Central Park South

New York

Aerial view of Columbus Circle and Central Park in New York CIty at sunset
Aerial view of Columbus Circle and Central Park in New York CIty at sunset
30 Rockefeller Plaza is an Art Deco skyscraper in the middle of Rockefeller Plaza in Manhattan. At 850 feet (260 m) high, the 70-story building is the 14th tallest in New York City and is a great place for capturing views at sunset (especially because it offers views of the Empire State Building).

To get this shot, head to the top of Rockefeller Center, known as "Top of the Rock." The entrance is on W 50th St between 5th and 6th Avenues. Tickets can be purchased on the basement level of building. Be sure to purchase your tickets in advance in order to make your way to the top by sunset (the entry system is timed). Also allot time for a security screening and wait times at the elevator.

Once you arrive at the observation deck take the escalator to the upper levels where your views won't be impeded by the glass windscreens. Tripods are not allowed (although monopods are allowed), but you can rest your camera on the stone barriers of the upper observation deck. Additionally you can use a table-top tripod for stability.

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Hyatt Grand Central New York

Hyatt Grand Central New York

4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street New York NY
The price is €209 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
€209
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (6,508 reviews)
Great location, just besides grand central , give you access to the whole city

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

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Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

4 out of 5
811 7th Ave New York NY
The price is €184 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
€184
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.4/10 Good! (7,158 reviews)
Disregard any of the elevator comments. They are working and efficient. The property provided 2 bottles of water per day and you get those at the gift shop but your $35 per day credit doesn’t apply to the shop only the restaurants in the hotel. Property was very centrally located, and staff was very ...

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

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Hotel Edison Times Square

Hotel Edison Times Square

4 out of 5
228 W 47th St New York NY
The price is €180 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
€180
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (5,285 reviews)
Best location. 1/2 block from Time Square. Clean. Very friendly and helpful staff. The hotel itself is a bit rundown. That’s not important to me. I will stay again.

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Hotel Edison Times Square
Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel

Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel

4 out of 5
235 West 46th Street New York NY
The price is €158 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
€158
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,225 reviews)
Great hotel for a good price

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel
Hyatt Regency Times Square

Hyatt Regency Times Square

4 out of 5
1605 Broadway New York NY
The price is €215 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
€215
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (620 reviews)
Convenient to subway stops and nearby attractions

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Hyatt Regency Times Square
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square

Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square

4 out of 5
145 W 44th St New York NY
The price is €174 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
€174
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.8/10 Good! (6,574 reviews)
Elevators did not work well. Room was dirty and had cockroaches

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
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