New York City from Hamburg, 14 – 23 Nov: £2,634 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $555 per person, $71 below the highest fare we saw
- Pod 51 scores 8.2 from 9,510 reviews, with free cancellation
- Nine nights for Broadway, the Met, the High Line and Brooklyn Bridge
The catch: Two stops and 24h 5m of travel, Pod 51 is a bunk pod with a shared bathroom, and a checked bag is about $160 for two.
Worth it if you'll trade two stops and a bunk pod for nine city nights; skip it if you want a nonstop or a private bathroom.
Worth it if two stops don't bother you: $3,494 for two covers SK flights at $1,109 and 9 nights at Pod 51 at $2,089 plus $296 in fees at the property, taxes included. You fly Nov 14–23, 2026, from Hamburg (HAM) into Newark (EWR) with two stops, not nonstop, and a checked bag (about $160 for two) and spending money are not in the total.
The total, before you go
£2,634 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £836 |
| Pod 51, 9 nights, two guests, taxes in | £1,575 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | £223 |
| The total, before you go | £2,634 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
£54 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £30 each way per bag on SAS, £121 for two return); the resort fee is counted above. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£418 per person, return
£836 for two, taxes and fees included · SAS · 2 stops · 24h 5m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 9:50 AM – Sat, Nov 14, 3:40 PM · back Mon, Nov 23, 5:40 PM – Tue, Nov 24, 11:55 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAS | £418 | 2 stops | 24h 5m |
| LH + UA | £464 | 1 stop | 21h |
| LH + UA | £464 | 1 stop | 23h 25m |
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026, 16:05 CEST. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
$555 per person when we checked, $71 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, 11% under the $626 top of the 12 offers we saw. That puts the whole trip at $3,494 for two, all in, with flights at $1,109 and Pod 51 at $2,089 plus $296 in fees at the property; a checked bag (about $160 for two) and spending money are extra. Mid-November brings highs of 45 to 55°F and mostly overcast skies, coat weather that suits museums, Broadway and long walks between neighborhoods. November is also the month of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and the NYC Marathon. Nine nights gives you time for Midtown, a trip into Brooklyn and a few slow mornings. Prices move, so this is what we found, not a promise.
The kind of trip this is
A big-city trip at a walking pace: museums in the morning, the High Line or the Brooklyn Bridge in the afternoon, a Broadway show at night. It suits a couple or two friends who like food, culture and shopping and don't mind cold, gray days. With nine nights, there's room to slow down and mix the headline sights with neighborhood wandering.
Weather in New York City, 14 – 23 Nov
Typical highs 45–55°F, lows near 36°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 14 Nov | 47 °F | 35 °F | Overcast |
| Sun 15 Nov | 49 °F | 34 °F | Overcast |
| Mon 16 Nov | 55 °F | 38 °F | Overcast |
| Tue 17 Nov | 54 °F | 37 °F | Overcast |
| Wed 18 Nov | 54 °F | 39 °F | Overcast |
| Thu 19 Nov | 48 °F | 35 °F | Partly cloudy |
| Fri 20 Nov | 45 °F | 33 °F | Overcast |
| Sat 21 Nov | 47 °F | 33 °F | Overcast |
| Sun 22 Nov | 51 °F | 38 °F | Mostly clear |
| Mon 23 Nov | 47 °F | 34 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in New York City
All three are in Manhattan, and Midtown is the base for Times Square, Broadway theatres and the most hotel choice. Pod 51 is the best value: $2,089 for the stay ($232 a night) plus $296 in fees at the property, 8.2 from 9,510 reviews and free cancellation, but the room is a Bunk Pod with Shared Bathroom. Pod Times Square is the top rated at 8.6 from 16,596 reviews: $2,322 for the stay ($258 a night) plus $326 in fees at the property, a Bunk Pod, also with free cancellation. ROW NYC at Times Square is the 4-star option with a Standard Double Room at $2,577 ($286 a night) plus $359 in fees at the property, rated 7.4 from 1,510 reviews, and it has no free cancellation.
Pod 51
£1,575 for 9 nights, two guests · £175 a night
See roomsPod Times Square
£1,750 for 9 nights, two guests · £194 a night
See roomsROW NYC at Times Square
£1,942 for 9 nights, two guests · £216 a night
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Where in New York City
- Midtown: Times Square, Broadway theatres and the most hotel choice.
- SoHo / NoLIta: Boutique hotels amid cast-iron streets, shops and restaurants.
- Upper West Side: Quieter residential blocks next to Central Park and museums.
- Williamsburg, Brooklyn: Rooftop bars and skyline views one subway stop from Manhattan.
- Lower Manhattan: Weekend rates near the 9/11 Memorial, ferries and the Brooklyn Bridge.
What to do in New York City
- See a Broadway show after a walk through Times Square
- Walk the High Line to Chelsea Market
- Take the Staten Island Ferry past the Statue of Liberty
- Spend a morning at the Met or MoMA
- Cross the Brooklyn Bridge on foot at sunset
- Watch the sunset from Top of the Rock
Tours and tickets in New York City
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Hamburg | Hamburg (HAM) |
|---|---|
| Airports in New York City | John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Newark Liberty International (EWR), LaGuardia (LGA) |
| Flight time | 24h 5m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 3,806 miles each way |
| Time difference | -6 hours |
What 9 nights in New York City costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £837 |
| Hotel, 9 nights (Pod 51) | £1,575 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 9 days for two | £2,578 |
| Total for two | £4,989 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for a luxury destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Hamburg to New York City
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £418 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £418 (15 Oct 2026) |
| Price checks | 2 |
Good to know
- Passport: passport needed: travellers from Germany need a valid passport for New York City; check the expiry rule of the country before you book.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and the NYC Marathon
- You need a passport for this trip.
- The currency is the US dollar, and New York is 6 hours behind Hamburg.
- Flights land at Newark (EWR); the return leaves at 5:40 PM on Nov 23 and arrives at 11:55 AM on Nov 24.
- A checked bag is not in the total: about $160 for two.
- Pod 51 and Pod Times Square offer free cancellation; ROW NYC at Times Square does not.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if you're fine with two stops and 24h 5m of travel and a bunk pod with a shared bathroom. For $3,494 for two, all in, you get nine nights in Manhattan at a hotel rated 8.2 from 9,510 reviews.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$3,494, all in: flights at $1,109 ($555 per person) and Pod 51 at $2,089 plus $296 in fees at the property, taxes included. A checked bag, about $160 for two, and spending money are extra.
Do I need a passport?
Yes, a passport is required for this trip from Hamburg to New York City.
What is the weather like?
Expect highs of 45 to 55°F and lows in the mid-30s°F, mostly overcast, with a partly cloudy day on Nov 19 and a mostly clear one on Nov 22. Pack a warm coat.
Is the flight nonstop?
No. The SK fare has two stops and 24h 5m of travel time. It leaves Hamburg at 9:50 AM on Saturday, Nov 14, and lands at Newark (EWR) at 3:40 PM local time.
Can I cancel the hotel?
Pod 51 and Pod Times Square both offer free cancellation. ROW NYC at Times Square, at $2,577 for the stay, does not.
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