Printed Matter is one of The 15 Best Artsy Places in New York City.

1. Printed Matter

8.6
231 11th Ave (at W 26th St), New York, NY
Bookstore · Chelsea · 30 tips and reviews

Karissa✨Karissa✨: Really neat. Not your typical bookstore. Super quirky & artsy; you can find all kinds of cool stuff here!

Paulette O.Paulette Osborne: Very artsy, cool book shop. Nice to see it in the neighborhood.

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: Taking the term "art bookstore" to a whole new level, Printed Matter's impressive collection includes many books that should be considered works of art intrinsically. The store's style is awesome too. Read more.

Rachel Comey is one of The 15 Best Artsy Places in New York City.

2. Rachel Comey

8.8
95 Crosby St, New York, NY
Boutique · SoHo · 3 tips and reviews

Bond StreetBond Street: "Sophisticated, fun, and always a little artsy." - Krissy Jones and Chloe Kernaghan, founders - Sky Ting Yoga Read more.

Matea B.Matea Bronic: finishing textures on interior elements are sublime!

AlAnoud A A.AlAnoud A AlGhunaim: Don’t miss this boutique whenever you’re in SoHo, the pieces are really sophisticated yet trendy and unique. You wouldn’t find anything like this anywhere else✨

The Renwick Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton is one of The 15 Best Artsy Places in New York City.

3. The Renwick Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton

8.1
118 E 40th St, New York, NY
Hotel · Murray Hill · 9 tips and reviews

Katie E.Katie Eytch: Tries too hard to be the cool "artsy" hotel when the reality is it's a commuter & tourist spot. Overall cozy place though.

Tom M.Tom Maxwell: Nice boutique, artsy hotel centrally located in Manhattan on 40th st near Grand Central. Staff were very polite.

Bobo B.Bobo Bonita: Nice suite and service. Very convenient location. Will definitely return. (Now the Renwick is a Hilton curio hotel)

CW Pencil Enterprise is one of The 15 Best Artsy Places in New York City.

4. CW Pencil Enterprise

15 Orchard St (btw Canal & Hester), New York, NY
Office Supply Store · Chinatown · 23 tips and reviews

Kate F.Kate Furman: A fun pencil shop for your artsy friends! Great place for gifts.

Kelsey✨Kelsey✨: Cute pencil shop in the Lower East Side. Great for gift shopping

GothamistGothamist: The pencils in the store are both new and antique, with prices starting around .20-cents, and going up from there. Read more.

Park Hyatt New York is one of The 15 Best Artsy Places in New York City.

5. Park Hyatt New York

8.8
153 W 57th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Hotel · Theater District · 30 tips and reviews

Michael F.Michael Fox-Rabinovitz: Very new and modern hotel with nice artsy touches

Yueyue G.Yueyue Guo: Super large rooms for New York, fun shaped tub, love the double sink set. Great views from the pool

Tory B.Tory Blessing: The spa is insane!!

Gramercy Park Hotel is one of The 15 Best Artsy Places in New York City.

6. Gramercy Park Hotel

2 Lexington Ave (at E 21st St), New York, NY
Hotel · Gramercy Park · 71 tips and reviews

ChloeChloe: "Artsy" Brunch at Gramercy Terrace. Rose bar for drinks and good music. Want tranquility? Go to the park. Perfect!

CurbedCurbed: Humphrey Bogart got married on the rooftop terrace! The Rolling Stones & U2 are among the many musicians who've stayed here. The hotel's look is artsy & includes pieces by Hirst, Haring, and Warhol. Read more.

7th.List7th.List: Revamped. Retractable roof 17 stories above the city. Sky–view breakfast, power brunch or lunch. American food: seasonal produce and regionally-sourced meats and fish Read more.

The Crosby Bar is one of The 15 Best Artsy Places in New York City.

7. The Crosby Bar

8.1
79 Crosby St, New York, NY
Hotel Bar · SoHo · 60 tips and reviews

Cary L.Cary Lawson: Beautiful, eclectic decor that's artsy and unique, yet comfortable. Simple, but delicious menu and drinks. Very pleasant for catching up with friends or business.

Jason L.Jason Liszka: This is a @naveen kind of place. If your cheekbones are as glorious as his, you should go here.

Sabina B.Sabina B.: Best public restrooms in the city. Hands down.

Aldea is one of The 15 Best Artsy Places in New York City.

8. Aldea

31 W 17th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Portuguese Restaurant · Union Square · 118 tips and reviews

HOBNOB MagazineHOBNOB Magazine: Beautiful space, with airy design. Cool cocktails (the huntress) and friendly bartenders. Fantastic original choices on the menu: artsy salads, clams with foam, goat, shrimp/saffron. All good!

Thomas G.Thomas Green: Foie gras terrine with mushrooms and rhubarb compote was delicious, loved the sous vide hangar steak, and mussel soup.

How To Make It In AmericaHow To Make It In America: George Mendes innovative take on Portuguese is both impressive and adorable. Bonus points for making an actual enjoyable ambiance out of a narrow, difficult space.

124 Old Rabbit Club is one of The 15 Best Artsy Places in New York City.

9. 124 Old Rabbit Club

7.9
124 Macdougal St (at Minetta Ln), New York, NY
Dive Bar · Greenwich Village · 131 tips and reviews

Like A Local GuideLike A Local Guide: This speakeasy-style dive bar is a hidden gem of the Village. The dark, artsy mood and good music makes this a great place for drinks and conversation. Cash only! Read more.

Pratheeksha K.Pratheeksha KS: Cozy cozy me likey. Good bartender and great beer list

DensDens: Diviest dive-bar in the West Village? Lots of beers on the menu (too many?) and definitely not enough light to read the list. Ask the bartender to pick something awesome.

Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is one of The 15 Best Artsy Places in New York City.

10. Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

9.2
11 W 53rd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Art Museum · 1874 tips and reviews

John B.John Brunelli: The famous paintings are on 5. The artsy fartsy stuff is on 3 & 4. They put Wyeth's Christina's World next to the escalator. WTF?

Dwayne K.Dwayne Kilbourne: Stunning beauty; visit this museum and take in history in the making!

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The best museum to spend the day in boasts unparalleled holdings in 20th- and 21st-century art, the Sette MoMA restaurant, a plush movie theater and the MoMA Design Store. Read more.

the Quin is one of The 15 Best Artsy Places in New York City.

11. the Quin

8.2
101 W 57th St (at 6th Avenue), New York, NY
Hotel · Theater District · 18 tips and reviews

@TaraLandman@TaraLandman: Tech on fleek and artsy chic. I love this hotel!!

Felipe L.Felipe Luz: Great service. Great location. Really nice bedroom. An excellent low-profile hotel.

NN: Love their rooms, service and staff.. Definitely recommended if you are looking for a hotel in midtown

Pink Olive is one of The 15 Best Artsy Places in New York City.

12. Pink Olive

8.5
439 E 9th St (1st Ave), New York, NY
Gift Store · East Village · 25 tips and reviews

Jackie N.Jackie Napalan: Artsy gift shop for handcrafted items and birthday cards. Selection of locally made soy candles too.

Mommy ShortsMommy Shorts: Incredibly precious little baby gift store with a unique selection of plush toys and children's books

Susan K.Susan Kang Nam: delighted to see vintage items ~ and for recent conversation with another customer, former Shakira manager :)

Artists and Fleas at Chelsea Market is one of The 15 Best Artsy Places in New York City.

13. Artists and Fleas at Chelsea Market

8.7
88 10th Ave (btwn W 15th & 16th St), Chelsea, NY
Flea Market · 34 tips and reviews

Natalie V.Natalie V: Cool artsy jewelry, clothes, etc. a little pricey though

Artists and FleasArtists and Fleas: Vintage! Vinyl! Great designers and handmade merch...a lot to discover each and every single day!

GothamistGothamist: Take your hard-earned coin to the Artists and Fleas takeover at Chelsea Market. It's festooned in holiday decorations, so sip a cocoa and snag the perfect gift for whomever's on your list. Read more.

MoMA Design Store is one of The 15 Best Artsy Places in New York City.

14. MoMA Design Store

9.2
44 W 53rd St (btwn 6th & 5th Ave.), New York, NY
Gift Store · Midtown East · 69 tips and reviews

Tweet DriveTweet Drive: Looking for an artsy gift to get for someone? Look no further! This store has books, home goods, jewelry and more all with an artful twist!

Luiz Filipe M.Luiz Filipe Machado: One of the best stores in NY. From magnets to home stuff. Not just any museum store

MoMAMoMA: MoMA store is open later than the Museum, so you can shop after the galleries close.

The Jewish Museum is one of The 15 Best Artsy Places in New York City.

15. The Jewish Museum

9.3
1109 5th Ave (at E 92nd St), New York, NY
Museum · Carnegie Hill · 73 tips and reviews

Omer Z.Omer Zach: Nice museum. Starts off very history/artifact-oriented then quickly gets artsy.

betsy m.betsy m: Love NYCs smaller museums. You can actually see the art and appreciate it

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Delve into permanent exhibit, "Culture and Continuity: The Jewish Journey." You can follow the story of the Jewish people through at least 800 art forms, from paintings to hip-hop showcases.