Hotel Prices in New York City, New York
As of September 18, 2026, the median nightly hotel price in New York City is $816 across a sample of 50 properties, with rates ranging from $106 to $4,458, down 7.2% vs last month.
Updated September 18, 2026
About 30% of sampled rates include free cancellation.
Price statistics by month
| Month | Median / night | Lowest | Highest | Properties sampled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $569 | $90 | $2,105 | 50 |
| August 2026 | $794 | $105 | $3,809 | 50 |
| September 2026 | $816 | $94 | $4,458 | 50 |
Property counts are sample sizes, not hotel inventory: each city search returns up to 50 properties, so a count of 50 means the sample reached that cap rather than the city having only 50 hotels.
Price statistics by hotel class
| Hotel class | Median / night | Properties sampled |
|---|---|---|
| 4-star hotels | $415 | 13 |
| 5-star hotels | $947 | 34 |
Median price trend
Frequently asked questions
What is the average hotel price in New York City, New York?
As of September 18, 2026, the median nightly hotel price in New York City is $816, based on a sample of 50 properties for a weekend stay with 2 adults in 1 room.
How much is a 4-star hotel in New York City?
As of September 18, 2026, the median nightly rate for a 4-star hotel in New York City is $415, across 13 4-star properties in the same sample.
When is the cheapest time to book a hotel in New York City?
Of the 3 months tracked so far, July 2026 had the lowest median nightly rate in New York City at $569 (a sample of 50 properties), and September 2026 the highest at $816 (a sample of 50 properties). Every capture uses the same weekend basket, so the comparison is like for like.
How much does a cheap hotel in New York City cost?
As of September 18, 2026, the lowest nightly hotel rate found in New York City was $106 and the highest was $4,458, across a sample of 50 properties.
Do hotels in New York City offer free cancellation?
As of September 18, 2026, about 30% of sampled hotel rates in New York City included free cancellation.
Methodology
Statistics are captured from live hotel searches across our partner booking sites for a standard basket: 2 adults, 1 room, weekend stay (Friday to Sunday) about 30 days out. Prices are per-night rates in USD before taxes and fees, using each property's cheapest available rate. The latest snapshot sampled 50 properties for 2026-10-23 to 2026-10-25. Trends and month-to-month comparisons appear once a city has 3 snapshots.
Read the full methodology — sample size rules, why thin samples stay unpublished, and why trends appear late.