Where to Stay for St. Patrick's Day in NYC: Best Neighbourhoods Near the Parade
The 265th New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade takes place on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, stepping off at 11:00 AM at 44th Street and Fifth Avenue and finishing at 79th Street — 35 blocks north through the heart of Midtown Manhattan. With approximately 150,000 marchers and 2 million spectators lining the route, hotel availability in Midtown fills up fast.
Many of the most convenient hotels are within a few blocks of Fifth Avenue, and viewing is free with no tickets required — though cross-street access is limited once NYPD barricades go up along the route.
NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2026 Route and Key Details
The parade runs north along Fifth Avenue from 44th Street to 79th Street near the American Irish Historical Society, passing St. Patrick's Cathedral, Rockefeller Center, and the stretch alongside Central Park. It runs rain or shine, with no floats — marching bands, pipe and drum corps, and civic organisations only. The parade typically wraps up between 4:00 and 5:00 PM.
Fifth Avenue closes to traffic along the full route for most of the day. The 4, 5, 6 trains along Lexington Avenue (one block east) and the B, D, F, M trains along Sixth Avenue (one block west) stay operational throughout, though some entrances near Fifth Avenue may be closed or restricted. Arriving before 10:30 AM gives you the best chance of a front-row position anywhere along the route.
Why Midtown Manhattan Is the Best Area to Stay for the Parade
Midtown Manhattan covers the full parade route from 44th to 79th Street, putting you within walking distance of every viewing spot. This section covers the best hotels directly on or within two blocks of Fifth Avenue, organised by location along the route.
Omni Berkshire Place
21 East 52nd Street, between Madison and Fifth Avenue — approximately 0.1 miles from the parade route. The hotel is directly between the two main avenues, a 2-minute walk from St. Patrick's Cathedral at 50th Street and Fifth Avenue. Rooms include Italian marble bathrooms and city views; the hotel is listed on the Historic Hotels of America program. Subway access: E, M trains at Fifth Avenue/53rd Street Station, one block west.
Check availability at Omni Berkshire Place
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Midtown Fifth Ave
25 West 51st Street — approximately 0.1 miles from the parade route and a short walk from Rockefeller Center and St. Patrick's Cathedral. This is a reliable mid-range option in a location that would cost significantly more at a luxury property. Times Square is approximately 10 minutes on foot west via 51st Street to Broadway.
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Hotels Along the Middle of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Route (52nd–60th Street)
The mid-route stretch runs from the Rockefeller Center cluster through to 59th Street and Central Park South. Hotels here put you alongside some of the parade's busiest viewing sections and within easy walking distance of post-parade bars along 3rd Avenue and in the East 50s.
Lotte New York Palace
455 Madison Avenue at 50th Street — directly behind St. Patrick's Cathedral, with many rooms overlooking the Cathedral's rear facade. The hotel has over 900 guestrooms and suites across the historic Villard Mansion wing and a modern tower. It's approximately 0.1 miles from the parade route via 50th Street west to Fifth Avenue. Subway: 6 train at 51st Street Station, 0.2 miles east.
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The St. Regis New York
Two East 55th Street at Fifth Avenue — directly on the parade route. The St. Regis holds the AAA Five Diamond Award and includes St. Regis Butler Service as a standard amenity. The Fifth Avenue/53rd Street subway station (E, M trains) is steps away, and the south entrance to Central Park at 59th Street is approximately 0.3 miles north. For guests who want to be directly on the route without standing on a street corner, this is the most straightforward option.
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Hotels Near the End of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Route (60th–79th Street)
The upper stretch of the parade runs alongside Central Park from 59th Street to 79th Street. Hotels in the Upper East Side and Central Park South area offer quieter surroundings than core Midtown and easier access to post-parade dining along Madison Avenue and Lexington Avenue.
The Plaza — A Fairmont Managed Hotel
768 Fifth Avenue at Central Park South — at the corner of 59th Street and Fifth Avenue, directly on the parade route as it approaches the 79th Street finish. The hotel faces Grand Army Plaza and the south entrance to Central Park, with rooms looking directly onto Fifth Avenue. Subway: N, R, W trains at Fifth Avenue/59th Street Station, directly outside the hotel.
Hotels Just Off Fifth Avenue Near the St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Hotels one or two blocks off Fifth Avenue cost less and still put you within a 5–10 minute walk of any point on the parade route.
The Fitzpatrick Grand Central Hotel at 141 East 44th Street is an Irish-owned boutique hotel two blocks from Grand Central Terminal and approximately 0.4 miles from the parade start at 44th and Fifth. For St. Patrick's Day specifically, the Irish ownership and Wheeltapper Pub on-site make it a natural fit for the weekend. The hotel has offered multi-night stay discounts in recent years — check the offers page for current rates.
Review Fitzpatrick Grand Central Hotel
For a mid-range option further east, Hotel 48LEX at 517 Lexington Avenue is approximately 0.3 miles from the parade route and directly on the 6 train line at 51st Street Station. The location trades Fifth Avenue proximity for lower nightly rates, with the route a 5–10 minute walk west via 51st Street.
When to Book Hotels for St. Patrick’s Day in NYC
St. Patrick's Day 2026 falls on a Tuesday, which makes this a mid-week event rather than a weekend. Mid-week parade years tend to have slightly more hotel availability than years when March 17 falls on a Friday or Saturday — but Midtown hotels along the route still see meaningful rate increases in the days around March 17.
- Book by early February at the latest — 6–10 weeks out — for the best combination of availability and rate at parade-adjacent hotels.
- Rates increase closer to March 17 at Midtown properties regardless of day of week.
- Midtown East hotels along the Lexington Avenue corridor consistently run lower than equivalent Fifth Avenue properties and are a 5–10 minute walk from the route.
- Longer stays can reduce the nightly average — check individual hotel offers pages, as multi-night discounts are common around this period.
- Consider checking in on March 16 to avoid any elevated single-night pricing on March 17 itself.
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Where to Stay for St. Patrick's Day in NYC: Best Neighbourhoods Near the Parade
The 265th New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade takes place on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, stepping off at 11:00 AM at 44th Street and Fifth Avenue and finishing at 79th Street — 35 blocks north through the heart of Midtown Manhattan. With approximately 150,000 marchers and 2 million spectators lining the route, hotel availability in Midtown fills up fast.
Many of the most convenient hotels are within a few blocks of Fifth Avenue, and viewing is free with no tickets required — though cross-street access is limited once NYPD barricades go up along the route.
NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2026 Route and Key Details
The parade runs north along Fifth Avenue from 44th Street to 79th Street near the American Irish Historical Society, passing St. Patrick's Cathedral, Rockefeller Center, and the stretch alongside Central Park. It runs rain or shine, with no floats — marching bands, pipe and drum corps, and civic organisations only. The parade typically wraps up between 4:00 and 5:00 PM.
Fifth Avenue closes to traffic along the full route for most of the day. The 4, 5, 6 trains along Lexington Avenue (one block east) and the B, D, F, M trains along Sixth Avenue (one block west) stay operational throughout, though some entrances near Fifth Avenue may be closed or restricted. Arriving before 10:30 AM gives you the best chance of a front-row position anywhere along the route.
Why Midtown Manhattan Is the Best Area to Stay for the Parade
Midtown Manhattan covers the full parade route from 44th to 79th Street, putting you within walking distance of every viewing spot. This section covers the best hotels directly on or within two blocks of Fifth Avenue, organised by location along the route.
Omni Berkshire Place
21 East 52nd Street, between Madison and Fifth Avenue — approximately 0.1 miles from the parade route. The hotel is directly between the two main avenues, a 2-minute walk from St. Patrick's Cathedral at 50th Street and Fifth Avenue. Rooms include Italian marble bathrooms and city views; the hotel is listed on the Historic Hotels of America program. Subway access: E, M trains at Fifth Avenue/53rd Street Station, one block west.
Check availability at Omni Berkshire Place
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Midtown Fifth Ave
25 West 51st Street — approximately 0.1 miles from the parade route and a short walk from Rockefeller Center and St. Patrick's Cathedral. This is a reliable mid-range option in a location that would cost significantly more at a luxury property. Times Square is approximately 10 minutes on foot west via 51st Street to Broadway.
See more about DoubleTree by Hilton New York Midtown Fifth Ave
Hotels Along the Middle of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Route (52nd–60th Street)
The mid-route stretch runs from the Rockefeller Center cluster through to 59th Street and Central Park South. Hotels here put you alongside some of the parade's busiest viewing sections and within easy walking distance of post-parade bars along 3rd Avenue and in the East 50s.
Lotte New York Palace
455 Madison Avenue at 50th Street — directly behind St. Patrick's Cathedral, with many rooms overlooking the Cathedral's rear facade. The hotel has over 900 guestrooms and suites across the historic Villard Mansion wing and a modern tower. It's approximately 0.1 miles from the parade route via 50th Street west to Fifth Avenue. Subway: 6 train at 51st Street Station, 0.2 miles east.
View full details on Lotte New York Palace
The St. Regis New York
Two East 55th Street at Fifth Avenue — directly on the parade route. The St. Regis holds the AAA Five Diamond Award and includes St. Regis Butler Service as a standard amenity. The Fifth Avenue/53rd Street subway station (E, M trains) is steps away, and the south entrance to Central Park at 59th Street is approximately 0.3 miles north. For guests who want to be directly on the route without standing on a street corner, this is the most straightforward option.
Explore The St. Regis New York
Hotels Near the End of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Route (60th–79th Street)
The upper stretch of the parade runs alongside Central Park from 59th Street to 79th Street. Hotels in the Upper East Side and Central Park South area offer quieter surroundings than core Midtown and easier access to post-parade dining along Madison Avenue and Lexington Avenue.
The Plaza — A Fairmont Managed Hotel
768 Fifth Avenue at Central Park South — at the corner of 59th Street and Fifth Avenue, directly on the parade route as it approaches the 79th Street finish. The hotel faces Grand Army Plaza and the south entrance to Central Park, with rooms looking directly onto Fifth Avenue. Subway: N, R, W trains at Fifth Avenue/59th Street Station, directly outside the hotel.
Hotels Just Off Fifth Avenue Near the St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Hotels one or two blocks off Fifth Avenue cost less and still put you within a 5–10 minute walk of any point on the parade route.
The Fitzpatrick Grand Central Hotel at 141 East 44th Street is an Irish-owned boutique hotel two blocks from Grand Central Terminal and approximately 0.4 miles from the parade start at 44th and Fifth. For St. Patrick's Day specifically, the Irish ownership and Wheeltapper Pub on-site make it a natural fit for the weekend. The hotel has offered multi-night stay discounts in recent years — check the offers page for current rates.
Review Fitzpatrick Grand Central Hotel
For a mid-range option further east, Hotel 48LEX at 517 Lexington Avenue is approximately 0.3 miles from the parade route and directly on the 6 train line at 51st Street Station. The location trades Fifth Avenue proximity for lower nightly rates, with the route a 5–10 minute walk west via 51st Street.
When to Book Hotels for St. Patrick’s Day in NYC
St. Patrick's Day 2026 falls on a Tuesday, which makes this a mid-week event rather than a weekend. Mid-week parade years tend to have slightly more hotel availability than years when March 17 falls on a Friday or Saturday — but Midtown hotels along the route still see meaningful rate increases in the days around March 17.
- Book by early February at the latest — 6–10 weeks out — for the best combination of availability and rate at parade-adjacent hotels.
- Rates increase closer to March 17 at Midtown properties regardless of day of week.
- Midtown East hotels along the Lexington Avenue corridor consistently run lower than equivalent Fifth Avenue properties and are a 5–10 minute walk from the route.
- Longer stays can reduce the nightly average — check individual hotel offers pages, as multi-night discounts are common around this period.
- Consider checking in on March 16 to avoid any elevated single-night pricing on March 17 itself.
Get More From Your St. Patrick's Day Trip
Become a Dyme member to support cleaner, low-impact travel and unlock exclusive prices. At Dyme, we turn all travel into a force for good while helping you save money. We use our profits to invest in clean energy projects that provide communities with cheaper electricity, create jobs, and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Whether you're booking a luxury suite on Fifth Avenue or a boutique hotel near Grand Central, your stay through Dyme contributes to solar installations and renewable infrastructure in developing markets.
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