Famed for being the gritty scene of mobster crimes and their illegal activities, the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood, within the Midtown West and Chelsea districts, is now a thriving, diverse and fast-paced complement to the New York City Midtown area. In the 90s Hell’s Kitchen was rebranded as Clinton to give it a more friendly feel. As the epicenter of business and entertainment, Midtown is the heart of New York. Located directly to the west, Clinton is an accessible and lively neighborhood to rent an apartment within the big city action.
About Clinton / Hell’s Kitchen
Roughly spanning between 43rd Street and 57th Street and from Eighth Avenue to the Hudson River, Hell’s Kitchen is a vast area bordered by many famous New York City landmarks and locations. To the north, just above 57th Street, is the Upper West Side neighborhood and the west side entrance to Central Park. Marking the southern border of Clinton is Madison Square Garden, to which Chelsea, another famed New York City neighborhood, is found below.
One of the great benefits to the Clinton neighborhood is greatly benefited with its close proximity to the world’s biggest and brightest stage — the Broadway Theatre district. With numerous theaters, playhouses, concert halls and performing venues, Broadway is illuminated with talent ranging from the well-known, award-winning to the undiscovered, next-big-thing. With its notable past and quaint charm, Hell’s Kitchen serves as a popular neighborhood for living among actors, singers and directors.
In addition to its pristine location, Clinton is also the place where every imaginable transportation vehicle convenes in New York City. As the Hudson River runs along the western border, the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood is home to many of the city’s biggest seaports in which cruise ships and ferry boats dock regularly. The Port Authority Bus Terminal, located between 40th and 42nd Streets on Eighth Avenue, provides access to cross-country buses. At 31st Street and Eighth Avenue, Pennsylvania Station has Amtrak, Long Island Railroad and New Jersey Transit trains running in and out of the city all day long. Furthermore, the Lincoln Tunnel, the busiest tunnel crossing in the world, connects New York City to New Jersey and allows for easy travel to areas just outside the city. Not to mention the Eighth Avenue subway line that spans the entire west side of Manhattan, including the eastern boundary of Clinton.
If you’re looking to stay in the city for only few days or for a few months, New York Habitat has plenty of apartment choices in Midtown West including:
- This studio rental in Midtown West-Chelsea (NY-6240).
- This two-bedroom vacation rental in Midtown West (NY-11972).
With over a hundred listings to choose from, New York Habitat has accommodations in Hell’s Kitchen that are ready and waiting to please.
Plus Clinton is easy accessible for events at the Jacob Javits Center including:
Ever stayed in the Clinton neighborhood on a trip to New York City? We want to hear all about the best places to eat, explore and discover in the area, so please leave recommendations in the comment section below!
A great place to eat in this area is Thalia, around 50th St. and Eighth Ave. Happy hour has a nice vibe because it’s on a corner and you can people watch. The food is very good.