Things To Do in Nomad and Midtown Manhattan
The Best Activities to Enhance Your Stay
Over the past few years, NoMad has established itself as one of New York City’s trendiest neighborhoods, perfectly balancing Manhattan energy, cultural attractions, and unmatched convenience. It sits in the city’s new Design District, where you’ll find innovative companies that are revitalizing the area’s historic buildings and beloved architecture. Explore the array of design studios and furniture showrooms that line the surrounding streets and avenues, and see what the city’s leading creators and artisans are up to.
This central Manhattan location gives you access to many of New York City’s best experiences, including the iconic Empire State Building just three blocks away, which is visible from some of our specialty view guestrooms and suites. Browse the luxury shops of Fifth Avenue, stroll along the NoMad Piazza, savor the exotic flavors of Koreatown’s popular restaurants, and spend a charming afternoon in Madison Square or Bryant Park. Whether you’re visiting New York on business, discovering its newest attractions and entertainment, or exploring its storied past, Hotel AKA NoMad is perfectly placed for an inspiring stay.
In NoMad, you’ll never have to venture far to find a good time. Every block is seemingly home to a fashionable nightclub or tony tavern. Fine dining, authentic local flavors, chic rooftop bars, swanky evening lounges, and more can be found around every corner.
1133 Broadway
33 East 20th Street
11 Madison Avenue
Apotheke NoMad
9 West 26th Street
19 E. 26th Street
41 Madison Avenue
Plant Bar NYC NoMad
1204 Broadway
Hawksmoor Steakhouse
109 East 22nd Street
200 5th Avenue
43 E 28th St
281 Park Ave. S
NoMad’s status as the city’s Design District has made it a popular spot for luxury furniture studios, designer boutiques and spectacular window shopping.
25 West 29th Street
160 Lexington Avenue
12 West 29th Street
Broadway from 25th St to 31st St.
29 W 25th Street
The NoMad neighborhood is home to many flagship designer showrooms, featuring some of the world's finest furniture boutiques. From the moment you step outside our doors on Madison Avenue, you'll see why NoMad is nicknamed the "Design District," where contemporary and modern furniture stores like Herman Miller Flagship, Vitra, Poliform, B&B Italia, DDC and Minotti New York provide the perfect opportunity to window shop.
Herman Miller Flagship
251 Park Avenue South
95 Madison Avenue, 2nd Fl.
112 Madison Avenue
B&B Italia
135 Madison Avenue
DDC
134 Madison Avenue
Minotti New York
136 Madison Avenue
Blu Dot
79 Madison Avenue
Lazzoni Furniture Madison
145 Madison Avenue
Discover a near-endless array of satisfying experiences in NoMad. The world-famous Empire State Building is steps from the hotel, while the iconic Flatiron Building lies just southwest of Madison Square Park — itself one of the city’s most revered urban green spaces. You can also stroll 10 minutes to Fotografiska, a fascinating modern photography museum with a rotating schedule of powerful and provocative exhibitions, plus DJs and live music in the evenings. Don’t miss the bibliophile’s paradise of Rizzoli Bookstore, as well as the stunning collection of independent research and novels inside The Morgan Library & Museum - founded by cultural benefactor Pierpont Morgan. Museums, comedy clubs, live music venues, and theaters dot every block, and architecture buffs will have a field day exploring the neighborhood’s many historic landmarks.
Empire State Building Observatory
20 West 34th Street
175 5th Avenue
11 Madison Avenue
281 Park Ave S.
1133 Broadway
The Morgan Library & Museum
225 Madison Avenue
Hotel AKA NoMad is located in the heart of the city, making it a geographically ideal base for getting to New York’s vital business and financial centers. The offices and headquarters of some of the world’s largest banks, law firms, schools and businesses - all a brisk walk, subway trek, or cab ride from our front door. Some well-known businesses includes NYU Langone, Tiffany & Co, CUNY Graduate Center, New York Institute of Art & Design, LinkedIn and IBM.
Local Activities and Points of Interest
- Hotel AKA Nomad
- 131 Madison Ave, New York, 10016, USA
Phone: 212.448.7000