World Travel Guide Search for a City   Destination Guides > North America > USA > Mid-Atlantic > New York > New York City New York City -- Neighborhoods -- 42nd Street and around Chelsea Chinatown City Hall and TriBeCa East Village Fifth Avenue and around Financial District Garment District Harlem and north Manhattan Little Italy and NoLita Lower East Side Midtown East Midtown West Murray Hill Outer boroughs SoHo Union Square and Gramercy Park Upper East Side Upper West Side West Village -- Sights -- Central Park Metropolitan Museum of Art Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island .  New York City   · Orientation And Highlights .  When To Go .  Arrival .  City Transportation .  Information And Websites .  Eating And Drinking .  Entertainment .  Gay And Lesbian New York .  Kids' New York .  History .  Media .  Best Of .  City Tours .  Free Museums Hours .  Staten Island Ferry .  Parades And Festivals .  Shops And Markets .  Commercial Galleries .  Sports And Outdoor Activities .  Directory .  Books .  New York In Film .  Explore New York City .  Hotels in New York City NEW YORK CITY - STATEN ISLAND FERRY Hotels in New York City   .  Newton New York City from  $79.95  USD     .  Gramercy Park New York City from  $139.00  USD     .  Avalon New York City from  $169.00  USD   More Hotels in New York City >> The bargain that still can't be beaten, even more so now that the fare has been eliminated, is the free Staten Island ferry (tel 718/390-5253), which leaves from its own terminal in lower Manhattan's Battery Park. It's a commuter boat, so avoid crowded rush hours if you can; at other times, grab a spot at the back (going out) and watch the skyline shrink away. Departures are every 15-20 minutes at rush hours, every thirty minutes midday and evenings, and every hour late at night - weekend services are less frequent.