★★★★★ 5-starCrosby Street Hotel
79 Crosby Street, New York, NY
About Crosby Street Hotel
Crosby Street Hotel suits travelers who want SoHo as a base rather than a day trip. The address is a side street in the neighborhood, a short walk from cast-iron blocks, independent shops and the Lower East Side. Couples get a quieter downtown evening. Business travelers get an address south of Houston with easy subway connections north. Families settling in for several nights have room to spread out, and pets are allowed. Anyone who prefers a small street to a tower on a wide avenue fits here.
Crosby Street Hotel is a 4-star hotel in Downtown Manhattan, rated by the booking supplier at 4.6 out of 5 from 874 reviews. Treat that score as a starting point: it reflects guests who booked through that supplier, not an inspection. The stay is a full-service city hotel rather than a short-stay apartment, with a front desk staffed at all hours, a restaurant, a bar and a fitness center among the listed facilities. It works for a long weekend or a working week.
Rooms and listed facilities
The listed facilities cover the practical parts of a stay. Couples can book breakfast in the room and use the terrace and garden for a slow start. Families have cots, family rooms and laundry service. Business travelers get free wifi, a safe, a minibar and room service, plus a 24 hour front desk for late arrivals. Pets are allowed. Ask the property to confirm which room types hold a cot, whether the shuttle service runs to a specific point, and what the breakfast arrangement covers.
Rooms come with air conditioning, carpeted floors and a minibar, and lifts serve the building. Couples often want the quiet upper floors, while families need space for a cot. Travelers arriving on a late flight can rely on the 24 hour front desk and room service. Confirm the room type, the bed setup and any pet conditions directly with Crosby Street Hotel before booking, and check the total price with taxes and fees in the app.
The setting
Crosby Street Hotel stands at 79 Crosby Street in SoHo, in Downtown Manhattan, on a narrow street of the kind that predates the 1811 grid. Broadway runs a block west and Lafayette Street a block east. In straight lines the hotel is about 2.5 miles (4 km) from Times Square, about 2.3 miles (3.7 km) from Grand Central Terminal and about 1.9 miles (3.1 km) from Penn Station. The 9/11 Memorial is about 1.2 miles (1.9 km) south. Central Park, at Fifth Avenue and 59th Street, is about 3.1 miles (5 km) north.
Location and neighborhood
SoHo, Little Italy and Hudson Square occupy the lower grid between Houston Street and Canal Street, where the Commissioners' Plan gives way to older streets and cast-iron fronts. The district rewards a walking stay: SoHo's loft blocks show the city's iron-building era, Little Italy keeps the shape of an immigrant neighborhood around Mulberry Street, and Hudson Square mixes former industrial blocks with new residential streets. Start at the edge of Greenwich Village and move south on foot. The architecture changes block by block, and the street pattern makes a short walk feel like a history lesson. Check opening days for museums and galleries before setting out.
For a culture-led visit, the district works as a set of short walks rather than a checklist. Begin with the cast-iron blocks south of Houston Street and look up at the facades, then follow the older streets toward Little Italy. The area's history is layered: nineteenth-century industry, immigration, and later preservation campaigns shaped the blocks you see today. Public squares and church steps give natural pauses. Keep the pace slow and let side streets set the route. Some smaller galleries and historic interiors keep limited hours, so check before making a special trip.
Getting there and around
Crosby Street Hotel sits around 2.5 miles (4 km) from the area center, with the major rail stations around 2.3 miles (3.7 km) away and the airports around 13 miles (20.6 km) by road. On foot, the district is compact, but Houston Street and Canal Street are wide and need care at crossings. The subway runs 24 hours; tap a contactless card or phone at the turnstiles. Bus routes cross the area, and service changes are common, so check the transit authority before a late trip. For the Brooklyn Bridge and the river parks, walking is often simpler than a connection. Allow extra time at peak hours.
Nearby sights and food
From Crosby Street Hotel, the strongest set of sights lies south and west: the Brooklyn Bridge walk, the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, and the waterfront parks along the Hudson. Little Island and Hudson River Park make an easy pair for a clear afternoon; the High Line continues north toward Hudson Yards and the Vessel. The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island are reached by ferry from Battery Park, and those crossings need a check of entry arrangements. The area also works for a museum day: the 9/11 museum and the memorial pools have separate entry arrangements, so check hours before setting out.
The district's food map follows its history. Little Italy has Italian-American menus, bakeries, and old-school red-sauce rooms, with Chinese and other cuisines on the nearby edges. SoHo adds coffee shops, casual lunch counters, and small plates for shoppers and gallery visitors. Hudson Square is more workday: sandwich shops, salad places, and takeout counters fill the weekday lunch rush, while the evening choice widens toward the Village and Tribeca. For a slower meal, look for a fixed-menu place and check whether reservations are needed. Street food and market stalls appear at different times, so check local listings.
A day from Crosby Street Hotel
A day from Crosby Street Hotel begins with a walk north through the cast-iron blocks of SoHo, looking at facades and side streets before the shops open. Continue on foot into Little Italy for a late-morning coffee and a look at the older street pattern. Pause for lunch in the area, then choose one afternoon thread: the Brooklyn Bridge walk and waterfront parks, or the 9/11 Memorial and Museum. Keep the second option for a dry day, since the memorial pools are outdoors. Return through Hudson Square as offices empty, then eat dinner toward the Village or Tribeca. Check opening hours and entry arrangements with the sites before leaving.
Distances
| Place | Straight-line distance |
|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | 13 miles (20.6 km) |
| Times Square | 2.5 miles (4 km) |
| Grand Central Terminal | 2.3 miles (3.7 km) |
| Penn Station | 1.9 miles (3.1 km) |
| Central Park (Fifth Avenue at 59th Street) | 3.1 miles (5 km) |
| 9/11 Memorial | 1.2 miles (1.9 km) |
| LaGuardia Airport (LGA) | 7.5 miles (12 km) |
| Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) | 9.6 miles (15.4 km) |
| Walking the Brooklyn Bridge | 0.8 miles (1.3 km) |
| The 9/11 Memorial and Museum | 1.2 miles (1.9 km) |
| Little Island and Hudson River Park | 1.5 miles (2.4 km) |
| The High Line | 1.7 miles (2.8 km) |
Facilities listed by the supplier
As listed by the booking supplier; a facility not listed here may still exist. Confirm anything important with the property.
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Banquet
- Bars
- Bath
- Bathrobe
- Bathroom
- Breakfast
- Breakfast in room
- Carpeted
- Cleaning
- Concierge
- Crib
- Currency exchange
- Desk
- Dry cleaning service
- Family rooms
- First aid
- Fitness Center
- Free Wi-Fi
- Garden
- Hairdryer
- Internet access
- Iron and board
- Laundry Service
- Elevators
- Luggage storage
- Minibar
- Non smoking rooms
- Pets allowed
- Radio
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Safe
- Shower
- Shuttle service
- Slippers
- TV
- Telephone
Crosby Street Hotel: questions
Where is Crosby Street Hotel?
Crosby Street Hotel is at 79 Crosby Street in SoHo, in Downtown Manhattan. The street sits between Broadway and Lafayette Street, south of Houston Street. Times Square is about 2.5 miles (4 km) away in a straight line, and the 9/11 Memorial is about 1.2 miles (1.9 km) south.
How far is Crosby Street Hotel from JFK airport?
Crosby Street Hotel is about 13 miles (20.6 km) from John F. Kennedy International Airport in a straight line. By road and rail the trip runs longer, typically 45 to 75 minutes to Midtown depending on traffic and connections. The AirTrain links JFK with subway and rail stations in Queens.
How close is Crosby Street Hotel to Grand Central Terminal?
Crosby Street Hotel is about 2.3 miles (3.7 km) from Grand Central Terminal and about 1.9 miles (3.1 km) from Penn Station in straight lines. Both are reachable by subway from stations near SoHo. Allow extra time at rush hour, and check current service changes with the MTA before you travel.
What can you visit near Crosby Street Hotel?
Crosby Street Hotel sits among the cast-iron blocks of SoHo and is a short walk from the Lower East Side. The 9/11 Memorial is about 1.2 miles (1.9 km) south, and observation decks are about 2.3 miles (3.7 km) away. Central Park, at Fifth Avenue and 59th Street, is about 3.1 miles (5 km) north.
What facilities does Crosby Street Hotel list?
Crosby Street Hotel lists a 24 hour front desk, free wifi, a fitness center, a restaurant, bars, breakfast, room service, a garden, a terrace and laundry service. Family rooms, cots and pets allowed appear on the same list. Room service and breakfast in the room help after a late arrival.
Is Crosby Street Hotel suitable for families?
Crosby Street Hotel lists family rooms and cots, and laundry service helps with longer stays. Pets are allowed. Ask the property directly about how many people each family room sleeps and whether a cot fits the room you book, since layouts differ through the building.
What time is check-in at Crosby Street Hotel?
Crosby Street Hotel keeps a 24 hour front desk, so a late arrival has someone to meet you. Confirm the check-in time and the latest arrival time with the property before you book, along with how to reach the desk if you land after midnight.
How do you get around from Crosby Street Hotel?
Crosby Street Hotel is served by subway stations within walking distance in SoHo, and the network runs 24 hours a day. Tap a contactless card or phone at the turnstiles. Congestion pricing applies to vehicles entering Manhattan below 60th Street. Check current service and road conditions with the MTA and the city before you set out.
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