New York’s 8 most popular neighborhoods

Not all districts are created equal. Even somewhere as prestigious as New York City. So if you need to know that best neighborhoods, NYC Then calm down with a hot cup of coffee and let’s get started.

A lot of what is considered “best” depends on personal preferences. The area has to match your personality, what you are looking for in the locals, and even the type of food you prefer. Distance from your workplace or if you are a freelancer, distance from good coffee and great work space is high on the list.

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Flatiron District

The Flatiron district probably takes the crown for foodies here. Why is it called Flatiron? Well, there is a landmark that has a strange shape. This district has everything a person looking for a mix of foods could want. There are restaurants with a Michelin star, fast food restaurants and exquisite pasta. Here are a few suggestions to get your taste buds going:

• almond
• Cosme
• According to
• ABC kitchen
• Shake shack
• Eataly

If you are visiting for a couple of days arrive hungry if you plan to move here.

Chelsea

Art lovers unite. It doesn’t often happen that so much creativity is located in such a small (relatively) space. Clubs, lots of bookstores, more art than you can imagine, lots of nonprofits, and one of the LGBTQ party rooms you will find. If you are looking for creative work or inspiration this is the place for you.

Check out places:

• 1 oak
• Chelsea market
• Chelsea Piers
• The Woodstock
• Cooking shop

The Lower East Side

Aside from being a hotbed of instagrammable boutiques, restaurants, streets, and art; it has a lot of history. Lots, lots Immigrants settled here in the late 19th century. What does that mean? Well, it means there is a very specific mood here. It’s packed with beautiful buildings, amazing delicatessen shops, and loads of traditional foods.

Check out:

• Golden unicorn
• Tenement Museum
• Clinton Street Baking Company
• Katz’s Deli

Move here for the story.

Midtown

If you are looking for exactly what you see in the movies, hustle and bustle, you can find it here. Mainly its office buildings and of course Times Square, but there is also the stunning New York Public Library. Not to mention the MOMA.

Where:

• Bryant Park
• Grand Central Terminal
• Carmines Italian restaurant
• Refinery roof

Live here if you love the heart of a place.

Hell kitchen

No, not the restaurant. It sounds like it’s going to be a wild ride of things you might not want to experience, but don’t let the name fool you. It’s full of the trendiest restaurants and bars that may be hell to get a reservation (book early). It has a thriving nightlife, arts scene and is a well known destination for gay nightlife. One for young creatives and lovers of life.

Check out:

• Madame Tussauds
• Times square (obviously)
• Intrepid maritime, air and space museum
• The Hudson River

Call Hell’s Kitchen at home if trend is your goal.

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The Upper West Side

Have you even seen a rich teen drama when people aren’t from the Upper West Side? The Lincoln Center, the American Museum of Natural History and more. This is where the rich, theatrical and intellectuals raise their old children. It has a relaxed and luxurious atmosphere and you can find fantastic coffee and fresh morning scones. Great if you have a lot of money and love an elite dining experience.

Where:

• Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir
• Naruto ramen
• Paris baguette
• Birch coffee
• Mila Cafe

If you want to live here, you have deep pockets, great knowledge and love the luxurious life.

Greenwich Village

Majestic trees cast shadows over this romantic boho area. It wasn’t the cheapest area, it once belonged to writers and artists – they’ve long since moved on, but their creative exploits are in the air. Jazz clubs, comedy clubs, indie cinemas and theaters provide a diverse mix of people in Greenwich Village.

What to go:

• ABC kitchen
• Squeezed juice
• Bread bakery
• Nutella Cafe
• Quad cinema

Expensive but with good reason. Move here for the perfect mix of calm and cool.

Little Italy

The best from both worlds. A huge bowl of pasta in NYC. Espresso, spaghetti meatballs, ice cream, cannoli … you name it, you can find it. It is rich in culture and history that can be seen in the people and the surrounding area. If you love a big celebration then you will enjoy the infamous 11 day street fair called the Feast of San Gennaro.

Where:

• Two-handed cafe
• Lombardi’s pizza
• Aunt Jakes
• Cha Cha Matcha

Make here if pasta is life to you and you love being anchored in real culture.

Every neighborhood in New York has its own character. One day you might want to live like a king or queen, the next you can load a delicious pasta with carbohydrates – the choice is yours. ButChoose your home district carefully.