With a stay at The Flat NYC, you'll be centrally located in New York, within a 5-minute walk of 5th Avenue and Madison Square Park. .This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Empire State Building and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Madison Square Garden.
What's nearby
5th Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Flatiron Building - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Madison Square Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Museum of Sex - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Empire State Building - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Getting around
New York 23rd St. Station - 3 min walk
New York W 32nd St. Station - 9 min walk
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 32 min drive
Restaurants
Mama Mezze - 3 min walk
La Pizza & La Pasta - 2 min walk
La Compagnie Wine Bar Flatiron - 3 min walk
Maman - 3 min walk
Tacombi - 3 min walk
About this property
The Flat NYC
The Flat NYC offers 45 accommodations. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.
Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Stay in one of 45 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (on request)
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
3 steps to reach entrance
Front entrance ramp
No elevator
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
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Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch smart TV with digital channels
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Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Heating (climate-controlled)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
The Flat NYC Hotel
The Flat NYC New York
The Flat NYC Hotel New York
The Flat NYC Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
The place was really nice. The communal bathrooms were decently clean and the staff were wonderful. They were kind and held our bags for us after checkout.
The bedroom was quite comfortable. If you choose a shared bathroom room, the bathroom is impeccably clean. Staff was quite kind. Plenty to do within walking distance. Would stay here again!
The room was clean and staff were very responsive! It is in a great central location where you can get to multiple places in New York.
Clarabelle
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Ian
Jun 20, 2026
Liked: Staff & service
I'd say The Flat was OK, a pretty good value for the price in NYC. The amenities were a bit run down; the carpets were a bit threadbare, the stairs leaned, and the toilet paper holder had been pulled out the wall. Rooms are small, but functional.
Ian
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Jenny
Feb 7, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
For single solo traveler it’s affordable, clean and it’s close to pretty much everything
I think they should be more honest that this is more like a hostel than a hotel. I was not prepared to share a bathroom, and did not notice when booking it cleary stating that you would need to share a bathroom.
Sheets were dirty, towels had yellow spots on them.
Linda
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
CHRISTINE
Jun 22, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Sharing a bathroom wasn’t as horrible as I was expecting, but walking up the scary, creaky, uneven narrow staircase was not my favorite. Especially after doing 20k steps around NYC, climbing 4 stories and then having our key not work. Twice.
Good location, room was spotless and the staff are excellent. However, I would recommend taking earplugs, because the noise from the street can be loud.
Apparently a converted boarding house, this property retains much of its former vibe. A good budget option, but don't expect frills. The interior has been nicely if simply upgraded, but the entrance still looks like you're walking into a random restaurant basement, the bathrooms are two to a floor, and the windows only barely filter out the street noise. But if all you need is a decent place to sleep, The Flat is worth considering.