New York.
Flight from TLV
12h 1m
Best season
אפר–דצמ
Avg temp
17°
Currency
$ USD · 1=₪3.04
Time zone
7- שעות מול ת״א בדרך כלל
Language
אנגלית
Plug
A / B · 120V
Visa
ישראלים בעלי דרכון ביומטרי זקוקים בדרך כלל לאישור ESTA מראש לביקור קצר; אחרים עשויים להזדקק לוויזה
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Overview
🇺🇸New York
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New York delivers a city break with unmatched intensity, from Manhattan’s skyline and Times Square lights to long walks through Central Park. Israeli travelers come for shopping on Fifth Avenue, in SoHo and at Woodbury Common, a Broadway show, and skyline views from SUMMIT One Vanderbilt or Edge. Chelsea Market and the High Line, Brooklyn Bridge and Williamsburg can each fill a very different day. A large Jewish community, Chabad centers and an exceptional range of kosher restaurants also make the city convenient for couples, families and observant travelers.
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Where to stay
Where to stay in New York
Each area and who it suits best.
Midtown Manhattan
The easiest base for travelers who want Times Square, Broadway, Fifth Avenue and Bryant Park within walking distance. Hotels such as M Social Times Square and Hilton Garden Inn Times Square Central are popular for their location, but the area around 42nd Street and Broadway is noisy, crowded and expensive at almost every hour.
Upper West Side
A pleasant neighborhood between Central Park and Riverside Park, with the American Museum of Natural History, synagogues and kosher food along Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue. Hotel Belleclaire is a well-known base, and the streets are much calmer than Times Square, though trips downtown and into Brooklyn take longer.
SoHo and Nolita
The cast-iron buildings of Greene and Spring Streets are surrounded by stores such as Aritzia, Nike, Zara and luxury boutiques, with Nolita and the West Village within walking distance. The Dominick and Crosby Street Hotel deliver a polished stay, but rates are high, bargains are rare and weekend sidewalks become packed.
Lower East Side and East Village
Orchard Street, Ludlow Street and St. Marks Place are packed with bars, music venues, vintage shops and energy that lasts late into the night. The Ludlow Hotel sits in the heart of the action near the Tenement Museum, but street noise, small rooms and fewer direct subway lines are part of the deal.
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Bedford Avenue, Domino Park and weekend Smorgasburg combine cafés, rooftop bars and Manhattan views across the East River. Wythe Hotel and The William Vale are standout choices, but the neighborhood is no longer cheap and the L train can be crowded or disrupted by weekend maintenance.
Long Island City, Queens
Around Queens Plaza and Court Square, modern hotels come with quick Midtown access on the E, M, 7, N and W lines, while Gantry Plaza State Park offers one of the best Manhattan sunset views. Hyatt Place Long Island City is a practical base, but the district feels corporate and some streets become quiet after business hours.
Year-round weather
Year-round weather in New York
Temperature averages
Real climate dataינו
5°
-2°
Cool
פבר
7°
-2°
Cool
מרץ
12°
2°
Cool
אפר
17°
7°
Recommended
מאי
22°
12°
Excellent
יונ
28°
17°
Excellent
יול
31°
21°
Excellent
אוג
28°
19°
Excellent
ספט
25°
16°
Excellent
אוק
20°
10°
Recommended
נוב
12°
4°
Cool
דצמ
6°
-2°
Cool
Most pleasant weather: מאי · יונ · יול · אוג · ספט
Peak season for Israelis (when everyone goes): אפר · מאי · יונ · ספט · אוק · דצמ. Israelis visit year-round, with notable peaks during Passover and the July-August school holiday despite the hot, humid summer. May, June, September and October offer better walking weather, while December is popular for holiday decorations, ice skating and the winter atmosphere.
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Suggested plan
A perfect New York itinerary
Day by day, so you can picture the whole trip.
- 1
Day 1
Midtown, Fifth Avenue and Broadway
Start at Bryant Park and the New York Public Library before 9:00, then continue to Grand Central, St. Patrick's Cathedral and the Fifth Avenue window displays. Visit Top of the Rock in the late afternoon, as its view includes both the Empire State Building and Central Park. Have a kosher meal at Mr. Broadway or Abaita, then finish with a Broadway musical, using the Times Square TKTS booth for discounted tickets if your plans are flexible.
- 2
Day 2
Downtown, the Statue of Liberty and Brooklyn Bridge
Prebook an early ferry from Battery Park to Liberty Island and Ellis Island, ideally departing before 9:00 to reduce waiting. Return to Wall Street, the Charging Bull and the 9/11 Memorial, allowing about two hours if entering the museum. Near sunset, walk across Brooklyn Bridge from Manhattan, take the classic Washington Street photograph in DUMBO and finish along Brooklyn Bridge Park facing the skyline.
- 3
Day 3
Central Park and museums
Enter Central Park at Columbus Circle and continue through Bethesda Terrace, Bow Bridge and The Mall; families can add the zoo or rent bicycles while staying on designated cycling routes. Choose one major museum, either the Metropolitan Museum of Art or the American Museum of Natural History, because attempting both in one day is exhausting. Eat at Modern Bread and Bag or Noi Due on the Upper West Side, then spend the evening around Lincoln Center and Riverside Park.
- 4
Day 4
Chelsea, the High Line and SoHo
Begin at Hudson Yards and view The Vessel from outside, then walk south along the High Line before the path becomes crowded. Stop at Chelsea Market, continue to the West Village's stone-lined streets and Washington Square Park, and have a kosher lunch at Abaita or Miznon Kosher depending on your route. Spend the afternoon shopping along Broadway, Prince and Greene Streets in SoHo, then catch sunset at Little Island or Pier 57.
- 5
Day 5
Brooklyn Like a Local
Travel to Williamsburg in the morning, stroll along Bedford Avenue, stop at Domino Park and visit Smorgasburg if it is operating that weekend, independently checking certification at each stall. Continue to Prospect Park and Brooklyn Botanic Garden, or Prospect Park Zoo with children. For a Jewish perspective, visit the area around 770 Eastern Parkway and Crown Heights' kosher shops; in the evening, return via NYC Ferry from North Williamsburg for illuminated skyline views.
- 6
Day 6
Shopping or a Different Side of New York
Shopping enthusiasts should leave early by dedicated bus or rental car for Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, around one to one and a half hours from Manhattan, for brands such as Nike, Levi's, Coach and Tory Burch; check promotions and baggage allowance beforehand. Those staying in the city can take the free Staten Island Ferry for Statue of Liberty views, then visit The Oculus and the stores of SoHo or Macy's at Herald Square. End the trip at sunset at either Edge or SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, choosing just one and reserving a timed entry in advance.
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Round-trip flight from TLV
₪2,300-4,800 (holidays: ₪6,000+)
4-5 night package
₪5,000-9,500 per person
Mid-range hotel nightly
₪850-1,650 (per room)
Five-star hotel nightly
₪2,000-4,500 (per room)
Restaurant meal
₪100-220 per person
Local beer
₪28-45
Coffee
₪15-25
Short taxi ride
₪45-100
Rental car per day
₪250-500 (before parking)
Broadway ticket
₪250-750
Daily budget per person
₪650-1,200 (with lodging)
Family, five nights
₪24,000-40,000 (for four)
Good to know
Good to know before New York
Getting around
From the airport
From JFK, the best-value route is the AirTrain to Jamaica followed by the LIRR to Penn Station or Grand Central, taking about 40-60 minutes and usually costing ₪55-80 per person; the cheaper alternative is the AirTrain plus the E subway, around 60-90 minutes and roughly ₪45-55. A yellow taxi from JFK to Manhattan uses a flat fare, but tolls, surcharges and tip usually bring the total to ₪300-390, with a 45-90 minute journey; Uber or Lyft typically costs ₪250-500 depending on demand. From Newark, AirTrain and NJ Transit to Penn Station take about 40-60 minutes and cost around ₪60-75, while a taxi or app ride to Manhattan is generally ₪300-500; from LaGuardia, the Q70 bus connecting to the subway is cheapest, while a taxi or app ride to Midtown is about ₪140-280 and takes 25-60 minutes. Shared shuttles from all three airports usually cost ₪100-180 per person, but multiple hotel pickups and drop-offs can greatly extend the ride.
Need a car?
You do not need a car within New York, and even families are better served by the subway, buses and taxis. Manhattan parking can cost ₪180-320 per day, tolls and congestion add expense, and hotel parking may cost more than a nearby garage. Rent only for the day you leave the city, such as for Woodbury Common, the Hamptons or the Hudson Valley, rather than for the whole trip.
Tips
Pay on subways and buses through OMNY by tapping the same credit card or phone each time, allowing the system to apply its weekly fare cap automatically; each passenger needs a separate payment method to benefit from the cap. Download Citymapper alongside Google Maps, and check service changes before late-night and weekend journeys. Yellow cabs accept cards, and during peak periods compare them with Uber and Lyft; for a scenic, inexpensive trip between Brooklyn and Manhattan, use NYC Ferry instead of a taxi.
Kosher & Jewish
Chabad / community
Chabad of Midtown operates on 46th Street in the Diamond District, within walking distance of Times Square, offering services, classes and, at selected times, advance-registration Shabbat meals. The Upper West Side has a broad Jewish community, synagogues such as West Side Institutional Synagogue on 76th Street and many kosher shops; in Brooklyn, visitors can reach 770 Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights, Chabad's world headquarters. Check service times, security procedures and meal registration in advance, especially around Jewish holidays.
Kosher food
In Midtown, Israeli travelers commonly choose Abaita on 39th Street for dairy Italian food, Mr. Broadway on 38th Street for a broad meat menu, and Miznon Kosher near Times Square for quick Israeli dishes; confirm that the certification suits your standards when booking. On the Upper West Side, options include Noi Due and Modern Bread and Bag, while Williamsburg and Crown Heights offer another major concentration of kosher restaurants and bakeries. For groceries, larger Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and Morton Williams branches stock many OU- and OK-marked products, and travelers often order to the room via Instacart or buy breakfast and Shabbat supplies at Zabar's, checking certification item by item.
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Visa & documents
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What you need before you fly
- ישראלים בעלי דרכון ביומטרי זקוקים בדרך כלל לאישור ESTA מראש לביקור קצר; אחרים עשויים להזדקק לוויזה
- Passport valid 6 months
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Local tips
Good to know about New York
- 💳Almost everything in New York can be paid by card, but always choose to be charged in US dollars rather than shekels and remember that the city's 8.875% sales tax is added to the displayed price.
- 🚇On the subway, always tap the same card or digital wallet at OMNY gates, otherwise the system will not combine your rides toward the weekly fare cap.
- 🏨Israeli families are especially comfortable on the Upper West Side near the 1, 2 and 3 lines, couples will enjoy SoHo or Tribeca, and younger travelers seeking bars should stay on the Lower East Side rather than inside Times Square.
- 🎟️Book SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, the Statue of Liberty and popular Broadway shows in advance, and choose a SUMMIT entry about 45 minutes before sunset to experience both daylight and the illuminated city.
- 🗽Access to the Statue of Liberty crown must be booked through the official site months ahead, while travelers who only want a free view can take the Staten Island Ferry and sit on the right when departing Manhattan.
- 🍸Reserve rooftop bars such as Overstory or Westlight in advance and carry your physical passport, as many venues will not accept an Israeli driving licence as valid proof of age.
- 💵At full-service restaurants, leave an 18% to 22% tip on the pre-tax amount, while yellow cabs and Uber rides generally call for about 15% to 20%.
- ✡️For a good kosher meal, save Abaita for dairy in Midtown or Reserve Cut for meat in FiDi, and for Shabbat check meal and hospitality arrangements in advance with Chabad Midtown or the Upper East Side.
- 🛡️Late at night, choose a subway car with other passengers and never enter a completely empty one, as New Yorkers usually have a very practical reason for avoiding it.
- 📱Install a US eSIM before leaving Israel and save screenshots of your hotel address and directions from JFK, as mobile data can still be inconsistent in subway stations and tunnels.
- 🧥In summer, pack breathable shoes and a light layer for aggressive air conditioning; in winter, a windproof coat, gloves and water-resistant shoes matter more than fashionable outerwear on Manhattan's long avenues.
מאיה רוזן
Senior agent · Greece for 12 years
"For me, New York is the city where even a carefully planned day still manages to surprise you. In the morning you are eating a warm bagel at Modern Bread and Bagel, in the afternoon you are taking in Manhattan from the Brooklyn Heights Promenade, and at night the lights of Broadway make the jet lag disappear. Israelis fall for the pace, the directness and the feeling that every neighborhood is its own world. Even after ten visits, I can still find a new West Village street or a viewpoint I have never seen at golden hour."
Loves
My local secret is taking the NYC Ferry from East 34th Street to Hunters Point South, then walking through Gantry Plaza State Park with the Manhattan skyline directly across the river. Go on a weekday about 30 minutes before sunset, when the piers are calm and the towers begin lighting up one by one.
Skip
I would not waste an entire evening at a chain restaurant or souvenir shop in Times Square, where you pay more for the least interesting version of New York. Come for the lights and the photo, stay for 20 minutes, then continue to Broadway or Hell's Kitchen.
Boutique pick
I begin at 8:00 a.m. with a kosher breakfast at Modern Bread and Bagel on the Upper West Side, continue through Bethesda Terrace in Central Park, and enter MoMA at 11:00 with a timed ticket. In the afternoon, we head down to the West Village, walk north along the High Line and pause near Little Island for sunset. At 5:30 p.m. we have an early kosher dinner at Abaita, and by 7:00 we are seated for a Broadway musical.
Client stories
What returning travelers say about New York
"We walked the High Line during golden hour and finished with an elegant kosher dinner at Reserve Cut. New York felt like one long, stylish date filled with energy."
Noa and Ido, Tel Aviv
Couple · 7 nights · October
"The kids could not stop talking about the dinosaurs at the American Museum of Natural History, and at SUMMIT One Vanderbilt all of us were glued to the windows. New York with children was far easier and more exciting than we expected."
Michal and Uri, Modi'in
Family with children · 8 nights · August
"We watched the Knicks at Madison Square Garden and then headed to a party at Le Bain with the entire skyline in front of us. New York gave us a full week of adrenaline without a single wasted evening."
Roi, Daniel and Tomer, Haifa
Friends · 6 nights · March
"We spent a peaceful morning among the art and gardens of The Met Cloisters, then enjoyed an unforgettable evening at Hamilton on Broadway. New York was intense, but thoughtful planning gave us plenty of calm moments too."
Rachel and Yossi, Jerusalem
Older couple · 7 nights · May
FAQ
Common questions about New York
Do Israelis need a visa for New York?
Israeli citizens with a biometric passport can generally enter New York with an ESTA for up to 90 days, and should apply through the official website at least 72 hours before departure. Travelers with a previous US visa or entry refusal, or those who do not meet the program’s conditions, should check whether a standard visa is required.
Are there direct flights from Tel Aviv to New York, and how long is the flight?
Nonstop flights operate from Tel Aviv to New York, mainly to JFK and sometimes Newark, although US airline schedules can change and EL AL is usually the most consistent option. The outbound flight takes roughly 11.5 to 12.5 hours, while the return is generally shorter at around 10 to 11 hours.
When is the best time to visit New York, and when is peak season?
The most pleasant times in New York are May to mid-June and September through October, with excellent walking weather for Central Park, SoHo and Brooklyn. Demand and prices peak during the Israeli summer holiday and from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve, especially Christmas week.
How many days do you need in New York?
For a first visit to New York, allow 6 to 8 nights to cover Midtown, Central Park, Downtown and Brooklyn without racing through each day. Four nights are enough for the major landmarks, but leave little time for neighborhoods, shopping and relaxed evenings.
What is the easiest way to get around New York?
The subway is the fastest and best-value way to get around New York, with contactless payment by card or phone at OMNY readers. Walk shorter distances, and use a yellow cab, Uber or Lyft at night or when traveling with luggage.
How much does a couple’s trip to New York cost?
A 6-night New York trip for two usually costs about ₪16,000 to ₪30,000 including flights from Tel Aviv, a good Manhattan hotel, food, transportation and several attractions, before serious shopping. Hotels, Broadway shows and observation decks such as SUMMIT One Vanderbilt push the budget higher, particularly in summer and December.
Is New York safe for Israeli visitors?
Tourist areas of New York such as Midtown, the Upper West Side, SoHo and DUMBO are busy and generally safe, but visitors should protect phones and wallets and avoid empty subway cars late at night. Israelis displaying visible Jewish symbols should monitor local alerts and stay away from protests or confrontations.
What are the must-do attractions in New York?
On a first New York visit, do not miss Central Park, Times Square after dark, the Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO, the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, and at least one observation deck, preferably SUMMIT One Vanderbilt or Top of the Rock. Add a Broadway musical, a walk along the High Line and a cruise past the Statue of Liberty.
Where should you go out at night in New York, and are there casinos?
For New York nightlife, Israelis gravitate toward the Lower East Side bars, rooftops such as Le Bain and 230 Fifth, and Brooklyn venues like Elsewhere. Manhattan has no Las Vegas-style casino; the nearest options are Resorts World New York City in Queens, focused mainly on electronic gaming, and Empire City Casino in Yonkers.
Is kosher food and Chabad available in New York, and who is the city best for, what should you pack, or combine it with?
New York suits couples, families and groups of friends, with extensive kosher dining at places such as Abaita, Noi Due and Reserve Cut, plus active Chabad centers including Chabad of Midtown on Fifth Avenue; families often prefer the Upper West Side, while couples enjoy SoHo or Greenwich Village. Pack comfortable walking shoes and a rain-resistant jacket, add serious layers in winter, and with at least 9 to 10 nights combine New York with Washington by train or Niagara Falls by air.