While people might flock to New York City year-round for a glimpse of its dramatic skylines and cultural landmarks, locals know there are tens of thousands of miles to be explored beyond Manhattan. The best Catskills hotels and Hudson Valley retreats offer a quiet respite from the flashing lights of the city and a place to check in with your thoughts after a busy work season.
Head north of the five boroughs for a day (or weekend), and you’ll find yourself immersed in its state parks, acres of countryside, and lush history—evidenced by the wealth of antique shops that dot the surrounding cities. Boutique hotels and chic cabins are just part of the territory among upstate New York hot spots like Kingston, Woodstock, and Hudson, and these 15 below are some of our editors’ favorite places to stay in the Hudson Valley and the Catskills regions all year-round. Read on for family-friendly getaways, cozy spots that are flush with amenities and views, romantic retreats, along with several spots to get your hygge on in the wilderness.
Hudson Valley & Catskills Hotels
Perks: On-site farm-to-table restaurant, close proximity to hiking trails, mountain views
Moody, modern, and mid-century all in one, The Henson made a big splash with its arrival in 2024, which we celebrated as one of the best hotels around the world. “I felt I saw something new and beautiful everywhere I turned at the Henson,” says commerce director Rachel Fletcher when she visited. “The backyard features gardens where herbs are grown for the restaurant and a walking trail borders the property. Meanwhile, the roof deck makes for a beautiful view of the rolling mountains and a chance to sip your morning coffee.” 16 ensuite guest rooms are nestled in a wooded part of the Hudson Valley, with close proximity to hiking trails, ample outdoor space, and—in the right season—unparalleled foliage tours. “It’s a beautiful landing pad for everything the Catskills has to offer,” Fletcher added. From $275 per night.
Perks: Outdoor yoga, glamping cabins, proximity to skiing, sauna
You’ll find plenty to do any season of the year at the Eastwind Hotel and Bar. The 1920s-era lodge, located in the so-called “gem of the Catskills,” offers guests a smorgasbord of experiences: Stay in one of the Lushna glamping cabins on the property or book a more traditional guest room that comes decked out with high end linens and Scandinavian-style vintage furniture. When Mother Nature blesses the area with heavy snow, tee up for a day of skiing at nearby Windham and Hunter mountains, post up with s’mores in front of the fire pits on the property, or unwind in its Finnish-style sauna. Weather permitting, the nearby hiking trails have your name written on them, as do the yoga mats that you can use to get your flow on with some brisk outdoor yoga. From $221 per night.
Perks: On-site tavern, riverside restaurant, adjoining shop, design award winner
When The Wing founder Audrey Gelman opened the Brooklyn homeware shop Six Bells, she channeled her penchant for worldbuilding into the fictional English village called Barrow’s Green, which forms the inspiration for the store’s country-inspired wares. Last year, she brought Barrow Green to life via an 1850s farmhouse upstate New York retreat in Rosendale she called The Six Bells Inn. The hotel’s Tyrolean style—featuring custom wall treatments, Swedish antiques, and cottagecore prints—make this inn feel steeped in another era without sacrificing any modern amenities. “The core of The Six Bells ethos isn’t prissy provenance, it’s nostalgia—and optimism,” as global features director Sam Cochran puts it. Any of its 11 charming rooms and suites would form a dreamy backdrop for a weekend away from the hustle and bustle of the Big Apple. From $486 per night.
Perks: Mountain views, proximity to hiking trails, waterfalls, and forests, dog-friendly
The Hotel Lilien is situated in “quite possibly one of the best vantage points for fall foliage in the Catskills,” says Fletcher. Smack dab in the middle of several forests and mountain ranges (Kaaterskill, Catskill Park, Indian Head Wilderness, Hunter Mountain) you’re within a short drive of gorgeous hikes, waterfalls, and nature walks—when you’re not too busy admiring the property's exquisitely curated vintage decor and restored interiors. Take Fletcher’s advice: Stay in one of the dog-friendly deck rooms or any accommodation on the back of the property for uninterrupted forest views. From $282 per night.
Perks: Metro-North accessible from NYC, riverside, isolated cabin stays, proximity to hiking trails
Located just a few Metro North train stops from New York City, Kingston is full of industrial charm—and the Hutton Brickyards offers up a healthy heaping of it for those who want a change of scenery. Located on 100 acres of prime real estate along Hudson’s riverfront, this series of 31 cabins are a welcome sight if you’ve gotten used to checking into average hotel rooms, which ensures you never have to lift a finger (or leave the room entirely) by delivering breakfast straight to your door each morning. Of course, the surrounding trails are too good to pass up while you're here. Spend your days exploring the great outdoors on nature walks, blissed out at the spa on the property, or sampling entrees and desserts at the on-site restaurant—all within plain view of the Hudson river. From $249 per night.
Perks: Farm stay, isolated cabin stays, on-site dining room and bar, spa, pool, hot tub
A stay at Wildflower Farms certainly doesn’t come cheap, but the investment may be well worth it for a taste of some of the best hospitality upstate New York has to offer. Comprised of 65 freestanding cabins and cottages, the property gets its warm and cozy aesthetic thanks to AD PRO design duo Ward + Gray. A small scale farm on the grounds that includes sheep, donkeys, and chickens give you a sampling of country living, while the onsite dining room and bar serving American fare keep you well-fed and buzzing. If you want a low-key spa day, check into the resort’s soothing wellness center, or contemplate the great beyond from the outdoor pool and hot tub. From $999 per night.
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Perks: Tennis courts, pool, golf course, on-site restaurant
In the charming Ulster County town of Accord, Inness is another sprawling compound of cabins that feels like its own village, complete with a shop, restaurant, swimming pool, golf course, and a few tennis courts to keep you occupied—so much so that you might never have to leave the property. Just as impressive as the amenities are the design accolades it's racked up. AD senior design editor Hannah Martin admired Inness’ interiors on a trip during the hotel’s inaugural season: “Gnarled wood stools, Shaker-esque dining chairs, and rustic ceramics mix with fresh designs, like a lighting collection made in partnership with Brooklyn-based Roll & Hill or seriously covetable kitchens by Plain English.” From $629 per night.
Perks: Japandi-style, large spa menu, forest immersion
Arguably one of the buzziest new hotels that has opened in the Catskills within the last few years, celebs and design lovers flock to Japandi-influenced Piaule–with great reason. The breathtaking spa alone, where massages and healing sessions alike are on the menu, allow visitors to submerge themselves in hot pools or enjoy a mineral soak while taking in a panoramic view of the woods below. From $534 per night.
Perks: Skiing proximity, isolated cabin stays, soaking tubs, oculus, ice rink, family-friendly
This design-minded mountain lodge and luxury hotel is located within three minutes of a ski lift, so you know exactly what you’re booking in for. Still, it ensures that when you’re not playing snow bunny, base camp is as cozy as possible. It houses 38 rooms in the black A-frame lodge that makes up its main quarters, with 11 new cabins offside (complete with soaking tubs and an oculus for stargazing) if you want even more privacy. Roaring fireplaces and lush furnishings in the communal areas are a definite perk, but there’s even an ice rink where you can attempt some spins or perfect your double axel. For parents: There’s a play zone designated for children, so at least one of you can enjoy the sauna completely unbothered. From $225 per night.
Perks: Cabins, pool, on-site pond, proximity to hiking trails
If you’re pining for an upscale A-frame experience, book into Callicoon Hills, a loose assortment of guest rooms that take shape as the aforementioned cabins or a boarding house and deck house that fall somewhere closer to a traditional hotel experience. Choose your own adventure between the king-size pool or on-site pond located on the property’s 23 acres or breathe in some fresh mountain air along the tangle of trails that are situated just a stone’s throw away. Its rooms resemble stylish Alpine getaways, where tasteful vintage furniture mingles with modern amenities like built-in heating and AC units. From $182 per night.
Perks: Design-lover stay, historic, gym, juice bar, proximity to Hudson
Former AD editor Nora Taylor described Hudson’s The Maker hotel as ”the perfect escape for design lovers” and delighted in the property’s collection of over 1,000 lights and lamps. Most of the furniture in the revamped historical structures–there are three total–is reclaimed or restored vintage and stocked with luxe accoutrements such as a high end gym and juice bar. When you’re ready to venture out, you’ll find yourself in the heart of all that downtown Hudson has to offer, including great food and more antique shops than you likely have time to browse. From $546 per night.
Perks: Hot tub, riverside, fly-fishing classes, proximity to hiking trails
“The birthplace of fly fishing in America,” is in the Western Catskills, on the banks of the Willowemoc—or so Audrey’s Farmhouse suggests, owners of the Livingston Manor Fly Fishing Club. This is a mountain retreat suitable for fly fishing enthusiasts, intermediates, or even beginners, as they offer intro classes. A wood fired hot tub is a great distraction in case the crowd isn’t so outdoor-activity oriented, and the interiors are each decorated like a fisherman’s lodge meets American Colonial detail. Even these far reaches of the Catskill mountains are not immune to the natural wine bars and craft breweries we love back in the city, so if you’re looking to venture out of the creek and into an establishment, there’s plenty around. From $299 per night.
Private Homes and Cabins
Perks: Cedar barrel hot tub, stargazing, wood-burning fireplace, separate structure for guest room
Everything about this 1800s cabin, tastefully decorated with midcentury furnishings, is picture perfect, but the cedar barrel hot tub is what makes it really worth the visit. When you’re not indulging in a soak under the stars, enjoy the hillside views, curl up by the wood burning fireplace, or catch up on your beauty rest in the detached guest studio. From $300 per night.
Perks: Panoramic mountain views, wood-burning fireplace, secluded stay
This ultramodern property just 15 minutes away from Woodstock is one of our favorite treehouse Airbnbs, offering a luxe off-the-grid experience for seasoned (or beginner) glampers. Sweeping floor-to-ceiling windows that frame panoramic views of the forest and overlook a peaceful pond and hot tub with breathtaking mountain views. Indoors, you’ll find all clean lines and pine, along with a wood burning fireplace, to set the scene for a cozy, relaxating stay. From $375 per night.
Perks: Panoramic mountain views, family-friendly, fire pit
This A-frame outside Tannersville is the exact sort of mountain retreat that design-minded vacationers will fall for, with its 10-foot windows, clean wood-paneled interiors, and airy open floor plan. It overlooks broad views of the Catskills Mountains to meet your nature quotient and even offers a sauna for travelers who prefer the more restorative aspects of vacation. This place also sleeps six so it’s even better shared with friends. From $309 per night.
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