--- title: "New York City" description: "Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for New York City." canonical: "https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/new-york-city" locale: "en" --- # New York City Primary place hint: New York City ## Breadcrumbs [North America](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/north-america) > [USA](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/usa) > [New York (State)](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/new-york-state) > [New York City](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/new-york-city) ## Hotel Guides - [Spectacular Hotel Views](https://spectacularhotelviews.com/en/rankings/new-york-city) (spectacularhotelviews.com) Spectacular Hotel Views is the defintive guide to the world's best hotel views. It has over 600 destination rankings with hotels ranked by view quality, uniqueness, and breadth of availability across the property, has a searchable database of 2,500+ hotels with exceptional views and also allows you to browse by view type. Their New York City ranking provides a useful guide for finding hotels in New York City with the best hotel views. ## Travel Guides And Blogs - [Nomadic Matt](https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/united-states-travel-guide/new-york-city/) (nomadicmatt.com) Nomadic Matt is a long-running budget travel advice site focused on practical trip planning and money-saving guidance. His New York City guide is a practical choice for budget-minded planning, covering things to do, places to see, costs, accommodation, and ways to save money. - [ViaTravelers](https://viatravelers.com/destinations/new-york-city/) (viatravelers.com) ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site combining destination guides with structured trip-planning tools. Their New York City guide gives a well-rounded look at the five boroughs, skyline landmarks, cultural institutions, entertainment venues, and neighborhood character. - [Earth Trekkers](https://www.earthtrekkers.com/5-days-in-new-york-city-itinerary/) (earthtrekkers.com) Earth Trekkers is a family adventure travel site known for detailed guides, itineraries, maps, and route planning. Their five-day New York City itinerary is especially helpful for structured sightseeing, with walking maps, major sights such as Central Park and the Empire State Building, and practical planning tips. - [Trekaroo](https://blog.trekaroo.com/things-to-do-in-new-york-city-with-kids/) (blog.trekaroo.com) Trekaroo is a specialist family travel community and planning resource with guides, reviews, itineraries, and parent-written advice. Their New York City with kids guide is a strong family resource, covering more than 25 activities along with food and dining references. - [The Planet D](https://theplanetd.com/new-york-city-itinerary/) (theplanetd.com) The Planet D is an adventure travel blog combining destination guides, itineraries, travel tips, photography, and personal stories. Their five-day New York City itinerary offers a helpful framework for organizing major attractions, neighborhoods, and broader city trip planning. - [Girl Eat World](https://girleatworld.net/new-york-city-itinerary/) (girleatworld.net) Girl Eat World is Melissa's one-woman food and travel blog publishing itineraries, food stories, and practical destination advice. Her five-day New York City itinerary is a practical option for first-time visitors who want an efficient plan with activities and things to do. - [Jessie on a Journey](https://jessieonajourney.com/new-york-city-travel-guide/) (jessieonajourney.com) Jessie on a Journey is a solo female, adventure, and NYC-focused travel site by New York guide Jessie Festa. Her New York City travel guide is a thoughtful planning resource, covering tours, neighborhoods, restaurants, and other visitor information for organizing a trip. - [NOMADasaurus](https://www.nomadasaurus.com/3-days-in-new-york-city-itinerary/) (nomadasaurus.com) NOMADasaurus is an adventure travel and photography blog with destination guides, sustainable tourism content, and visual trip planning. Their three-day New York City itinerary is useful for travelers who want to cover major attractions within a short visit. - [Going Awesome Places](https://goingawesomeplaces.com/the-perfect-weekend-in-new-york-city/) (goingawesomeplaces.com) Going Awesome Places is an itinerary-focused travel site built around detailed guides and practical trip planning. Their weekend New York City guide helps turn a two-day visit into a focused short-stay itinerary. - [Finding the Universe](https://www.findingtheuniverse.com/how-to-get-around-new-york-city-a-guide-to-nyc-transport-options/) (findingtheuniverse.com) Finding the Universe is a travel and photography blog focused on destination guides, travel tips, and independent planning. Their New York City transport guide is a practical companion for navigating options such as subways, taxis, helicopters, aerial trams, and boats. - [Goats On The Road](https://www.goatsontheroad.com/what-to-see-do-with-24-hours-in-new-york-city/) (goatsontheroad.com) Goats On The Road is a travel guide site and travel-lifestyle resource covering destinations, remote work, and living abroad. Their 24-hour New York City article is helpful for a very short visit, bringing together food, sights, accommodation, and other quick-stay advice. - [Expert Vagabond](https://expertvagabond.com/new-york-city-things-to-do/) (expertvagabond.com) Expert Vagabond is an adventure travel and digital nomad blog covering travel tips, photography, and budget planning. His New York City things-to-do article is a good fit for budget-conscious travelers, with 15 sights and activities plus money-saving guidance. - [Our Escape Clause](https://www.ourescapeclause.com/weekend-new-york-city/) (ourescapeclause.com) Our Escape Clause is a travel blog publishing detailed, experience-driven itineraries and guides for independent trip planning. Their two-day New York City itinerary is a useful weekend plan for seeing a substantial amount of the city in limited time. - [Y Travel Blog](https://www.ytravelblog.com/new-york-city-food-tour/) (ytravelblog.com) Y Travel Blog is a long-running travel blog covering destination guides, family travel, and practical trip inspiration. Their New York City food tours article gives a flavorful planning angle, highlighting eight tours through food-focused neighborhoods and city history. - [Camels & Chocolate](https://www.camelsandchocolate.com/48-hours-in-new-york-city/) (camelsandchocolate.com) Camels & Chocolate is a travel-and-place site by journalist and tourism marketing professional Kristin Luna. Her 48-hour New York City article offers a polished short-visit plan with stops such as drinks at the Top of the Standard and brunch in the West Village. ## Travel Videos - [Hungry Passport](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLSnrXEtrT4) (youtube.com) Hungry Passport is a YouTube travel channel offering short travel guides and tips for major destinations around the world. This New York City guide video provides a broad top-ten introduction to Times Square, observatories, parks, iconic buildings, neighborhoods, museums, Grand Central, Brooklyn Bridge, Wall Street, and the Statue of Liberty. - [Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvXGh_Pv6qg) (youtube.com) Samuel and Audrey is a YouTube travel channel from Canada featuring city guides, travel tips, street food tours, and itineraries. This New York City travel guide video is a useful wide-angle checklist of 50 things to do, see, eat, drink, and experience across landmarks, neighborhoods, museums, parks, food, and entertainment. - [Attaché](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtfZPgWxlMI) (youtube.com) Attaché is a YouTube travel channel hosted by Alex Hunter, exploring cities through food, culture, and history. This New York City travel guide video brings a thoughtful food-and-culture angle to the city through sights, sounds, flavors, sensations, a hotel stay, and Scott's Pizza Tours. - [Creative Travel Guide](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFJz6_GKlg8) (youtube.com) Creative Travel Guide is a YouTube travel channel from a British couple sharing vlogs, travel advice, hotel tours, and travel tips. This New York City video is a practical things-to-do guide, with tourist attractions, nighttime places to visit, and planning resources such as Times Square, Broadway, cruises, and passes. - [Adventures of Matt and Nat](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjpXRPLntOg) (youtube.com) Adventures of Matt and Nat is a YouTube travel channel from Matt and Nat documenting trips across the United States and abroad. This New York City vlog makes a one-day visit easy to picture, covering what to do, see, and eat with stops such as Brooklyn Bridge, Central Park biking, Broadway, and other city highlights. - [Gabriel Traveler](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZUEW0z-_n4) (youtube.com) Gabriel Traveler is a YouTube travel channel by Gabriel Morris, chronicling global adventures with practical travel information and tips. This New York City travel video offers a straightforward city-walk view from Penn Station to Times Square, Central Park, and the Empire State Building, making major areas easier to place. - [Wolters World](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7UkuuCLpaM) (youtube.com) Wolters World is a YouTube travel channel offering first-hand advice on destinations, culture, planning, budgeting, and travel mistakes. This New York City video is a practical budget guide, explaining lower hotel prices, outer-borough stays, public transport, free sights, museum free days, Broadway discounts, cheaper food, and cash considerations. - [Through My Lens](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jrtg1jNnNs) (youtube.com) Through My Lens is a YouTube travel channel sharing informative videos from actual trips, including hikes, restaurants, and city guides. This New York City video is a helpful guide to 22 lesser-known places, including parks, museums, landmarks, and other spots beyond the usual tourist path. - [Dots on a Map](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thB5qZDzghk) (youtube.com) Dots on a Map is a YouTube travel channel from Dottie and Lenza focused on destination stories, culture, conversations, visuals, and food. This New York City vlog gives a vivid neighborhood-level view through Times Square, Bushwick, crowded subways, a jazz club, Katz's Deli, hustle culture, and local conversations. - [Yellow Productions](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uUdiiB7W8U) (youtube.com) Yellow Productions is a YouTube travel channel offering detailed guide videos, hotel reviews, restaurant reviews, and travel gear coverage. This New York City guide video is good for unusual attraction ideas, including a tiny museum, The Evolution Store, Doyers Street, City Hall Station, Roosevelt Island ruins, the New York Earth Room, and nightlife venues. - [Jon Barr](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktDacaK7UYI) (youtube.com) Jon Barr is a YouTube channel focused on food experiences and travel coverage in New York City and beyond. This New York City guide video focuses on the Lower East Side in Manhattan, offering a useful neighborhood-specific list of ten things to do plus related NYC planning resources. - [denniscallan](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PS_0ytLpdo) (youtube.com) denniscallan is a YouTube travel channel by Dennis Callan featuring educational travel videos from Europe, South America, the USA, and Asia. This New York City tour video is a concise first part of a city visit, including arrival at Penn Station, a parade, and Columbus Day context.