah” at the exquisite Christmas window displays adorning the stores along Fifth Avenue; ice skaters glide across the Rockefeller Center Skating Rink as the Rockefeller Christmas tree glows beneath the New York skyline. Don't miss out on any chance to see Santa in NYC either!

Even though New York City is one of the biggest and best holiday destinations in the world, you don’t have to choose between buying Christmas presents for the family or taking them on a holiday vacation to NYC. We’ve put together an NYC Christmas Guide with some of the most fun and memorable New York holiday activities that won’t break the bank, so you can do your Xmas shopping and experience the magic of Christmastime in New York City.

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• Where to See Santa in NYC

Stay Where You Play

Hotels in Manhattan are just a short distance from Rockefeller Center, and many other Christmas attractions in New York
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With so many NYC hotels offering fabulous New York Christmas travel deals, the holidays are the perfect time to stay at the best 5-star hotels and boutique hotels NYC has to offer. Many New York hotels lower their prices on Christmas Eve and Christmas day, so you can experience luxury NY hotel accommodations at budget NYC hotel prices. Book a top Manhattan hotel room right near the holiday action and explore NY by foot - but don’t forget to dress warm! 

Midtown Manhattan Hotels: Stay at one of the top Midtown Manhattan hotels in NYC and you’ll be steps away from the Rockefeller Christmas tree and Rockefeller Ice Rink, the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular, Grand Central Terminal, and the fabulous 5th Avenue shopping New York is famous for.

• Manhattan Club Hotel: Located just minutes away from Central Park, The Manhattan Club NYC offers spacious and comfortable suites well beyond the quality of what you'd expect at the price you're paying. Take advantage of the NYC hotel packages that the Manhattan Club is offering during your visit!
• The Algonquin Hotel NYC: The oldest operating hotel in New York City is also one of the top NYC hotels to book for your New York holiday vacation. The Algonquin New York is just steps away from the festivities at Rockefeller Center, Times Square, and Bryant Park and their lobby boasts one of our favorite NYC  hotel Christmas trees in town!
• The Roosevelt Hotel New York: The New York Roosevelt is one of our top Manhattan hotel picks for the perfect NYC holiday vacation. The Roosevelt Grill New York, located inside the historic midtown NY hotel, serves up a gourmet Christmas buffet with classic holiday favorites that rival even the best home-cooked Christmas dinner.