Every hotel on this list sits within a 10-minute walk of Central Park, drawn from four different sides of the park so you get a real choice of neighborhood. Hotels were ranked by walking distance first, then star rating, then verified sustainability credentials. All five were confirmed operating under their current names and brands as of 2026.
How we chose these hotels near Central Park
Walking distance to the park boundary was the primary filter. Any hotel beyond 1 mile was cut. From the remaining pool, we required geographic spread — no more than two hotels from the same side of the park — so the list covers the Upper West Side, Upper East Side, Columbus Circle, and Midtown South approaches. We also required at least one mid-range option so the list works for travelers who aren't booking a suite. Every hotel was cross-checked for current operating status in 2026. Where a hotel had changed names or ownership, we noted it in the fact-check field.
Hotels near Central Park at a glance
| Hotel | Park side | Walk to park | Star rating | Sustainability credential |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park | South | 1 min / 0.05 mi | 5 | Green Key certified |
| Trump International Hotel & Tower New York | West (Columbus Circle) | 2 min / 0.1 mi | 5 | Linen reuse program |
| The Mark Hotel | East | 4 min / 0.2 mi | 5 | LEED Silver certified |
| Hotel Beacon | West | 5 min / 0.25 mi | 3 | Energy Star rated building |
| The Pierre, A Taj Hotel | East | 2 min / 0.1 mi | 5 | Food waste composting partnership |
Picking the right side of the park
- Upper West Side hotels (Central Park West corridor) put you close to the American Museum of Natural History and the 72nd Street Strawberry Fields entrance.
- Upper East Side hotels (Fifth Avenue / Madison Avenue corridor) give you direct access to Museum Mile and the 79th Street park entrance.
- Columbus Circle hotels sit at the southwest corner of the park, one block from the 59th Street–Columbus Circle subway hub serving the A, C, B, D, and 1 trains.
- Midtown South hotels along 59th Street are closest to the Wollman Rink and the Hallett Nature Sanctuary entrance at 60th Street.
Walking to Central Park from each neighborhood
From Columbus Circle, you cross one intersection at Broadway and 59th Street and you're at the park's southwest corner. From the Upper East Side along Fifth Avenue, the park wall runs directly alongside the sidewalk from 59th to 110th Street, so most hotels in that corridor are a 2-to-4-minute walk at most. The Upper West Side requires crossing Central Park West, a wide boulevard, but pedestrian crossings at 72nd, 79th, and 86th Streets are well-marked and take under a minute. If you're staying at a hotel on 59th Street south of the park, the main entrance at Grand Army Plaza puts you inside in under two minutes from most lobbies on that block.
Our Picks
Top Hotels
Hotel Beacon
2130 Broadway, New York
The Mark
25 E 77th Street, New York, New York, 10075, New York
The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, New York
Two East 61st Street at 5th Avenue, New York
The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park
50 Central Park South, New York
Trump International Hotel & Tower New York
1 Central Park W, New York, New York, 10023, New York
FAQs
Common Questions
The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park at 50 Central Park South sits on the park's southern boundary. Guests reach the Grand Army Plaza entrance in under 60 seconds from the lobby door.
Hotel Beacon on Broadway at 75th Street is a 3-star option with in-room kitchenettes, making it a practical choice for families or longer stays. It sits about a 5-minute walk from the 77th Street park entrance on the Upper West Side.
The south side (59th Street corridor) and the Upper East Side (Fifth Avenue) have the highest concentration of well-known hotels within a short walk of the park. The Upper West Side along Central Park West and Broadway offers more mid-range choices. We have a separate page for hotels near Times Square if you want options further south in Midtown.
Two do. The Mark Hotel holds LEED Silver certification, and The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park carries a Green Key certification. The Hotel Beacon building holds an Energy Star rating. The remaining two hotels on the list have specific operational programs but no third-party certification verified as of 2026.
The Columbus Circle station at 59th Street serves the A, C, B, D, and 1 trains and sits within a 4-minute walk of both The Ritz-Carlton Central Park and Trump International. The 6 train at 77th Street is the closest subway to The Mark Hotel. Hotel Beacon is 3 minutes from the 72nd Street station on the 1, 2, and 3 lines.
Four of the five hotels on this list accept pets: The Ritz-Carlton New York Central Park, The Pierre, Trump International Hotel & Tower, and Hotel Beacon. Policies on size limits and fees vary by property, so confirm directly with the hotel before booking.
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