Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Times Square. Things to do, costs, the best time to visit and nearby day trips, with approximate prices and open data sources.
The Statue of Liberty is a colossal neoclassical sculpture of a robed and crowned woman on Liberty Island, part of New York City, in New York Harbor. The copper-clad statue, a gift to the United States from the people of…
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Central Park is an urban park between the Upper West Side and Upper East Side neighborhoods of Manhattan in New York City, and the first landscaped park in the United States. It is the sixth-largest park in the city, containing 843 acres, and the most visited urban park in the United…
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Times Square is one of the world's busiest pedestrian intersections, tourist destinations, and entertainment hubs. It is formed by the junction of Broadway, Seventh Avenue, and 42nd Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.
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The Empire State Building is a 102-story, supertall skyscraper in the Midtown South neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, United States. The building was designed in the Art Deco style by Shreve, Lamb & Harmon and constructed between 1930 and 1931.
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The Brooklyn Bridge is a cable-stayed suspension bridge in New York City, spanning the East River between the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn. Opened on May 24, 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge was the first fixed crossing of the East River.
Wikipedia ↗Approximate prices per person, in euros. We estimate them from World Bank price levels and our own research; use them for planning and always double-check before booking.
| Hostel bed | €72 |
|---|---|
| Private room, shared bathroom | €114 |
| Private room with bathroom | €152 |
| Standard hotel | €238 |
| Budget | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Food | €40 | €78 |
| Local transport | €11 | €19 |
| If you cook yourself | €22 | |
| Total per day | €203 | €335 |
| Main sights (estimate) | €76 |
|---|---|
| Optional tours and excursions (estimate) | €86 |
💶 5 days in New York: ≈ €1,177 on a budget or ≈ €1,837 at a standard level, entrance fees included and flights excluded. Work out your whole trip →
🚇 Public transport and walking. Estimate based on the country's price level (World Bank).
The most pleasant months are September, October. Monthly averages 2016–2025 (Open-Meteo, ERA5 reanalysis).
On a budget, about €203 per person per day (private room with bathroom, food and local transport); at a standard level, about €335. For 5 days, including the main entrance fees, budget ≈ €1,177 to €1,837, not counting flights.
Based on average weather over the last 10 years, the most pleasant months are September, October.
We recommend 5 days to see the essentials without rushing.
The must-sees: Statue of Liberty; Central Park; Times Square; Empire State Building; Brooklyn Bridge.
Compare on Booking, Hostelworld or Airbnb: look for well-connected neighbourhoods outside the centre. A private room with bathroom costs around €152 per night and a hostel bed €72.
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