Where can I stay overnight in NYC for free?

If you find yourself sleep-deprived in New York City and need a quick power nap, here are a few places to sleep for free.
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You can find overnight parking both on the street and in garages and lots throughout most of New York City. However, if you do plan on parking overnight, you might want to book your parking in advance. This will guarantee that your parking spot legally allows overnight parking.

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Midtown/Mid Manhattan Midtown Manhattan is easily the best place to stay if you want to be in the thick of things and easily get to all the major attractions. It starts north of 14th Street and ends south of Central Park at 59th Street (though some say it starts at 34th).

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Most Beautiful Neighborhoods to Live in New York
  • West Village, Manhattan.
  • Fieldston, Bronx.
  • Park Slope, Brooklyn.
  • Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn.
  • SoHo, Manhattan.
  • Forest Hill, Queens.
  • Mott Haven, Bronx.
  • Silver Lake, Staten Island.


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In city parks, it is illegal to “engage in camping, or erect or maintain a tent, shelter or camp” without a permit, or to be in a park at all between 1 a.m. and 6 a.m. unless posted rules state otherwise.

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Never stop overnight on highway shoulders: It is illegal to park your truck on the side of the road to sleep, per the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. If you must stop on a highway shoulder, turn on your hazard flashers until you can place a warning device nearby.

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