The New York Comedy Festival (NYCF)
is one of the most anticipated entertainment events of the year. People from
all over the world come to all five of New York City’s boroughs to enjoy seven
days of comedy and entertainment. Over the course of a week, more than 200 celebrity
comedians entertain visitors at over 100 different shows!
It's quite obvious that the
NYCF is something that you need to plan in advance for. Just getting a handle
on what performers you want to see and making an itinerary (including travel
time!) for seeing them can be a tough task in itself. Some of the biggest names
attending this year’s NYCF include Nicole Byer, Stephen Colbert, Norm
Macdonald, Bill Maher, Trever Noah, Jenny Slate, and Demetri Martin.
We’ll leave that part to you.
This guide should help you find some of the best places to stay, the best ways
to get around, and the best things to do during your trip to NYCF.
Where to Stay
Let's face it — staying in
New York City can be expensive. Though you might think that staying within the
city limits means that you are connected to everything, this isn't necessarily
the case. In most situations, it's actually more convenient and cost-effective
to stay in New Jersey’s urban center, just across the Hudson River from
downtown Manhattan. Some of the nicest hotels are near Liberty State Park.
The Hyatt House Jersey City is one popular option. This hotel provides guests
with beautiful rooms, comfy mattresses, and helpful amenities. The view over
the Hudson is better than any you’d get if you actually stayed in Manhattan.
The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Jersey City is another good choice.
Both hotels are just minutes away from the PATH train, which takes you right
into Manhattan.
How to Get to the Event
It might seem inconvenient staying
just outside of New York City, but you'd be surprised at how much easier it is
to get to downtown Manhattan from New Jersey than it is from somewhere else in
NYC like Brooklyn! Unless you're completely against public transit, we
recommend that you take the train to get to the comedy festival.
Not only will you be able to
take some stress off of your back by not having to drive through the city (NYC
driving is difficult), but you'll also be able to see more of the city
on your way there! All you have to do is take the PATH train from Jersey City
to Lower Manhattan where you transfer to the 2 or 3 train. If you decide to
continue traveling throughout Manhattan and exploring the various
neighborhoods, we recommend taking public transit to get around. Rideshare apps
work well to get around in a crunch when the subway isn’t convenient, but avoid
taking long trips unless you have extra money budgeted.
Other Things to Do During Your Visit
If you're looking for places
to eat during your visit to New York, there are a variety of different options
that are geared to satisfy anyone's personal preference. For example, those
looking to try some of the best ramen in the city should definitely go to Totto
ramen, a restaurant located in Hell's Kitchen. Not only does this spot have
some of the best ramen you'll find in the entire city, but it also has some of
the most enticing pork buns! Just be sure to bring cash, though, because this
restaurant does not take cards.
Because the New York Comedy
Festival takes place in so many different theaters near midtown Manhattan, why not take some time
during your visit to see a Broadway show? After all, it's not every day that
you have the chance to be in NYC, so why not make the best of it?
If you're looking to escape
from the hustle and bustle of the city, we recommend taking a stroll through
Central Park. Though it's technically a tourist destination, the park is large
enough that if you walk long enough you'll find a part that is peaceful and
relaxing. In fact, this can be one of the best ways to get comfort and
isolation while in the middle of the action-packed city!
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