Hotels Near Penn Station in New York
Penn Station, beneath Madison Square Garden, handles Amtrak trains to Washington and Boston, NJ Transit services to New Jersey and the Long Island Rail Road, while Moynihan Train Hall opens across Eighth Avenue. The hotels on this page are all described as near the station, so you can roll a suitcase to your room instead of queuing for a taxi on 34th Street. The New Yorker Hotel, a historic 1920s tower, is listed at a minute's walk, Arlo Midtown is a short walk away with a rooftop bar, and several Fairfield, Hilton Garden Inn and Courtyard hotels line the blocks toward Times Square.
The area around Penn Station is busy and practical: commuters stream along Seventh and Eighth Avenues, the department stores of Herald Square line 34th Street, and Madison Square Garden draws crowds on game and concert nights. Moynihan Train Hall, in the former post office, offers a brighter and calmer entrance. West of the station, Hudson Yards and the High Line bring new towers and an elevated park, while Koreatown on 32nd Street fills up with restaurants late into the evening.
From the platform to your room on foot
Midtown traffic can turn a short taxi ride into a long wait, especially at rush hour around Madison Square Garden. A hotel within walking distance of the platforms removes that uncertainty for an early Acela or a late arrival from New Jersey or Long Island. The 1, 2, 3 and A, C, E subway lines at 34th Street then take you across Manhattan without a change, and Herald Square, Hudson Yards and the High Line are close on foot.
The closest landmark is The New Yorker Hotel, a historic tower from the 1920s listed just a minute's walk from the station, with relaxed rooms, some with balconies and city views, three restaurants, a bar and a fitness centre. With more than 12,000 reviews and a score of 7.8, it is the most reviewed hotel on this page. Its large red sign on Eighth Avenue is easy to spot when you leave Moynihan Train Hall at night. For travellers with an early train, being this close means the walk from the lift to the concourse takes only a few minutes, even with heavy luggage.
Several modern hotels near the station suit short stays. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites New York Midtown Manhattan/Penn Station, rated 8.4, includes a hot breakfast and has a fitness room, a restaurant and a rooftop bar. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites New York Manhattan/Times Square South, also 8.4, offers snug rooms with complimentary breakfast, a bar, a restaurant and a fitness centre. TRYP by Wyndham New York City Times Square South has bright rooms, a lobby bistro and a 24-hour fitness centre. Included breakfast is especially useful before a morning departure, when the cafes on Seventh Avenue are crowded with commuters.
For a higher score and more style, Arlo Midtown is a polished high-rise rated 8.8 a short walk from the station, with a restaurant, a bar, a fitness centre and a rooftop bar with city views; it is pet-friendly and accessible. EVEN Hotel New York - Times Square South scores 9.0, the best on this page, and Crowne Plaza HY36 Midtown Manhattan scores 8.8. Hilton Garden Inn New York Times Square South, rated 8.4, has rooms with balconies in some cases, a restaurant, a bar and a fitness centre, and welcomes pets and families. These give comfort without losing the short walk to the trains.
Two more hotels round out the choice toward Times Square. Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square West, rated 8.6, has relaxed rooms, a restaurant and a 24-hour gym, and is pet-friendly and suited to business and family travellers. Moxy NYC Times Square, a four-star rated 8.2, adds industrial-chic rooms, a rooftop bar, a French cafe and a fitness centre, and it is near the station too. DoubleTree by Hilton New York Times Square South, rated 8.0, completes the list. From all of them, Penn Station and Moynihan Train Hall stay within walking distance, and the theatres of Times Square are a short walk north.
A traveler's perspectiveFor the shortest walk from the platforms, I would book The New Yorker Hotel, which is listed a minute from the station and has three restaurants and a fitness centre in its 1920s building. If you want a newer hotel with a view, I recommend Arlo Midtown, rated 8.8, with a rooftop bar over the city, then dinner in Koreatown on 32nd Street.
4.5Guest scoreNear the stationEVEN Hotel New York - Times Square South by IHG
Modern rooms with exercise gear, a 24-hour gym, and a lively bar
View hotel →Why guests love itEVEN Hotel New York Times Square South is a bright, modern four-star hotel near Penn Station built around wellness: rooms come equipped with exercise gear and the gym is open 24 hours. A restaurant and a bar are on site, parking is available and pets are welcome, so families and business travelers are both covered. Guests rate it 9.0 across nearly 1,600 reviews, an excellent score, and I would book it for the easy access to the station and the healthy design.
4.4Guest scoreNear the stationArlo Midtown
Sleek high-rise with city views, a rooftop bar, and pet-friendly rooms
View hotel →Why guests love itArlo Midtown is a sleek high-rise hotel with city views and a rooftop bar, a short walk from the station. A restaurant, a bar and a fitness center are on site, the building is accessible, and pets are welcome. A business center makes it practical for work trips, while families get a polished base in a busy part of the city. With 8.8 from nearly 2,000 reviews, guests clearly like it, and I would book it for the views and convenience.
4.4Guest scoreNear the stationCrowne Plaza HY36 Midtown Manhattan
Sleek Midtown hotel with dining, fitness, and pet-friendly rooms near Penn Station
View hotel →Why guests love itCrowne Plaza HY36 Midtown Manhattan is a sleek four-star hotel a short walk from Pennsylvania Station, with relaxed rooms, a restaurant, a lounge and a fitness center. It works for both business and family travelers, and pets are welcome. Public transport is close, which keeps days out simple with children. Guests rate it 8.8 across more than 1,700 reviews, a strong result for Midtown, and I would book it for the location and the consistency.
4.3Guest scoreNear the stationCourtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square West
Relaxed rooms, a restaurant, and a 24-hour gym near Penn Station
View hotel →Why guests love itWithin walking distance of Penn Station, this Courtyard is a straightforward choice that I find easy to recommend to families: rooms are relaxed, Wi-Fi is free, and the restaurant and bar mean dinner is sorted after a long day in Midtown. The 24-hour gym suits jet-lagged early starts, and pets are welcome. An 8.6 rating across nearly 1,900 reviews is reassuring, though the style is functional rather than boutique.
4.2Guest scoreNear the stationFairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites New York Manhattan/Times Square South
Snug quarters with free breakfast, a bar, and a gym near Penn Station
View hotel →Why guests love itFairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites New York Manhattan/Times Square South is a casual hotel near Pennsylvania Station with snug rooms, and free breakfast and Wi-Fi included. A bar, a restaurant and a fitness center are on site, and pets are welcome. The included breakfast takes pressure off a family's morning, which is the main reason I would pick it. Guests give it 8.4 across more than 1,700 reviews, so the plain formula works.
4.2Guest scoreNear the stationHilton Garden Inn New York Times Square South
Modern Midtown stay with balconies, dining, and a short walk to the station
View hotel →Why guests love itHilton Garden Inn New York Times Square South is a contemporary three-star hotel in Midtown with unfussy rooms, some of them with balconies, which is a rare extra in this part of Manhattan. It is within walking distance of the station, has a restaurant, a bar and a fitness center, and offers parking. Pets and families are both welcome. Guests rate it 8.4 across nearly 2,000 reviews, and I would book it as a practical, well-rated base.
4.2Guest scoreNear the stationFairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites New York Midtown Manhattan/Penn Station
Modern lodging with free breakfast, a fitness room, and a rooftop bar
View hotel →Why guests love itFairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites New York Midtown Manhattan/Penn Station is a modern hotel near Penn Station that is kid-friendly and accessible, which helps when arriving in New York by train with children. The complimentary hot breakfast saves time and effort every morning, and a restaurant on site covers other meals. Free Wi-Fi is included, parents can use the fitness room, and the rooftop bar is a treat for the adults. More than 2,200 guests give it a score of 8.4.
4.1Guest scoreNear the stationMoxy NYC Times Square
Industrial-chic rooms with a buzzy rooftop bar near the station
View hotel →Why guests love itMoxy NYC Times Square is a lively four-star a few minutes' walk from Penn Station, with industrial-chic rooms and a buzzy rooftop bar. The atmosphere leans towards adults, but the hotel describes itself as kid-friendly, and the French cafe is an easy stop for breakfast with children. The lobby lounge gives families space to regroup between outings. Pets are accepted, and a fitness center is available for parents keeping a routine.
4.0Guest scoreNear the stationDoubleTree by Hilton New York Times Square South
Relaxed hotel with Empire State Building views and pet-friendly amenities
View hotel →Why guests love itDoubleTree by Hilton New York Times Square South is within walking distance of Penn Station, so families arriving by train reach the room without a taxi. Rooms are unfussy and functional, and some look out over the Empire State Building. The on-site restaurant covers meals after long days in Midtown, a gym helps parents keep a routine, and pets are accepted. Public transport links connect quickly to Times Square and the rest of Manhattan.
3.9Guest scoreNear the stationThe New Yorker Hotel
Historic 1920s hotel with city views, dining, and pet-friendly rooms
View hotel →Why guests love itMy view for families: few hotels make arriving by train simpler, since the station is a minute's walk away and some rooms have balconies and city views. The building dates from the 1920s and the rooms are relaxed rather than modern. Three restaurants and a bar mean nobody has to agree on dinner, a fitness center covers early risers, and the pet-friendly policy lets the family dog travel too.
3.5Guest scoreNear the stationTRYP by Wyndham New York City Times Square South
Bright, modern rooms with a lobby bistro and 24-hour fitness
View hotel →Why guests love itA short walk from Pennsylvania Station, this modern TRYP is a practical family base rather than a destination in itself, in my view. Rooms are bright, the airy lobby bistro and the bar handle quick meals, and the 24-hour fitness center suits jet-lagged early mornings. Pets are welcome and parking is available, which helps if you arrive by car. The 7.0 rating suggests solid but not standout service, so keep expectations realistic.
Local tips
- 1Check whether your Amtrak train boards from Moynihan Train Hall on Eighth Avenue, which is often calmer than the concourses under Madison Square Garden.
- 2For the shortest walk, The New Yorker Hotel is listed a minute from the station, on Eighth Avenue near Moynihan Train Hall.
- 3If you leave early, choose a hotel with breakfast included, such as either Fairfield by Marriott near Penn Station or Times Square South.
- 4On Madison Square Garden event nights, allow extra time to cross 33rd and 34th Streets, where crowds slow the walk to the platforms.
- 5For dinner close to the station, walk to Koreatown on 32nd Street between Fifth Avenue and Broadway.
- 6Travelling with a dog, Arlo Midtown, Moxy NYC Times Square, TRYP by Wyndham, Hilton Garden Inn and Courtyard are listed as pet-friendly.