Where to stay
Hotels around Times Square and the Theater District are the most convenient, though rooms there can be pricey. Midtown West and Hell's Kitchen are a short walk away and often better value.
New York Marriott Marquis
1535 Broadway, Times Square
A huge hotel right in the Theater District, with theatres on its doorstep.
The Knickerbocker
Times Square
A historic hotel at the corner of Broadway and 42nd Street with a rooftop bar.
Paramount Hotel
235 West 46th Street
A stylish hotel on Restaurant Row, steps from several Broadway houses.
The Algonquin Hotel
59 West 44th Street
A literary landmark hotel known for its Round Table, a short walk from the Theater District.
citizenM Times Square
218 West 50th Street
A modern, compact-room hotel in the middle of the Theater District.
YOTEL New York
570 Tenth Avenue, Hell's Kitchen
Smaller rooms and lower prices, a walk west of Times Square.
Where to eat before or after the show
Many restaurants on and around Restaurant Row offer pre-theatre menus, and book up fast on matinee days and Saturdays. Reserve ahead and tell them your curtain time.
Joe Allen
326 West 46th Street
A theatre-district favourite on Restaurant Row, long associated with Broadway casts and audiences.
Sardi's
234 West 44th Street
A famous Broadway restaurant with caricatures of stage stars on the walls.
Carmine's
200 West 44th Street
Family-style Italian portions, good for groups.
Becco
355 West 46th Street
Italian dining on Restaurant Row with a well-known fixed-price lunch and dinner menu.
Junior's Restaurant
1515 Broadway
A classic New York diner and cheesecake stop right at Times Square.
Gallagher's Steakhouse
228 West 52nd Street
A traditional New York steakhouse close to the northern Broadway theatres.
Tips for theatre nights
- Eat about two hours before curtain, and book ahead for Saturday and matinee dinners.
- Many Broadway shows start at 7pm or 8pm, with matinees at 2pm.
- Allow extra time to cross busy Times Square streets.
- Prices exclude tax and tip, which is customary in the United States.
Frequently asked questions
Where should I stay for Broadway shows?
Times Square and the Theater District are the most convenient. Hell's Kitchen and Midtown West are a short walk away and usually better value.
Where is Restaurant Row?
Restaurant Row is West 46th Street between Eighth and Ninth Avenues, full of pre-theatre restaurants.
These are editorial suggestions, not an exhaustive list. Hotels and restaurants change their prices, menus and opening hours, so check directly before you book.
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