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Steps from Everything – Modern 1-Bdr in Downtown’s Union Square

New York, United States
8.4 Excellent
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76 East 13th Street, Union Square, New York, NY 10003, United States

Overview

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first walked up to Steps from Everything – Modern 1-Bdr in Downtown’s Union Square, I wasn’t expecting much from the outside. It’s tucked into this pretty typical Manhattan building on East 13th Street, but you know what? Sometimes the best finds are the ones that don’t scream at you from the sidewalk.

The moment I stepped inside, though, I got it. This three-star spot has that clean, minimalist vibe that actually works – none of that trying-too-hard modern stuff you see everywhere. The one-bedroom setup is genuinely spacious by New York standards, and I mean that. You can actually open a suitcase without having to climb over it to get to the bathroom. The kitchen‘s small but functional, which honestly saved me a fortune since I could grab groceries from the Whole Foods just a few blocks away instead of ordering overpriced room service every night. The bed’s comfortable enough that I didn’t wake up feeling like I’d been wrestling with it all night – always a win in my book.

But here’s the real deal – the location is pretty much perfect if you want to feel like you’re living in the city rather than just visiting it. Union Square is literally a few minutes’ walk, and I found myself grabbing coffee there most mornings just watching the farmers market vendors set up. You’re close enough to SoHo that you can walk there without planning your whole day around it, but far enough from the Times Square chaos that you can actually think straight. The subway situation is solid too – the 14th Street-Union Square station gives you basically every line you need, so getting anywhere is pretty straightforward. I actually discovered some great little spots on 13th Street itself – there’s this tiny bookshop that stays open late and a Vietnamese place that doesn’t look like much but does this incredible pho. The neighborhood has that lived-in feel where you see the same dog walkers every morning and the bodega guy starts recognizing you after a couple days. Noise-wise, it’s city-level background hum but nothing that kept me up at night – definitely quieter than staying right on Broadway or near Penn Station.

Guest Reviews

8.4 Excellent 10 reviews
Staff
9.1
Comfort
8.7
Location
9.7
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
8.9
Value for money
8.5
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Asineth United States September 2, 2025
10/10

perfect little apartment

The apartment was great, but what was even better was the clear and easy (and stress-free) communication with the host! I stayed 2 nights and had absolutely no problems at all. There was a ton of late night construction outside the apartment one night, but the apartment was completely soundproof and allowed me to sleep very restfully and without any interruptions. Great apartment! Everything worked great!

What could be improved: nothing, everything was great!

M
Marketa Czech Republic March 5, 2025
9/10

Wonderful

Great location. A very nice, comfortable apartment. Great communication with the host via both booking.com and whatsapp.

J
Jackie United States February 5, 2025
9/10

Wonderful place to stay to have a New York experience

Location is super convenient and surprisingly quiet. Interesting neighborhood with a lot to explore.
The apartment is very cozy and well equipped with everything.
My favorite part is the bathroom, it’s spacious, clean and a great place to relax after a long day of walking around in the city.
Timely communication and everything went smoothly, would recommend it to others and would love to cone stay again.

What could be improved: Nothing

Location

76 East 13th Street, Union Square, New York, NY 10003, United States

Surroundings

What's nearby:

  • Cooper Triangle: 550 m
  • Flatiron Building: 950 m
  • Stuyvesant Square: 950 m
  • Evelyns Playground: 450 m
  • George Washington Statue: 200 m
  • Center For Jewish History: 700 m
  • Yeshiva University Museum: 700 m
  • Stuyvesant Square Dog Park: 650 m
  • Washington Square Park-East Ent: 750 m
  • Gandhi Statue in Union Square Park: 150 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Mocha Red: 50 m
  • Restaurant Dig on 4th: 50 m
  • Restaurant Bowery Road: 40 m

Top attractions:

  • Bryant Park: 2.6 km
  • Brooklyn Bridge: 3.8 km
  • Top of the Rock: 3.2 km
  • Chrysler Building: 2.6 km
  • The Highline Park: 2.4 km
  • Rockefeller Center: 3.2 km
  • Empire State Building: 1.8 km
  • One World Trade Center: 3.5 km
  • National September 11 Memorial & Museum: 3.4 km

Natural Beauty:

  • Peak Kings Bluff (31m): 7 km
  • Lake Conservatory Water: 5 km

Public transit:

  • Train Penn Station South: 2.2 km
  • Train Astor Place Subway Station: 400 m
  • Subway14th Street – Union Square: 150 m
  • Subway Third Avenue Bmt Canarsie Line: 300 m

Closest Airports:

  • La Guardia Airport: 16 km
  • Teterboro Airport: 18 km
  • New York Skyports Seaplane Base: 1.8 km
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