Vakb Apartments
Highest review record in this shortlist once the number of reviews is taken into account.
9.6 out of 10 from 98 reviews
Hotel shortlist
Apartment Hotels and Aparthotels in NYC
Apartment-style stays trade hotel service for space and a kitchen. That is the decision this list is really about.
What this list covers
The filter: aparthotels and apartment-style properties in our selection, ranked on review record. 23 properties qualify. This page shows the 20 with the strongest review record.
Across 13 of the 20 properties on this page, the August 2026 snapshot ran from $158 to $562 a night, with a median of $301. Treat those as reference points rather than rates you can book today. 7 had no usable price in the snapshot and are compared on location and review record alone.
Review scores on this page have a median of 8.9, and 20 of 20 sit at 8.5 or higher. We rank on a review score weighted by how many reviews it rests on, so a perfect score from a handful of stays does not outrank a strong score from thousands.
By price band the snapshot puts 6 between $150 and $300 and 7 at $300 or more a night.
Quick picks
Three worth starting with
Radio City Apartments
Strongest review record for the money inside this shortlist, at about $158 against a $301 median.
8.7 out of 10 from 6,178 reviews
AKA Central Park
The top of this shortlist on price, at about $562 a night in the snapshot.
8.6 out of 10 from 281 reviews
Comparison
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The shortlist in detail
1
Vakb Apartments
Best for the strongest overall record in this shortlist- 2-star listing
- Apartment
Its 9.6 score sits at or above the 8.9 median of this shortlist, across 98 reviews. It sits in Brooklyn. It is one of the few here with a Travel Proud listing (10 percent of this shortlist).
The trade-off
The score is high but rests on 98 reviews, so it carries less weight than a similar score from a few thousand.
Choose this if you want the safest pick here and the price fits.
2
Mint House at 70 Pine
Best for travelers who want a spa- $150 to $300
- 4-star listing
- Aparthotel
Its 9.2 score sits at or above the 8.9 median of this shortlist, across 1,019 reviews. It sits in Financial District. Its reference price is close to the middle of this shortlist.
Choose this if a spa is one of the things that decides the booking for you.
3
Cozy studio in a lovely area
Best for value inside this shortlist- $150 to $300
- Apartment
Its 9.4 score sits at or above the 8.9 median of this shortlist, across 44 reviews. It sits in Forest Hills. The $228 reference price is below the $301 median of this shortlist.
The trade-off
The score is high but rests on 44 reviews, so it carries less weight than a similar score from a few thousand.
Choose this if you want the review record without the upper half of this price range.
4
Sandy's Place NYC 1
Best for apartment-style space rather than a standard room- 1-star listing
- Apartment
Its 9.1 score sits at or above the 8.9 median of this shortlist, across 150 reviews. It sits in Brooklyn.
The trade-off
Apartment-style stays usually mean no hotel desk or restaurant on site, which suits some trips and not others.
Choose this if kitchen space and a separate living area matter more than hotel service.
5
Placemakr Wall Street
Best for travelers who want a terrace- $150 to $300
- 4-star listing
- Aparthotel
Its 8.9 score sits at or above the 8.9 median of this shortlist, across 3,378 reviews. It sits in Manhattan. Its reference price is close to the middle of this shortlist.
The trade-off
Apartment-style stays usually mean no hotel desk or restaurant on site, which suits some trips and not others.
Choose this if a terrace is one of the things that decides the booking for you.
6
Fully renovated Manhattan gem
Best for apartment-style space rather than a standard room- $300 and up
- 3-star listing
- Aparthotel
Its 9.3 score sits at or above the 8.9 median of this shortlist, across 32 reviews. It sits in Manhattan. Its reference price is close to the middle of this shortlist.
The trade-off
The score is high but rests on 32 reviews, so it carries less weight than a similar score from a few thousand.
Choose this if kitchen space and a separate living area matter more than hotel service.
7
Heart of Downtown Manhattan - Stylish One Bedroom Apartment in Vibrant Union Square
Best for apartment-style space rather than a standard room- Apartment
Its 9.2 score sits at or above the 8.9 median of this shortlist, across 27 reviews. It sits in Manhattan.
The trade-off
The score is high but rests on 27 reviews, so it carries less weight than a similar score from a few thousand.
Choose this if kitchen space and a separate living area matter more than hotel service.
8
One Dutch Hotel
Best for apartment-style space rather than a standard room- $300 and up
- 4-star listing
- Apartment
Its 8.9 score sits at or above the 8.9 median of this shortlist, across 77 reviews. It sits in Financial District. It is priced above this shortlist, at about $430 against a $301 median.
The trade-off
It is one of the more expensive options here: about $430 against a $301 median for this shortlist.
Choose this if kitchen space and a separate living area matter more than hotel service.
9
Adorable 1 bedroom cottage
Best for travelers who want a terrace- Apartment
Its 9.1 score sits at or above the 8.9 median of this shortlist, across 28 reviews. It sits in Forest Hills. It is one of the few here with a terrace (15 percent of this shortlist).
The trade-off
The score is high but rests on 28 reviews, so it carries less weight than a similar score from a few thousand.
Choose this if a terrace is one of the things that decides the booking for you.
10
Radio City Apartments
Best for apartment-style space rather than a standard room- $150 to $300
- 3-star listing
- Aparthotel
It ranks 10 of 20 here on review record. It sits in Manhattan. The $158 reference price is below the $301 median of this shortlist.
The trade-off
Apartment-style stays usually mean no hotel desk or restaurant on site, which suits some trips and not others.
Choose this if kitchen space and a separate living area matter more than hotel service.
11
A Dedicated Space To Unwind
Best for apartment-style space rather than a standard room- 3-star listing
- Apartment
It ranks 11 of 20 here on review record. It sits in Brooklyn.
The trade-off
Apartment-style stays usually mean no hotel desk or restaurant on site, which suits some trips and not others.
Choose this if kitchen space and a separate living area matter more than hotel service.
12
JFK Private Studio Apt
Best for value inside this shortlist- $150 to $300
- 3-star listing
- Apartment
Its 8.9 score sits at or above the 8.9 median of this shortlist, across 29 reviews. It sits in Morris Park. The $179 reference price is below the $301 median of this shortlist.
The trade-off
Apartment-style stays usually mean no hotel desk or restaurant on site, which suits some trips and not others.
Choose this if you want the review record without the upper half of this price range.
Written up in detail: the 12 strongest of 20. The comparison table above holds every one of them, and it sorts and filters.
Hotel data from a August 2026 source snapshot. Prices are reference points, not live rates.
Location reality
Where these properties actually are
A facility is only useful when the address also suits the trip. This is where the qualifying properties concentrate.
FAQ
Common questions
How was this list selected?
The filter is aparthotels and apartment-style properties in our selection, ranked on review record. We state it rather than implying a judgement, because best without a criterion is not a recommendation.
Are the prices on this page current?
No. They are reference points from our August 2026 snapshot. Rates in New York move week to week, so use them to compare properties against each other, not to set a budget.