Hell's Kitchen luggage storage

All about Hell's Kitchen luggage storage

One of the coolest neighborhoods in New York City, Hell’s Kitchen flies under the radar when compared to the East Village, SoHo, or even Nolita these days. But this NYC mainstay has been a go-to area for nightlife and shopping dating back to Manhattan’s Sex and the City glory days.  

This neighborhood’s peculiar name has a highly debatable origin, but its history is well documented. Situated on the west side of Midtown Manhattan along the former industrial waterfront, the neighborhood has seen a dozen iterations. It was a stronghold for Irish immigrant communities and gangsters before settling on a trendy quiet residential area.

Some of NYC’s best views can be found at Hudson River Park, and its streets are lined with boutiques and vintage shops that are far more interesting than the retail spaces of Midtown. The restaurant scene is as good in Hell’s Kitchen as it is anywhere else in Manhattan, although the scene is more approachable and tables are easier to snag. A visit to the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is also recommended if you have even a passing interest in the subject.

It's a decidedly authentic experience, and you'll spend plenty of time living like a local when shopping or dining in Hell’s Kitchen. That makes it more interesting to explore, especially if you’re walking around. And if you need to store luggage near Hell's Kitchen, Bounce has luggage storage facilities in the neighborhood that make it easy to drop the bags off while you explore or shop. 

Getting around Hell’s Kitchen 

Hell’s Kitchen is situated on the west side of Midtown between 34th and 59th streets and 8th and 12th avenues. A substantial portion of the neighborhood hugs the waterfront of the Hudson River. The area is served by two different train stations on multiple subway lines along with a few bus routes running across town. The neighborhood is walkable from some areas in Midtown along with the Garment District and Upper West Side. 

Hell’s Kitchen train connections 

The neighborhood is situated with short subway rides of Manhattan’s major rail hubs for long-distance trains. To get from Penn Station (and nearby attractions like Madison Square Garden or the Empire State Building) to Hell’s Kitchen, you can take C or E trains from 50th Street Station. For trains at Grand Central Terminal, you can take the M42 crosstown in about 20 minutes.

Taking the subway to Hell’s Kitchen 

Like essentially anywhere in Manhattan, you're never far from a subway stop in Hell's Kitchen. Two subway stations serve the neighborhood with connections to half a dozen subway lines, and you'll also be able to walk to neighboring stations like 34th Street if you need to hop on other routes. 

• 50th Street Station: C and E trains running up and down Manhattan. 
• 42nd Street-Port Authority Bus Terminal: A, C, E, or N trains connecting Hell's Kitchen with other neighborhoods in Manhattan and Brooklyn.  

Bus services in Hell’s Kitchen

The M11, M12, M31, M34 SBS, M42, and M50 buses are routed through Hell’s Kitchen and are ideal for going crosstown for shorter trips. 

Getting here from the airport 

• JFK Airport: You’ll have to take a combination of public transit methods and it will take 60 to 90 minutes. The Jamaica AirTrain runs from JFK to Jamaica Station, and transfers to the E Train to 50th Street. 
• LaGuardia Airport: LaGuardia’s Q70-SBS Shuttle bus will get you to transfers at Hoyt Ave/31 St Stop. From there, the N Train runs to 49th Street Station and the whole trip takes just under an hour. 
• Newark Airport: It takes about an hour to get to 50th Street Station in Hell’s Kitchen from Newark Airport via the PATH train from the airport and the E train. 

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