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Located roughly 2-3 hours north of NYC, nestled west of the Hudson River and east of the PA/NY state border, the Catskill Mountains have long been an “upstate” destination for New Yorkers. It’s where the Field Mag team prefers to escape to, if we’re not heading further north to the Adirondacks.
Besides the rich array of year-round outdoor activities the region offers, like skiing, hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and waterfalls etc, the area is home to countless well-designed boutique hotels and resorts reflective of the taste of its New York City visitors (especially those from design-obsessed Brooklyn), each with their own je ne sais quoi. Take for instance, the popular Wylder Windham, a high-end, kid-friendly resort featuring a swimming pool or the barebones Roscoe Motel, a perfectly lo-fi fly fishing retreat with a loyal following. And while there are dozens of impressive Catskills cabin rentals, sometimes you just don't want to deal with Airbnb fees and taking out the trash.
Beyond the mountains, charming towns in the eastern Catskills like Woodstock, New Paltz, Tannersville, and Kingston are popular hot spots. On the western flank, areas around Lumberland, Narrowsburg, Callicoon, and Livingston Manor are hotbeds of art, food, and cabin culture. Each community scattered throughout the rolling hills features its fair share of cute main streets, live music, local wineries and cozy coffee shops, all set against the backdrop of Catskill Mountains—the perfect places to hang after a long day exploring outside.
Field Mag's Top Catskills Resorts
- Piaule Catskill — Catskill, NY
- Camptown — Leeds, NY
- Callicoon Hills — Callicoon Center, NY
- Inness — Accord, NY
- Troutbeck — Amenia, NY
- Wildflower Farms — Gardiner, NY
- Getaway — Eastern Catskills, NY
- Hotel Lilien — Tannersville, NY
- Eastwind Hotel Oliverea Valley — Oliverea, NY
- Little Cat Lodge — Hillsdale, NY
- AutoCamp Catskills — Saugerties, NY
- Scribner's Catskill Lodge — Hunter, NY
- Deer Mountain Inn — Tannersville, NY
- Urban Cowboy — Big Indian, NY
- Starlite Motel — Kerhonkson, NY
There’s no bad time of year to visit the Catskills, either, as each season offers its own slice of beauty. The region is probably at its best, however, in Fall, as it offers crisp, picturesque hiking and cozy nights— an excellent combo.
The following collection of upstate New York hotels offer up a range of styles of stays in a region as diverse and unique as each property. Many have their own restaurants and taverns, along with the area's characteristic thoughtful design. Spread throughout the Catskill region, each option is an awesome basecamp for exploring during a weekend getaway or a relaxing destination by itself.
The 15 Best Catskills Hotels, Lodges, & Resorts Within 3 Hours of NYC
Piaule Catskill
Location: Catskill, NY
Distance from NYC: 115 miles
Located on 50 pristine acres of rolling Catskill landscape, Piaule landscape hotel boasts 24 modular cabins, an on-site spa with an indoor pool, wellness experiences, and a restaurant, all decked out in organic minimalist design. Founded by designers of a homeware brand of the same name, chic sheets, tableware, towels, and more can be found throughout the lodgings, and are all available to purchase.
Price: $534/night
Camptown
Location: Leeds, NY
Distance to NYC: 120 miles
Opened in March 2023, Camptown is a new hotel retreat located at the base of the Catskill mountains. Accommodations include a renovated motor lodge with 24 guest suites and 26 stand-alone log cabins painted in a variety of bold earth tones. Each suite is outfitted with a thoughtful mixture of vintage and modern furniture, paired with custom woodwork and local art. An on-site restaurant highlights Jaliscan flavors, local histories, and fresh produce.
Callicoon Hills
Location: Callicoon Center, NY
Distance to NYC: 116 miles
Featuring 65 guest rooms throughout a central lodge, pool house, and mini-motel, Callicoon Hills is a sprawling retreat complete with a restaurant, coffee shop, and outdoor pool. Decked out in thoughtful contemporary-meets-rustic style, the whole property is designed to be a relaxed, community-centered retreat in nature.
Price: $212/night
Inness
Location: Accord, NY
Distance to NYC: 97 miles
Launched in 2021 by a team of New York City partners, including restaurateur and trained architect Taavo Somer, Inness is a palatial upstate retreat set on 225 acres, and not one has gone to waste. The property features it all, from a golf course, organic farm, tennis courts, and pools, to 28 individual cabins and a 12-room farmhouse, all awash in sophisticated contemporary New England style.
Price: $399/night
Troutbeck
Location: Amenia, NY
Distance to NYC: 97 miles
Geared towards the New York City creative crowd, Troutbeck is a 250-year-old property that offers up 86 guestrooms across a cozy stone manor and clapboard cottages. There’s an outdoor pool, tennis courts, and a recently built fitness center housed in contemporary barns for yoga classes and more. The grounds also host a walled garden, hammocks, and picnic sites, with complimentary bicycles are available to glide through it all.
Price: $430/night
Wildflower Farms
Location: Gardiner, NY
Distance to NYC: 97 miles
An actual working farm, Wildflower Farms features 65 cabins and cottages spread throughout rolling hills and on-site hiking trails, with a sprawling indoor/outdoor lodge at the center. Fresh produce from the farm offers up a host of seasonal dining options, while the on-site wellness center incorporates botanicals into spa treatments. And before you go, do some shopping at the carefully curated front desk shop.
Price: $900/night
Postcard Cabins — Eastern/Western
Location: Catskill, NY
Distance to NYC: 120 miles
Lodging company Postcard Cabins (formerly Getaway) hosts glampsites across the nation just a few hours outside major cities and in New York State, there are actually two different sites on either side of Catskill Park. Each contains a smattering of prefab cabins with contemporary interiors and kitchenettes, hot showers, fire pits for bonfires, and plenty of nature to explore.
Price: $177/night
(Use discount code FIELDMAG for $25 off any booking)
Hotel Lilien
Location: Tannersville, NY
Distance to NYC: 119 miles
Renovated and redesigned in 2022, Hotel Lilien combines modern art and furnishings with stunning original 1890s woodwork throughout 18 rooms. On-site amenities include a pool, billiards, fireplaces, and a "gear bar" with seasonal equipment, and the hotel is located just minutes from Hunter Mountain for a cozy winter ski weekend.
Price: $200/night
Eastwind Hotel Oliverea Valley
Location: Oliverea, NY
Distance to NYC: 130 miles
This newly opened, 30-room hotel just west of Phoenicia is the second Catskills location for Eastwind and the first fully custom-built property. With distinctly Scandinavian vibes, the hillside retreat features Lushna cabin suites and mini A-frames, an outdoor pool, barrel saunas, and communal fire pits. The beautiful Dandelion Restaurant & Bar caters to those looking to hunker down and enjoy a holiday on-site.
Price: $280/night
Little Cat Lodge
Location: Hillsdale, NY
Distance to NYC: 128 miles
Opened in 2022 and located equidistant from Boston and New York City, Little Cat Lodge is comprised of twelve stylish guestrooms, two suites and a tavern. Nearby Catamount Resort offers skiing in the winter and zip-lining in the warmer months, plus the usual hiking and biking trails abound.
Price: $345/night
AutoCamp Catskills
Location: Saugerties, NY
Distance to NYC: 111 miles
The second East Coast location from California-based lodging-company AutoCamp, their family-friendly Catskills property features characteristic mid-mod design, Airstreams, prefab cabins, and a central lodge. Activities included rock climbing, yoga, forest bathing, and more, and the on-site cafe serves morning coffee among other goodies.
Price: $167/night
Scribner's Catskill Lodge
Location: Hunter, NY
Distance to NYC: 127 miles
Founded amongst the buzz of the famed music festival Woodstock and the opening of Hunter Mountain Ski Bowl in the 1960s, this mountain lodge retains the charm of decades past, but with updated contemporary design that attracts flocks of New Yorkers to this day. Highlights include an outdoor swimming pool, a stylish main lodge, in-room dining, a highly-rated on-site restaurant, and 20 acres of mountainside to explore.
Price: $275/night
Deer Mountain Inn
Location: Tannersville, NY
Distance to NYC: 124 miles
Rumored to once belong to the Depression-era gangster, Jack "Leggs" Diamond, this 1880s mountain chalet mixes rustic hunting lodge vibes with Victorian-era furnishings for a property that looks straight out of the history books. Contemporary creature comforts have been integrated, however, so expect luxury linens, room service, and a restaurant and bar with hop cocktails.
Price: $325/night
Urban Cowboy
Location: Big Indian, NY
Distance to NYC: 120 miles
Nestled amidst the Catskills, the popular Urban Cowboy Hotel marries bohemian chic with a Great American West aesthetic. Brightly patterned guest rooms are spread across a host of log boarding houses, with an on-site sauna and rustic restaurant and lounge available to truly unwind.
Price: $265/night
Starlite Motel
Location: Kerhonkson, NY
Distance to NYC: 102 miles
The Starlite Hotel is a recently renovated motor lodge in the Catskill foothills of the Hudson Valley. There's a bar, restaurant, and pool on-site, as well as a charming renovated camper van that's also available to rent.
Price: $195/night
Published 11-19-2023
Updated 10-18-2024
