It’s no secret that NYC gives visitors some of the most Instagram-worthy photo ops of any location in the world. But with many of the city’s most popular locations becoming so crowded, it can be hard to get the shot you want. This year, head to some these spots to get the selfie you’ve always wanted. We’ve got the low-down on some of the newest, most Insta-worthy locations in Manhattan you won’t want to miss.
First, heat things up next to Marmara Park Avenue’s 14-foot fire place. Sip fireside cocktails and nosh on lite bites in the luxurious lobby at Marmara Park Avenue. Celebs like Lisa Vanderpump from the television show Real Housewives of Beverly Hills have been seen enjoying the lobby’s hand-blown glass décor and vestibule, handcrafted from more than 670 pieces of faceted steel. Bonus: The natural glow of the fire will give you the perfect light for your selfie.
Another place to be seen in the likes of celebrities galore is The Jane Ballroom at The Jane Hotel in the West Village. Recently, celebs like Harry Styles and the Olsen twins have been seen grabbing a drink and sharing a laugh in the iconic venue. If you don’t want to bother any well-known names, the ballroom’s vintage disco ball is always worth a good picture.
Grab a sweet treat at the Mah-Ze-Dahr Bakery. You might be thinking, “what’s so cool about a bakery?” but at this sweet shoppe, you’ve got to go inside for the goods. The bakery’s bathroom offers a wall-covering mirror and some great overhead lighting, ideal for any picture. Go retro and snag a mirror-pic with your BFF, and use the bathroom’s iconic script-lined walls as your backdrop. We promise it’s clean.
Book a room at The Maritime Hotel and take a nautical shot with the rooms’ signature porthole windows. Boasting a view overlooking Ninth Ave and the city skyline, we’re not sure an Instagram will do the image justice. The nautical themed landmark also has a variety of connections with local dining hot-spots, like La Sirena and TAO Downtown, both of which are high-profile, see and be seen photo opportunities.