Best New York City-Littleitaly holiday apartments

The Little Italy neighbourhood of lower Manhattan has a special place in the heart of most New Yorkers. Historically, it was where most Italian immigrants lived and worked upon their arrival in the United States. Featured in a range of movies, TV shows and computer games, the area enjoyed a reputation as a hideout for the Mafia and Italian organised crime rings for many years. However, much has changed, and the district is now home to exclusive Italian boutiques and eateries. With so much history and culture to absorb, the only way to fully appreciate this area is to base yourself in a holiday apartment in Little Italy, as you will get to see the local way of life close-up – something not possible if you decide to stay in a local hotel.

Holiday Apartments in Little Italy Have Style and Seclusion in Abundance

As well as a dazzling range of Italian restaurants and stores, Little Italy is also renowned for its love of street festivals. The feast of San Gennaro was originally a one-day celebration of Italian faith and customs that welcomed new immigrants to the city. However, the celebration in honour of the Patron Saint of Naples has transformed into a street festival that spans 11 days. The festivities take place along Mulberry Street, and they include activities for children, live music, street performances and a lot of food! This kind of culture and history simply cannot be appreciated by hiding yourself away in a hotel. However, renting a holiday apartment in New York will put you right at the heart of the community – a great place to absorb all that Little Italy has to offer.

Chic Holiday Accommodation in Little Italy

Despite the modernisation of Little Italy, you don’t have to wander far before you get a flavour of the old district. Many of the streets still feature cobblestone roads and the classic 6-storey buildings that used to house dozens of Italian immigrants. Also in the area are the original St. Patrick’s Cathedral Building and the original NYPD police headquarters. And of course, no visit to Little Italy should pass by without sampling some of the famous cuisine – prepared by Italian Americans with love and centuries of tradition. Renting holiday accommodation in Bowery not only immerses you in local life, it provides a luxurious base in which you can escape the millions of tourists that descend on New York every single year.

The 9flats website is home to thousands of private holiday homes around the world. The service offered by 9flats has been compared to couchsurfing in Little Italy – but with one major difference. The 9flats website gives you the opportunity to rent a luxurious holiday residence all of your own, so you can enjoy living like a millionaire – if only for a few days.