Five hotels within 1 mile of the UN Headquarters in Midtown East, ranked by walking distance. The list covers luxury and mid-range options, all bookable through standard travel platforms.
Why location matters when staying near the UN
The United Nations Headquarters sits at First Avenue and 46th Street, in a part of Midtown East that feels quieter than the blocks around Grand Central or Times Square. Staying close means you can walk to the UN complex in under 15 minutes from any hotel on this list, and you get easy access to the 4/5/6 subway lines at Grand Central for trips elsewhere in the city. Tudor City, the residential enclave directly west of the UN, adds a neighborhood feel that most of Midtown lacks. Murray Hill, a few blocks south, gives you a wider range of restaurants and bars at lower price points than the immediate UN area.
Hotels near United Nations Headquarters at a glance
| Hotel | Stars | Walk to UN | Nearest subway | Sustainability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza | 4 | 2 min (0.1 mi) | Grand Central (4/5/6/7/S) – 10 min | None verified |
| The Westin New York Grand Central | 4 | 10 min (0.5 mi) | Grand Central (4/5/6/7/S) – 2 min | Marriott Serve 360 program |
| Hyatt Regency New York | 4 | 12 min (0.6 mi) | Grand Central (4/5/6/7/S) – 4 min | World of Hyatt sustainability commitments |
| The Kitano New York | 4 | 14 min (0.7 mi) | Grand Central (4/5/6/7/S) – 3 min | None verified |
| Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Midtown East | 3 | 16 min (0.8 mi) | 33rd St (6) – 3 min | Marriott Serve 360 program |
Tips for booking near the UN
- If you have meetings at the UN complex, the Millennium Hilton One UN Plaza is the only hotel with a direct pedestrian connection to the UN campus — a 2-minute walk from the lobby.
- Grand Central Terminal is the main transit hub for this area. Hotels within a 5-minute walk of Grand Central give you access to the 4, 5, 6, 7, and S lines plus Metro-North trains to the suburbs.
- Rates in this corridor spike during the UN General Assembly in September. Book at least 6 weeks ahead if your travel falls in that window.
- Tudor City and Murray Hill are the two neighborhoods you will spend the most time in. Tudor City is quieter and more residential; Murray Hill has more dining options at lower price points.
Hotels near United Nations Headquarters: neighborhood breakdown
The blocks immediately surrounding the UN sit in a pocket of Midtown East that most tourists skip. First Avenue between 42nd and 48th Streets is lined with diplomatic missions and international offices, which keeps the street traffic calmer than the avenues further west. Tudor City, a private residential complex built in the 1920s, sits on a raised platform above 42nd Street and offers a surprisingly quiet base for a Midtown stay. Murray Hill, which runs roughly from 34th to 40th Streets between Lexington and Third Avenues, is where you find more affordable hotels and a denser restaurant scene. All five hotels on this list fall within these three micro-neighborhoods.
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FAQs
Common Questions
The Millennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza is the closest hotel to the UN, sitting inside the One United Nations Plaza building complex on First Avenue. Guests can walk to the UN Visitor Entrance in about 2 minutes.
Most hotels on this list sit in Midtown East, which runs along 42nd to 59th Streets between Lexington Avenue and the East River. The Kitano New York is in Murray Hill, a quieter residential stretch just south of Grand Central. Both neighborhoods give you walkable access to the UN.
The Millennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza occupies the upper floors of One United Nations Plaza, which is part of the UN campus. It is the only hotel with a direct physical connection to the UN grounds.
The UN General Assembly runs through September each year, and hotel rates in Midtown East spike during that period. Book at least 6 weeks in advance if your travel falls in September, and check cancellation policies carefully since rates can shift.
Grand Central Terminal at 42nd Street and Park Avenue is the main hub, served by the 4, 5, 6, 7, and S lines. From Grand Central, the UN is about a 10-minute walk east along 42nd Street to First Avenue, then north to 46th Street. The 51st Street station on the 6 line is also useful for hotels further north on Third Avenue.
The Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Midtown East on Third Avenue is the mid-range option on this list, rated three stars and 0.8 miles from the UN. It covers the basics well and sits on a direct walking route to the UN complex.
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