Pre-Conference Guide

Off Soho Suites Hotel
11 Rivington Street, NYC
www.offsoho.com
Rooms from $179
There are two room options here: a suite for two people which shares a bathroom and a kitchenette, and a suite for four that has the same amenities plus a sofa. Offering only basic services are offered here, like maid service and wake-up calls, this hotel is catered to visitors who are interested in saving their money for the rich nightlife of the lower east side.

Washington Square Hotel
103 Waverly Place, NYC
www.washingtonsquarehotel.com
Rooms from $225
A century-old hotel located on the edges of Greenwich Village’s Washington Square Park. Features a cozy bistro with views of the park and Greenwich Village walking tours.

Cooper Square Hotel
25 Cooper Square, NYC
www.thecoopersquarehotel.com
Rooms range from $325
Designed by architect Carlos Zapata, the Cooper Square Hotel is located in Astor place, steps from NYU campus. Guest rooms boast well-designed interior decorating and books from local charitable organization Housing Works.

Village Apartments
11 Waverly Place, NYC
Manager Phone: 212-533-1300
From $79 per night
A 13-story pre-war elevator building located next to Washington Square Park. Specializing in short-term stays, it features high-ceilinged apartments with a doorman, laundry, and video intercom security. Studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom apartments available.

Brooklyn Loftsel
580 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn NY
www.loftsel.com/nyu
From $25 per night
Clean, comfortable housing for international students, interns and NYU students. Free internet, free international calling and fully stocked kitchens are included.

The Greenwich Hotel
636 Greenwich Street, NYC
www.nyu.edu/housing/residence.halls/Greenwich.hotel
$45 per night shared/$65 per night private
Bedrooms connected to common area, kitchen and bathroom.

New York City public transportation is convenient and easy to figure out. The fare for a one-way bus ride or subway ride is $2.25. Children under 44 inches tall ride for free. You can purchase regular metrocards with any amount of money between $4.50 and $80, or unlimited metrocards that allow you to swipe an unlimited amount of times for either 7 or 30 days. Weekly passes cost $29, and Monthly passes cost $104. Metrocards can be purchased at the machines located at every subway station in the city.

For more information, please visit www.mta.info/metrocard

JFK International

• Subway
  • AirTrain JFK is a train system that travels between the Howard Beach A train or the Sutphin Boulevard E, J, and Z trains and every terminal in JFK International Airport. It takes about an hour from most parts of Manhattan and runs 24/7. The AirTrain also links to the Long Island Railroad’s Jamaica Station stop. An AirTrain ride costs $5.
    
  • Visit www.mta.info/mta/airtrain.htm for more information
• Taxi
  • There is a flat rate of $45 in a New York City taxi from JFK to Manhattan, plus any tolls in tunnels or on bridges.
    

LaGuardia Airport

• Bus
  • You can travel to all terminals at LaGuardia airport on the M60 bus. Connections to the M60 can be made at all north-south Manhattan subway lines.
• Taxi
  • There is no set fare for taxi rides from LaGuardia airport. The regular metered rate of fare applies to all rides.
    
    

Bleecker Street Pizza
69 7th Ave at Bleecker Street
www.bleekerstreetpizza.net
Sunday-Thursday 10:00AM to 2:00AM
Friday-Saturday 10:00AM to 5:00AM
Named “Best Pizza in NY” by the Food Network, famed for their Nonna Maria pizza slice.
$2-$9.95

Bare Burger
535 LaGuardia Place, NYC
www.bareburger.com
Monday-Friday 11AM-11PM
Saturday-Sunday 10AM-11PM
This all-organic burger joint is a favorite for locals and NYU students.
$8-$12

Cafetasia
38 E 8th Street, NYC
www.cafetasia.com
Sunday-Thursday 11AM-10:30PM
Friday-Saturday 11AM-11:30PM
This great Thai/Japanese/Malaysian restaurant has long communal-style tables reminiscent of a university dining hall combined with the relaxing atmosphere of a downtown lounge. Two-course lunches are a steal and a campus favorite.
$8-$13

‘inoteca
98 Rivington Street, NYC
www.inotecanyc.com
Monday-Friday noon-3AM
Saturday & Sunday 10AM-3AM
Casual restaurant known for small-plate dining and a stellar wine cellar.
$7-$17

Barbuto
775 Washington Street, NYC
www.barbutonyc.com
Monday-Wednesday noon-11PM
Thursday-Saturday noon-midnight
Sunday noon-10PM
Chef Jonathan Waxman himself can often be spotted at his signature West Village restaurant that occupies an old Rolls Royce garage. Changing every day, the menu is extremely seasonal and features strictly local ingredients and an exquisite wine reserve.
$15-$26

NYU Babysitting Registry
The babysitting registry is a way for NYU faculty, staff, alumni and student parents to connect with NYU students for childcare. Parents post requests online or search through profiles of NYU students. Students create a profile and post information about their experience and availability.
Visit http://www.nyu.edu/family.care/child.care/babysitting.registry.html to sign up.

Sitter City (sittercity.com)
Sitter City is a database where families can be connected with experienced babysitters and nannies. Featuring detailed profiles, background checks, references and reviews, the site prides itself on making the process of finding last minute care for your children safe and easy. Parents can access a free one-week trial, or subscribe for $35 per month. It is free for babysitters to post their profiles.

Free Museum Days

Metropolitan Museum of Art
The “suggested admission” here is $20, but you can pay whatever you wish you donate to see what many call the greatest art museum in the city.
1000 5th Ave
www.metmuseum.org

American Museum of Natural History
Just like the met, this museum “suggests” admission, but you can make whatever contribution you see fit to get in.
Central Park West at West 79th Street
www.amnh.org

Brooklyn Botanical Garden
Free Admission on Tuesdays, however admission is also free every weekday from mid-November through February.
1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn NY
www.bbg.org

Bronx Zoo
Admission is by donation all day Wednesdays. Pay whatever you wish to enter.
1040 Grand Concourse, Bronx NY
www.bronxzoo.com

Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
Free admission on Fridays from 4PM-8PM
11 W 53rd Street
www.moma.org

Guggenheim Museum
Pay what you wish on Saturdays from 5:45-7:45PM
1071 5th Avenue at 89th Street
www.guggenheim.org