Pod 39
Small rooms, low rates, and a rooftop bar in a 1918 arcade.
145 East 39th Street, Murray Hill, New York, NY, 10016Opens a live Booking.com search for this hotel · we may earn a commission
What Pod 39 actually is
Pod 39 occupies a 1918 building on East 39th Street that was originally a residence for single men, which suits the Pod format — compact, efficiently designed rooms at rates well below the Murray Hill average. Some categories use bunk beds, which brings the price down further.
The rooftop is the surprise: a vaulted brick arcade with open arches looking out over Midtown, operating as a bar with a taco counter. It is one of the more atmospheric rooftop spaces in the city and is open to the public. Grand Central is a five-minute walk, and Koreatown and the Empire State Building are close.
What stands out
- 01 Rooftop bar set in a 1918 vaulted brick arcade
- 02 Compact rooms at well below Midtown average rates
- 03 Bunk configurations for solo and budget travellers
- 04 Five minutes' walk to Grand Central
Rooms and suites
Bunk Pod
Sleeps 2Bunk beds, lowest rate, private bathroom
Queen Pod
Sleeps 2Compact queen room
King Pod
Sleeps 2Largest category with seating
Room names and availability vary by season — the live inventory is on the booking page.
Facilities and amenities
- Rooftop bar
- 24-hour front desk
- Communal lounge
- Luggage storage
- Air conditioning
- Restaurant
- Laundry service
- Business services
- Elevator
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
Eating and drinking on site
| Pod 39 Rooftop | Bar and tacos in the arcade |
|---|---|
| Salvation Taco | Mexican |
Where it sits
Between Grand Central and the Empire State Building, mostly residential, mostly quiet. Reliable value for a central Manhattan address.
Nearest transit
- ▸33 St (6)
- ▸Grand Central–42 St (4, 5, 6, 7, S)
- ▸34 St–Herald Sq (B, D, F, M, N, Q, R, W)
What's nearby
- ▸Empire State Building
- ▸The Morgan Library & Museum
- ▸Grand Central Terminal
- ▸Curry Hill on Lexington Avenue
- ▸Koreatown
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Questions people ask about Pod 39
How small are the rooms?
Very compact — typically around 9 to 14 square metres. They are efficiently designed with private bathrooms, and the low rate is the point.
Is the rooftop open to non-guests?
Yes, the arcade rooftop bar is open to the public and is a destination in its own right.