Editorial take
Who should book YOTEL New York Times Square?
If this is your first New York trip, shortlist YOTEL New York Times Square for a practical reason: Solo travellers, couples, short stays, tighter budgets. The name, star rating and lobby photos matter, but the real test is whether the location helps your days feel easier.
It is less compelling if you need storage space, family rooms or a subway on the doorstep. Before booking from the UK, compare the final price after taxes and property fees, check the exact room setup and make sure your airport arrival route is not needlessly awkward.
Location and map
Where is YOTEL New York Times Square?
Tenth Avenue at 42nd Street is genuinely west. Times Square is roughly a ten-minute walk, which is fine in good weather and less appealing after a late show in January.
Nearby
Times Square, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Hudson Yards, Restaurant Row and the Javits Center.
Closest subway
42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, about a ten-minute walk
Hotel facts
What to know before booking.
First-timer context
Why YOTEL New York Times Square might feel special.
What it is known for
- Rooms are called cabins and borrow from first-class airline design: compact and heavily engineered rather than simply small.
- YOBOT, a robotic luggage concierge with 150 storage bins, handles bags at check-in and check-out.
- Self-service kiosks in the lobby mean you can check in without queueing at a desk.
New York moments
- YOTEL brought its airline-cabin concept from airport hotels into the middle of a city for the first time here.
On screen
- The robot luggage store gets more attention than any screen appearance.
Review questions
What travellers keep asking.
How small are YOTEL cabins?
Genuinely small, by design. They work well for one or two people who are out all day, but they are not the choice if you want to spread luggage out or spend time in the room.
Is Tenth Avenue too far from Times Square?
It is about a ten-minute walk. That is manageable, but factor in the return trip late at night and in bad weather before booking on price alone.
Booking checklist
Check these before you reserve.
Total price
Look beyond the nightly rate. Check taxes, destination fees, breakfast and cancellation.
Room layout
For New York, room size, bathroom privacy, bed type and storage can matter more than star rating.
Arrival route
Match the hotel to your airport, luggage and arrival time, especially after an overnight UK flight.
Sources and update notes
Last updated: 17 August 2026. Hotel rates, fees, rules and transport details can change.