The Hygge Way! 20 MIN TO NYC Times Sq.
Guest rating: 4.9 / 5
Overview
The Hygge Way is a converted two-bedroom apartment reimagined as an open-concept residential stay in North Bergen, New Jersey, roughly 20 minutes from 42nd Street and Times Square. The unit was opened up to maximize natural light and create an airy, social living space rather than a traditional hotel room layout. It offers a residential alternative to standard hotel stays for travelers wanting a home base near Manhattan.
Unit Character & Amenities
The apartment includes a full kitchen with microwave, air conditioning and heating, a smoke-free environment, ironing board, cable TV, and free Wi-Fi, making it well-suited for longer or self-catered stays. The open-concept design keeps common areas bright and connected, and the unit is noted as kid-friendly.
Location & Surroundings
The property sits within a short walk of several JFK Blvd and Tonnelle Ave bus stops (all under 400 meters away), providing easy access to public transit toward New York City. A cluster of Dominican, Colombian, and Italian restaurants -- including Cocina RD, La Chozita, Rancho Mateo, Noches De Colombia, and Di Palma Brothers -- sit within a kilometer, offering varied dining without needing a car. The Midtown ferry terminal is about 5.5 km away, and the location is roughly 15 minutes from MetLife Stadium and 25 minutes from Newark Liberty International Airport.
Getting to the Airports
Newark Liberty International Airport is about 18.5 km away, LaGuardia Airport about 12.3 km, Teterboro Airport around 6 km, and JFK International roughly 27 km away, giving travelers flexibility depending on which airport they're flying into or out of.
Best for
This property suits budget-conscious travelers and families wanting a self-catered, home-like base near New York City rather than a full-service hotel experience. The full kitchen, laundry-adjacent ironing board, and kid-friendly designation make it practical for longer stays or those traveling with children, while the nearby bus stops and 20-minute proximity to Times Square appeal to sightseers who don't mind commuting into Manhattan.
Travel tips
Take advantage of the multiple bus stops within a few hundred meters (Tonnelle Ave and JFK Blvd stations) for quick access into New York City, since the ferry terminal is farther away at about 5.5 km. Note that parking availability has been mentioned as limited, so travelers arriving by car should plan accordingly. Budget about 20 minutes to reach Times Square and roughly 15 minutes to MetLife Stadium, and confirm check-in/check-out procedures and any host platform requirements in advance to avoid surprises.
What guests say
Guests consistently praise the bright, open-concept layout and the airy, social feel it creates, along with a smooth check-in process supported by clear ID verification and an outside security camera that added to a sense of safety. Some reviewers noted footstep noise from people staying above, and limited parking availability was mentioned as a downside. Other feedback pointed to friction around checkout flexibility, a separate booking/verification platform that felt cumbersome, and dissatisfaction with how a maintenance issue (a power outage) was handled, requiring photo evidence before a fix was arranged. Despite these logistical frustrations, most guests found the property a suitable and comfortable base for visiting New York.
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