Penn Station sits at 34th Street and 8th Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, connecting Amtrak, NJ Transit, and the Long Island Rail Road under one roof. Every hotel on this list sits within a 10-minute taxi ride or 20-minute subway trip from the station. Rankings favor taxi time first, then shuttle availability, then transit speed.
Why Penn Station is the transfer point that shapes your hotel choice
Unlike JFK or Newark, Penn Station puts you in the middle of Midtown Manhattan the moment you step off the train. You can walk to several hotels in under 10 minutes, and a taxi rarely costs more than $15 for any property on this list. The tradeoff is that Midtown hotel rates run high, so travelers who want to save money may prefer a property one or two subway stops away rather than one that is directly across the street.
Hotels near Penn Station at a glance
| Hotel | Stars | Taxi to Penn Station | Shuttle | Nearest subway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The New Yorker, A Wyndham Hotel | 3 | 3 min | No | 34 St–Penn Station (A/C/E) |
| Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Penn Station | 3 | 4 min | No | 34 St–Penn Station (A/C/E) |
| Hotel Pennsylvania | 3 | 3 min | No | 34 St–Penn Station (A/C/E) |
| Kimpton Hotel Eventi | 4 | 5 min | No | 28 St (1/2/3) |
| The High Line Hotel | 4 | 7 min | No | 23 St (C/E) |
Luggage tips for Penn Station arrivals
- Amtrak and NJ Transit both have baggage storage at Penn Station if you arrive before check-in time — rates run around $7 per bag per day.
- The 8th Avenue exit puts you closest to most hotels on this list; the 7th Avenue exit adds 2–3 minutes of walking.
- Taxis queue on 31st Street between 7th and 8th Avenues — skip the ride-share surge pricing during peak arrival windows (7–9 AM and 5–7 PM).
- The A, C, and E trains stop directly under Penn Station and connect to Chelsea and the West Village without a street-level transfer.
Hotels near Penn Station: what each price point gets you
Budget travelers get the most from The New Yorker and Hotel Pennsylvania, both of which sit within a 3-minute taxi ride and offer straightforward rooms without the full-service overhead. Mid-range travelers who want a gym, a restaurant, and reliable Wi-Fi will find the Courtyard by Marriott and Kimpton Hotel Eventi worth the modest price jump. The High Line Hotel in Chelsea trades a little transit convenience for a lot of character — it occupies a 19th-century Gothic building on the High Line park, and the 7-minute taxi ride is a reasonable trade for guests who prefer that neighborhood.
Our Picks
Top Hotels
Courtyard By Marriott Jersey City Newport
540 Washington Boulevard, Jersey City
Kimpton Hotel Eventi by IHG
851 Avenue of the Americas, New York
The High Line Hotel
180 Tenth Avenue, New York, New York, 10011, New York
The New York EDITION
5 Madison Avenue, New York
FAQs
Common Questions
The New Yorker, A Wyndham Hotel at 481 8th Avenue is the closest, sitting about a 2-minute walk from the Penn Station entrance on 8th Avenue. Hotel Pennsylvania at 401 7th Avenue is a close second at roughly 3 minutes from the 7th Avenue exit.
None of the five hotels on this list offer a dedicated shuttle to Penn Station. The good news is that most of them sit close enough to walk, and a taxi from any of them costs under $15 during off-peak hours.
The A, C, and E trains stop directly under Penn Station on 8th Avenue. The 1, 2, and 3 trains stop at 34th Street on 7th Avenue, one block east. For hotels in Chelsea like Kimpton Hotel Eventi and The High Line Hotel, the 1 train from 28th Street and the C/E from 23rd Street both connect to Penn Station in one stop.
Yes. Amtrak operates a checked baggage and storage service inside Penn Station, and third-party luggage storage providers operate nearby on 31st and 33rd Streets. Rates typically run $6 to $10 per bag per day depending on the provider.
Kimpton Hotel Eventi at 851 6th Avenue offers meeting rooms, a restaurant, and a rooftop bar, which makes it the strongest option for business travelers who need more than a basic room. The Courtyard by Marriott on West 33rd Street is a practical alternative for Marriott Bonvoy members who want to earn points on a shorter stay.
A taxi from Penn Station to Kimpton Hotel Eventi takes about 5 minutes. The High Line Hotel in Chelsea runs closer to 7 minutes. Both estimates assume normal Midtown traffic; during rush hour (4 to 7 PM on weekdays), the subway is faster for both properties.
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