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Group & Student Travel to NYC

It’s easy to coordinate group travel in NYC with these key resources.

Introduction

Welcome to New York City Tourism + Conventions’ dedicated resource hub for group travel. Whether you are working with student groups, senior citizens, affinity groups, retail tours or others, NYC offers incomparable experiences to suit every need and budget. The City offers a dynamic assortment of group-friendly restaurants, hotels and public performance spaces, ensuring your group has access to the best in hospitality and entertainment.

On this page, find curated resources tailored specifically for group travel planning. From dining options and accommodations across the five boroughs to iconic performance venues, our comprehensive guide will help you create a memorable and successful group travel experience to NYC. Explore our listings, connect with our partners and let us help you make your next group trip extraordinary.

GROUP-FRIENDLY DINING IN NYC

Travel planners have specific considerations when selecting dining options, including group menus, expedited service, inclusive pricing and more. NYC has options to meet all of your needs.

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Hells Kitchen

5 Napkin Burger - Hell's Kitchen

5 Napkin Burger serves up hearty and delightful fare, including their signature burger.

    Interior of Bond 45, Times Square, NYC
    Restaurants
    Times Square/Theatre District

    Bond 45

    This enormous, bi-level, Italian-ish venue offers a huge variety of meals and dishes.

    Restaurants
    Midtown West

    Brooklyn Diner - 57th Street

    Brooklyn Diner celebrates American and international dishes found all over Brooklyn.

    Bubba Gump Shrimp
    Restaurants
    Times Square/Theatre District

    Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

    This Times Square seafood super-shack is something of a theme park for fans of Tom Hanks' 1994 film.

      Interior of Carmine's Times Square
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      Times Square/Theatre District

      Carmine's Times Square

      Wonderful Southern Italian food served in abundant portions at this family favorite.

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        Gowanus

        Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Brooklyn

        This cavernous meat haven is known for its gut-busting platters of pork ribs, Texas-style brisket and pulled pork.

          Dinosaur Barbecue
          Restaurants
          Harlem

          Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Harlem

          Healthy portions of pork ribs, Texas-style brisket and pulled pork, along with plenty of cocktails and seasonal brews, are on the menu at this barbecue spot.

            Ellens Stardust Diner waiters singing
            Restaurants
            Times Square/Theatre District

            Ellen's Stardust Diner

            Ellen's Stardust Diner, in the heart of Times Square, is famous across the globe for their singing waitstaff, The Stardusters, who sing all day from open to close.

              Food On Foot Events
              Attractions & Tours
              Manhattan

              Food On Foot

              Food On Foot Events, Tastings & Tours takes visitors to the largest buffet in the world, New York City.

                Modern restaurant interior with a large, illuminated fish-shaped light fixture, cushioned seating, a long bar with stools, and warm ambient lighting. The space features wood accents and a contemporary design.
                Restaurants
                Hells Kitchen

                Fushimi - Times Square

                Fushimi is a buzzing eatery and lounge in Hell's Kitchen near Times Square.

                  Courtesy, Hard Rock Cafe
                  Restaurants
                  Times Square/Theatre District

                  Hard Rock Cafe

                  As continually mobbed as the Beatles at Shea, the Hard Rock Café is an ongoing international phenomenon.

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                    Times Square/Theatre District

                    Havana Central

                    Through its festive ambiance, vibrant décor and mouth-watering food, dining at Havana Central is like taking a mini vacation.

                      John's Pizzeria Times Square
                      Restaurants
                      Times Square/Theatre District

                      John's Pizzeria Times Square

                      The country's largest pizzeria is the perfect budget-friendly location for small and large groups to enjoy New York City's famous thin-crust brick oven pizza.

                        Restaurants
                        Garment District

                        The Joyce Public House

                        The Joyce Public House, in the Garment District at the edge of Hell's Kitchen, pays homage to the Irish writer and poet, James Joyce.

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                          Restaurants
                          Downtown Brooklyn

                          Junior's - Brooklyn

                          This place is synonymous with cheesecake, but the restaurant also does all-day breakfasts and overstuffed deli sandwiches.

                          Courtesy, Junior's Restaurant & Bakery
                          Restaurants
                          Times Square/Theatre District

                          Junior's - 45th Street

                          Think of Junior's and think of cheesecake...and Rueben sandwiches...and all-day breakfast.

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                            Restaurants
                            Harlem

                            Melba’s

                            Restaurateur Melba Wilson says she is "born, bread and buttered" in Harlem.

                              A vibrant restaurant interior featuring tables set with glasses and tableware. The decor includes geometric ceiling designs, warm lighting, and an illuminated wall with greenery. The overall ambiance is modern and lively.
                              Restaurants
                              Times Square/Theatre District

                              Planet Hollywood New York

                              Located in Times Square, this famous eatery shares the bustle and flash of its surroundings.

                                Restaurants
                                Times Square/Theatre District

                                Raising Cane's

                                Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers is a Louisiana-based restaurant specializing in chicken fingers.

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                                  Restaurants
                                  Midtown West

                                  Redeye Grill

                                  This cavernous restaurant captures the richness of NYC with a big, inclusive menu that ranges from miso to matzo ball soup and Cobb salad.

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                                    Restaurants
                                    Union Square

                                    Rosa Mexicano - Union Square

                                    Setting a standard in authentic Mexican cooking since opening its doors, Rosa Mexicano now has three locations throughout NYC.

                                      Interior of Sardi's in Times Square, NYC
                                      Restaurants
                                      Times Square/Theatre District

                                      Sardi's

                                      Going strong since 1927, this Theatre District institution is just right for a pre- or post-Broadway meal or cocktail. The caricatures that line the walls add to the show-business vibe.

                                        Sylvias outdoor sign in Harlem, NYC
                                        Restaurants
                                        Harlem

                                        Sylvia's Restaurant

                                        This world-famous Harlem soul food restaurant has become an NYC mainstay.

                                          Restaurants
                                          Times Square/Theatre District

                                          Yard House

                                          Experience great food, classic rock and the world's largest selection of draft beer—Yard House offers New American-style dishes for lunch, dinner and late night food.

                                            GROUP-FRIENDLY HOTELS IN NYC

                                            NYC hoteliers understand the nuances of working with group business. Find the ideal accommodations for your clients with our selection of top hotels, providing comfort, convenience and exceptional amenities.

                                            Boro Hotel New York, Queens, NYC
                                            Hotels
                                            Long Island City

                                            Boro Hotel New York

                                            Stunning NYC skyline views await at Boro Hotel, Long Island City's choicest address.

                                              king bedroom at Courtyard Long Island City/New York Manhattan View
                                              Hotels
                                              Long Island City

                                              Courtyard Long Island City/New York Manhattan View

                                              A newly built hotel located in the thriving Long Island City section of Queens.

                                                Four Points by Sheraton Midtown Times Square, exterior
                                                Hotels
                                                Garment District

                                                Four Points by Sheraton Midtown Times Square

                                                Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, the Four Points by Sheraton is within minutes of Times Square, Broadway theaters, the Empire State Building and many of New York City's major attractions, and provides easy access to the Fashion District.

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                                                  Hotels
                                                  Downtown Brooklyn

                                                  Hilton Brooklyn

                                                  This modern property in Downtown Brooklyn provides a relaxing getaway but is close to all the City action.

                                                    Hotel Edison, signature suite with terrace
                                                    Hotels
                                                    Times Square/Theatre District

                                                    Hotel Edison

                                                    Hotel Edison is an architectural art deco masterpiece named after famed American inventor Thomas Edison, who turned on the lights at the grand opening of the hotel in 1931.

                                                      Hyatt Union Square, room
                                                      Hotels
                                                      Union Square

                                                      Hyatt Union Square New York

                                                      Hyatt Union Square New York boasts 178 guestrooms and suites, as well as the ventures from One Five Hospitality Group, The Fourth, Singl Lounge and Botequim.

                                                        Hotels
                                                        Chelsea

                                                        Innside by Melia New York NoMad

                                                        Innside by Melia New York NoMad is an urban lifestyle hotel located in New York City’s historic Chelsea neighborhood and close to fashionable NoMad.

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                                                          Hotels
                                                          Garment District

                                                          La Quinta Times Square South

                                                          La Quinta by Wyndham Times Square South is a brand new hotel near Times Square that offers complimentary essentials including Continental breakfast,.

                                                            Executive suite 1 king, at the New York Hilton Midtown hotel, in Manhattan
                                                            Hotels
                                                            Times Square/Theatre District

                                                            New York Hilton Midtown

                                                            This 1,931-room sophisticated international hotel is located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan.

                                                              Marriott Brooklyn Bridge, Interior, Brooklyn, NYC
                                                              Hotels
                                                              Downtown Brooklyn

                                                              New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge

                                                              Treat yourself to an unforgettable stay at New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge.

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                                                                Hotels
                                                                Lower Manhattan

                                                                New York Marriott Downtown

                                                                This Marriott is steps from important City landmarks including the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, World Trade Center and Wall Street.

                                                                  Modern hotel room with a large bed, gray and white bedding, a bench at the foot, a gallery wall of art, a yellow lounge chair by a window with city views, a desk with a lamp and chair, and two bedside lamps.
                                                                  Hotels
                                                                  Murray Hill

                                                                  The Shelburne Sonesta New York

                                                                  The Shelburne Sonesta New York is located in the charming yet vibrant Murray Hill neighborhood on Manhattan's East Side.

                                                                    Starbucks café and library bar, at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel, in Manhattan
                                                                    Hotels
                                                                    Times Square/Theatre District

                                                                    Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

                                                                    The recently renovated Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel is between Central Park and Times Square.

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                                                                      Hotels
                                                                      Flushing

                                                                      Renaissance New York Flushing at Tangram

                                                                      This hotel is located at Tangram, a destination unto itself, with a food hall and beer garden, and plenty of shopping and entertainment.

                                                                        A modern hotel reception area with a wooden desk, computer monitors, and a small sign that reads "Bonvoy." On the left, there is a convenience section with refrigerated drinks and snacks in glass-door coolers
                                                                        Hotels
                                                                        Long Island City

                                                                        Residence Inn by Marriott New York Queens

                                                                        Residence Inn New York Queens is perfect whether you're visiting for a few days or a few weeks.

                                                                          Riu Plaza New York Times Square Hotel
                                                                          Hotels
                                                                          Times Square/Theatre District

                                                                          Riu Plaza New York Times Square Hotel

                                                                          The Riu Plaza New York Times Square is located in the heart of the City, surrounded by emblematic sites such as Central Park, Rockefeller Center, the Empire State Building, Carnegie Hall, Broadway theaters and the luxury stores on Fifth Avenue.

                                                                            Wyndham New Yorker, Queen bed
                                                                            Hotels
                                                                            Midtown West

                                                                            New Yorker by Lotte Hotels

                                                                            This art deco Midtown hotel has 1,025 rooms and suites and 25,000 square feet of meeting and event space.

                                                                              A modern hotel room with large windows offers a night view of a city skyline with tall buildings and lights. The room features a neatly made bed with white linens and a reading lamp.
                                                                              Hotels
                                                                              Hells Kitchen

                                                                              Yotel New York at Times Square West

                                                                              Yotel New York, located just west of Times Square, offers a first-class hotel experience at affordable prices in Midtown Manhattan.

                                                                                NEW YORK CITY PERFORMANCE SPACES

                                                                                These NYC venues offer performance space for music, dance and choir groups.

                                                                                People at one of the galleries at the American Museum of Natural History
                                                                                Museums & Galleries
                                                                                Upper West Side

                                                                                American Museum of Natural History

                                                                                This Upper West Side museum explores human cultures, the natural world and the universe beyond.

                                                                                  Exterior of Barclays Center
                                                                                  Sports
                                                                                  Prospect Heights

                                                                                  Barclays Center

                                                                                  Brooklyn’s premier indoor arena hosts some of the City’s biggest sporting events and concerts.

                                                                                    Coney Island, boardwalkk
                                                                                    Attractions & Tours
                                                                                    Coney Island

                                                                                    Coney Island

                                                                                    Brooklyn's beachside attraction holds the Cyclone roller coaster, the Wonder Wheel, the New York Aquarium, the original Nathan’s Famous and a boardwalk.

                                                                                    Inside the Empire State Building in Manhattan, NYC
                                                                                    Attractions & Tours
                                                                                    Herald Square

                                                                                    Empire State Building

                                                                                    It's no exaggeration to call the Empire State Building one of the world’s most famous skyscrapers.

                                                                                      Museums & Galleries
                                                                                      Hells Kitchen

                                                                                      Intrepid Museum

                                                                                      A former aircraft carrier docked in the Hudson holds dozens of aircraft plus a submarine.

                                                                                        Exterior of stairs and fountain at Lincoln Center in the UWS
                                                                                        Attractions & Tours
                                                                                        Upper West Side

                                                                                        Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

                                                                                        Lincoln Center, a cornerstones of New York City's culture, is a campus of 11 organizations focused on music, dance and theater.

                                                                                          Exterior of Madison Square Garden
                                                                                          Attractions & Tours
                                                                                          Midtown West

                                                                                          Madison Square Garden

                                                                                          The world's most famous arena is home to basketball's New York Knicks, hockey's New York Rangers and large-scale events and concerts.

                                                                                            Museums & Galleries
                                                                                            East Harlem

                                                                                            Museum of the City of New York

                                                                                            The Museum of the City of New York captures the spell the City casts to a T.

                                                                                              Aerial view of a city skyline at dusk, with skyscrapers illuminated and a mix of deep blue and orange hues in the sky. The water surrounding the city reflects the lights and colors, creating a serene and vibrant urban scene.
                                                                                              Attractions & Tours
                                                                                              Lower Manhattan

                                                                                              One World Observatory

                                                                                              Explore three levels filled with innovation and inspiration.

                                                                                                A singer in a yellow dress performs on a brightly lit stage with musicians and backup singers, while a large audience watches from a darkened theater.
                                                                                                Broadway & Performing Arts
                                                                                                Lower Manhattan

                                                                                                Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC)

                                                                                                The Perelman Center is a performing arts hub in Lower Manhattan.

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                                                                                                  Attractions & Tours
                                                                                                  Midtown East

                                                                                                  St. Patrick's Cathedral

                                                                                                  The largest Gothic Catholic cathedral in the US welcomes more than 5 million visitors each year; services are held daily, all are welcome and a self-guided audio tour app is available.

                                                                                                  Aerial view of a riverside baseball stadium surrounded by urban buildings. The field is filled with spectators. A pier extends into the water, and the sun casts a warm glow over the scene.
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                                                                                                  St. George

                                                                                                  SIUH Community Park

                                                                                                  The ballpark is the home of the Staten Island FerryHawks, a member of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, and hosts private events.

                                                                                                    Staten Island FerryHawks
                                                                                                    Sports
                                                                                                    St. George

                                                                                                    Staten Island FerryHawks

                                                                                                    The FerryHawks are Staten Island’s professional baseball team, and one of the best values for a sporting event in NYC.

                                                                                                      ADDITIONAL GROUP TRAVEL RESOURCES

                                                                                                      Access essential resources with our curated content, including a detailed NYC map highlighting key points of interest and comprehensive transportation information.

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                                                                                                      Official NYC Visitor Map

                                                                                                      Download your free map of the five boroughs, featuring major attractions across New York City.

                                                                                                      NYC Tourism Group Travel Factsheet
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                                                                                                      Group Travel Factsheet

                                                                                                      See our shortlist of helpful links and other resources to assist in planning group travel to NYC.

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                                                                                                      Transportation

                                                                                                      Use the City's network of subways, buses and taxis to take you wherever you need to go.

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