Restaurant Row and beyond
West 46th Street between Eighth and Ninth is Restaurant Row, built for pre-theatre dinners, but the better eating is on Ninth Avenue itself, which runs for blocks with independent restaurants from a dozen cuisines at prices Times Square cannot match.
How far west to go
This is the single most important decision here. Eighth and Ninth Avenue hotels are a five to ten-minute walk to the theatres. Tenth and Eleventh Avenue hotels are cheaper for a reason: you are looking at fifteen minutes or more to a subway, which matters after a late show or in January.
Practical for airports
Port Authority Bus Terminal at 42nd and Eighth runs the coaches to Newark, and the Lincoln Tunnel is close. If you are flying into Newark rather than JFK, this side of Midtown is meaningfully more convenient.
Who it suits
Is Hell's Kitchen right for your trip?
Book here if
- Broadway trips on a sensible budget
- Travellers who care about food
- Newark arrivals
- Anyone who wants Times Square access without staying in it
Look elsewhere if
- You want to be right on the square
- You dislike walking, especially the far west blocks
- You want a quiet residential street
Getting around
42 St-Port Authority serves the A, C and E lines, and 50 St adds the 1 and C. The far west avenues are a genuine walk from any station, so check the distance before booking on price.
Hotels in this area
5 hotels reviewed in Hell's Kitchen
Riu Plaza New York Times Square
A high-volume central hotel for Broadway, Times Square and first-time sightseeing logistics.
- Best for
- Broadway, first trips, simple sightseeing logistics
- Subway
- Times Square-42 St / 50 St area
Ink 48 Hotel
A converted printing house on the far west side with strong rooftop views, best for travellers who do not mind walking or taking a taxi to the middle of Midtown.
- Best for
- Rooftop views, quieter stays, repeat visitors
- Subway
- 50 St on the C and E lines, about a ten to fifteen minute walk
YOTEL New York Times Square
A compact, efficient hotel on the far west side for travellers who want a central-ish base at a lower price and do not need space.
- Best for
- Solo travellers, couples, short stays, tighter budgets
- Subway
- 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, about a ten-minute walk
Pod Times Square
A well-located budget hotel with very small rooms, best when the trip is about being out in the city rather than in the hotel.
- Best for
- Budget trips, friends sharing, solo travellers
- Subway
- 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
Element New York Times Square West
An extended-stay hotel near Times Square where in-room kitchens make a real difference to the cost of a longer family trip.
- Best for
- Families, longer stays, self-catering, budget control
- Subway
- 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal and 34 St-Penn Station
Fast answers
Questions UK travellers ask about Hell's Kitchen.
Is Hell's Kitchen safe?
Yes. The name is historic and bears no relation to the area today, which is a busy residential and restaurant neighbourhood. The avenues are well lit and busy into the night; the far western blocks near the river are quieter.
How far is it to the theatres?
From Eighth or Ninth Avenue, five to ten minutes on foot. From Tenth or Eleventh, allow fifteen to twenty. Work that out before booking, because you will do the walk twice on show days.
Sources and update notes
Last updated: 17 August 2026. Hotel rates, fees, rules and transport details can change.