New Years Eve in New York City

NYE in NYC

New Years 2022 already has come and gone so quickly but that doesn't mean that it's too early to plan for 2023! For all of us in America, there's only one place where a giant, 6-ton ball drops to signal the beginning of the new year and that's New York City! Let’s dive into a few facts about NYE celebrations in the city that never sleeps.

New Year's Eve in New York City, Times Square, is a major holiday where people from all over the country and world come to experience. With a seemingly unlimited list of parties, events, and experiences to attend from December 31st to January 2nd, there are many ways that one might decide to celebrate New Year's in style. However, this might be one of the most expensive 3-day weekends you’ve experienced. If you went all out and really made the New Year's weekend worth it, here are some breakdowns of costs you likely encountered in one of the most expensive cities in the nation.

Booking and staying in a hotel:

• A hotel in Times Square or just outside of it costs anywhere between $500 to over $1000 per night for a single king or 2 queen bedroom.
• On average, one can expect to pay around $725 per night, for a room. 
• Rooms with a view of the ball drop cost a premium price and well over $1000 a night, and if you're really looking to go all-out, upwards of $6000-$10,000 a night for a penthouse suite.
• The major hotels in Times Square are going to be mostly filled booked or very close to capacity and you likely dealt with many people, no matter where you choose to stay.
• Celebrations and quite a bit of noise are to be expected with no lack of socializing.

NYE Parties:

• There are an endless amount of parties to attend on NYE so it's important to do a little research before you go out on the town. Take a look at the website Balldrop for a brief list of events, parties, bars, and clubs 
• If you're looking to attend the most popular and legendary parties in the city, make sure your bank account is ready for some large withdrawals. Below is a list of a few of the best places to celebrate the 2023 NYE night.
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  BAR 54 AT HYATT CENTRIC TIMES SQUARE - Starting at $1599 for a General Admission Ticket *(2021 cost and experiences)*
• Watch the Ball Drop Live
• The Tallest Rooftop Lounge in NYC
• Extensive Views that Stretch Across Manhattan
• Premium 5 Hour Open Bar
• 3 Hours of Passed Appetizers
• Black Tie Attire Optional
• MARRIOTT MARQUIS TIME SQUARE - Starting at $1000 for a General Admission Ticket *(2021 cost and experiences)*
• VIP Party atop the 8th Floor of the Marriott Marquis Times Square
• LIVE DJ
• 5 Hour Premium Open Bar with Buffet, Dessert Stations, and Late Night Snacks
• Available options to watch the LIVE Ball Drop
• Formal Attire / Black Tie Optional
• AMC 42nd STREET TIMES SQUARE - Starting at $749 for a General Admission Ticket *(2021 cost and experiences)*
• Best View of Ball Drop Live Available (Specific Tickets)
• Premium Open Bar
• Live DJ Spinning Top 40
• Festive NYE party favors
• Champagne Toast at Midnight
• Live NYE 2022 Countdown
• Movies Playing All Night Long

Don't forget that you'll be traveling in a city where food can get very expensive as well and public transportation will be at a premium and very busy. With basic expenses of the hotel, food, transportation, tickets to events, and a flight, you should be prepared to spend anywhere between $2500 to $5000 for 3-days and 2-nights of the most amazing New Year's Eve experience of your life!!!