Guide to NoMad NYC
Travel guide to NoMad, New York City
NoMad (short for North of Madison Square Park) is a historic district located near the center of Midtown. Once known as Manhattan’s Red Light District, it’s now a hip neighborhood with tons of luxury hotels, trendy bars, and excellent restaurants.
Tucked away from the chaos, but close enough to popular spots like Times Square, the Empire State Building, Broadway, and more, NoMad is the perfect little gem to add to your New York City bucket list!
How to get to the NoMad District
The NoMad neighborhood is bordered by East 30th Street to the north, East 25th Street to the south, Lexington Avenue to the east, and East 30th Street to the north, Sixth Avenue to the west.
It’s a short 17 minute drive from LaGuardia Airport, 30 minutes from both Newark and JFK airports, a 6-10 minute drive from Grand Central Station, a 6-20 minute walk from Penn Station, and just minutes away from nearby subway stations.
TIP: If you’re driving in on a weekend, look for commercial parking only signs. They’re considered a free-for-all on the weekends. Leave your car there and walk to all of your destinations.
Where to Stay in NoMad
With its rich history and fresh vibe, NoMad is home to some posh hotels that offer a nostalgic feel with a trendy twist!
The MADE Hotel ($180+ a night)
The James New York - NoMad ($175+ a night)
Park South Hotel ($161+ a night)
The Evelyn ($139+ a night)
Broadway Plaza Hotel ($114+ a night)
Clarion Hotel Park Avenue ($110+ a night)
Ace Hotel New York ($158+ a night)
Mondrian New York ($154+ a night)
Arlo NoMad ($122+ a night)
Things to see and do in and around NoMad
One of my favorite things about staying in NoMad is that there are so many iconic and famous NYC attractions within just a short 25 minute walking distance!
In NoMad:
Madison Square Park
Museum of Sex
Madison Ave Shopping
230 Fifth Rooftop
Near NoMad:
Flatiron Building
Empire State Building
Rockefeller Center
Times Square
Radio City Music Hall
Top of the Rock
5th Avenue
Bryant Park
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
The Chrysler Building
The High Line
The Vessel
Macy’s
Manhattan Mall Shopping Center
Madison Square Garden
Where to eat and drink in NoMad
You’ll find a wide range of restaurants and bars in NoMad; from health-conscious choices, to pizza, Italian, Indian, Mexican, Thai, and more!
Where to eat
Food
KazuNori
ThaiVilla
Sweetgreen
Mexicue
&Pizza
Little Beet
Bondi Sushi
The Smith
INDAY
Num Pang Kitchen
La Pecora Bianca NoMad
Wagamama
ILILI
Atoboy
Hillstone
Tavern29
SabaiThai
ATOMIX
Bread & Butter NYC
Scarpetta
Halal Gyro
Pret A Manger
Upland
Dos Caminos
Bagels & Schmear
Dhaba Indian Cuisine
Sarabeth’s
Bhatti Indian Grill
Hillstone
King David Tacos
Num Pang Kitchen
Grey Bar and Restaurant
Melt Shop
The Grey Dog
Melt’s Wing Shop
Bombay Sandwich Co
Mulberry & Vine
Waldy’s Wood Fired Pizza & Penne
Cardoncello diVino
$1 Pizza
Sun Sweet Fresh Market
Casa Nomad
Black Seed Bagel
Pergola
Oscar Wilde
Ulivo
I Trulli
Sahib
Anjapar
Ramen Goku
Fresh&Co
Mendy’s NYC
Marta
Hortus NYC
Healthy Boost
Woodpecker Pizza Bar & Grill by David Burke
Desserts
MilkBar NYC
Bourke Street Bakery
Lady M Cake
Kaylee’s Creamery
Leonelli Bakery
Where to drink
Bars & pubs
Good Behavior
230 Fifth Rooftop Bar
Shorty’s
Tipsy Nomad
Patent Pending
Paul Bar NYC
Vin Sur Vingt Wine Bar
Bar at the Museum of Sex
The Seville
Wine:30
Coffee & juice
Cha Cha Matcha
Joe & The Juice
Om Juice Bar
Paper
Seven Grams Caffe
Le Cafe Coffee
Blank Slate Coffee + Kitchen NoMad
Cafe28
Taza Cafe & Deli
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
New York is the type of place where location is everything! So when choosing your NYC accommodation, it’s best to create a list of things you want to see and do so you can narrow it down from there.
When it comes to the NoMad district, you won’t have to sacrifice anything on your itinerary because you can literally see it all from this centralized location! Whether you’ll be able to fit all of your must-sees and do’s into your trip schedule, now that’s another story. But no worries, NoMad is one of the best Manhattan neighborhoods to visit time and time again!
