Fred Theobald: Great place to be quiet in the city that never sleeps.
The Corcoran Group: One of the most peaceful and serene places in NYC and a great place to take a break from shopping. The gothic architecture is, for a better word, heavenly.
Miguelina Castillo: You feel in peace and relax when you get into this church. You forget the noisy city immediately
Charlotte Evans: Die and go to heaven just walking through the door... ogle the 8 million books(!)...take advantage of the air conditioning in the main reading room, a great place to work in peace and quiet.
Rabiah: Great place to study or get out of the heat quietly. Free wi-fi! Read more.
Mae-lou Koala: This is amazing to work in this place. It's so peaceful and beautiful, New Yorkers are very lucky!
4. Bryant Park
9.5
W 42nd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Midtown · 1228 tips and reviews
Sherry Taka: The Beautiful and peace park in the big city!!
Caner Göz: Yoga in the summer, ice skating in the winter. Free wifi, the outdoor seating, music events, open air library... Oasis of calm in Manhattan. Enjoy relaxing! Read more.
Marsha Tyszler: Free events & wifi are sweet, but relaxing is best on a quiet morning w/ nice weather and no crowds!
Kate: If you're looking for quiet and calm, in a beautiful spot, Tudor City Park/Greens is it. Regardless of season, it's gorgeous.
Rachel Gallagher: If you want a quiet place to read, or simply feel removed from big city living for awhile, there is no better spot than Tudor City Park.
Chris Pollone: An oasis in the urban jungle. Get a sandwich at Tudor Gourmet or some Halal at XPL food truck and grab some bench. Peaceful.
Valeria Votolevskaya: Authentic keys are adorable, so are the rings, earings and other peaces of jewellery...you just can't do anything but fall in love with all of them💙💎
Victoria U.: Never been before? Start from the top floor and walk down. There are great views of 5th Ave from the Patel Phillipe Mezzanine and it's incredibly quiet. A lovely romantic spot.
Gerson Roque: The loveliest place where I find peace and tranquility !
Léna Le Rolland: This place is incredible, beautiful and peaceful ! Totally fell in love w/ few years ago. I could spend hours and hours by the fountain...
María Bello: It is a must to see at New York. I feel happy here. I like the sculptures, the fountains and the trees. A marvelous enviroment.
Ignacio Dominis: The best place in the city to disconnect a little bit and relax.
12. Lantern's Keep
7.9
49 W 44th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave.), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Midtown East · 108 tips and reviews
The Blonde Gourmand: Good option in Midtown. Quiet and small with prohibition-era cocktails.
Tracey Churray: Lovely, quiet cocktail bar tucked in the Iroquois Hotel. Nice spot to get away from midtown craziness.
Dipsology: If you're looking for great cocktails in Midtown, look no further. We like it best for late-night and on Saturdays when it's quieter and the suits have moved elsewhere.
14. J&J Fine Nails
7.7
146 E 55th St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
Spa · Midtown East · 12 tips and reviews
Carly Litman: Always quiet and relaxing. Mani/pedi/massage is my favorite combo!
Foodie Oodie: $20 mani/pedis are all the rage! Clean , calm enviornment, massage chairs that put u to sleep & staff highly professional. a win win.
Natalija Josimov: Get there before 5pm for the $20 M-W mani/pedi special. Also, Mondays seem to be the least busy in general. Mary's chair massage is the best!
15. Minamoto Kitchoan
8.6
509 Madison Ave (btwn E 52nd & E 53rd St), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · Midtown East · 38 tips and reviews
Michelle R: Deliciou, calm atmosphere. The store associates selectively greet people though, which I hate. Great for important office gifts.
Zachary Martz: Japanese dessert shop. Great spot for matcha & peach desserts and gifts.
Justin: Going to relocate soon to Madison b/w 52nd and 53rd. Closed til July 10th.