Hotels in Atlantic City

Best time to visit Atlantic City

The best time to visit Atlantic City is March – August. This seaside town experiences a pleasant breeze all through the spring and summer months. Average day time highs are around 80 degrees Fahrenheit, but the evenings are cooler, so remember to pack a sweater or a light jacket. Winter temperatures can dip below the freezing mark, but since most tourists visit Atlantic City for its casinos, any time is a good time to make the trip. Most hotels offer attractive discounts round the year to attract new guests as well as reward repeat visitors.

Getting around Atlantic City

Walking is the best way to explore Atlantic City. Most attractions are within a short distance of one another. When your feet need some rest, try the shaded rolling chairs which are manually pushed by operators anywhere on the boardwalk. You will be charged by the block, with a minimum fare of $5.00 USD. You can also hop on the Atlantic City’s Jitney minibuses that run along Pacific Avenue. They run 24 hours a day, and make stops at all the casinos and major attractions in the city. Cash fares are $2.25 USD and Frequent Rider Sheets of 10 rides costs $20.00 USD. If you plan to spend time exploring the city beyond the beach, boardwalk and casinos, consider renting a car. It is definitely worth checking for deals on car rentals with momondo.

Best places to stay in Atlantic City

Atlantic City is an ideal weekend destination on the Jersey Shore, where you will glide between your hotel room, lobby bars, casino floors, boutique shops and the boardwalk. In this city, time is somewhat fluid, as most of the glitzy hotels provide everything-under-one-roof. Their goal is to ensure that you rarely need to step out once you have checked in.

On the Atlantic City Boardwalk, check out Bally’s Atlantic City hotel that features an eye-catching Disney-like façade and luxurious rooms with expansive ocean views. You also have the opulent Caesars Atlantic City that recreates a Roman piazza with fountains and statues, offering subtle, Empire-inspired rooms with ocean views. Enjoy plush rooms and suites, and several luxurious amenities at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa. The hotel is home to several top celebrity chef-led restaurants, and 2 ultra-luxe spas.

Away from the boardwalk, consider the Golden Nugget Atlantic City hotel, a secluded property that offers contemporary rooms, a 24-hour casino, a sleek spa, and dozens of on-site bars and eateries. In the Marina District, check out Harrah’s Resort hotel that offers themed suites, a splendid indoor pool and hot tubs, and several dining options. At night, the resort’s pool area transforms into one of the most glamorous nightclubs in Atlantic City.

Cheap hotels in Atlantic City

In this ‘Las Vegas of the East’, where you want to spend most of your travel budget on shopping, dining, and gambling, it may be a good idea to look for cheaper hotels and save on accommodation. Check out the Super 8 Atlantic City hotel, just a 3-minute walk from the beach and Central Pier Arcade. You also have Atlantic City House, a simple hostel that is a 7-minute walk from the Boardwalk and the closest beach. Conveniently located near the Boardwalk Hall, consider the Ramada West that offers simple, comfortable rooms and several complimentary extras.

Atlantic City is characterized by its warm sandy beach, a 4-mile long boardwalk lined with street-side entertainment and casino hotels, plus plenty of shopping and dining options. While most visitors choose to spend their time between the beaches, boardwalk, and casinos, there are a few other sites and attractions that you may wish to explore. Here is a list of all the popular attractions.

• Relax on the sandy Atlantic City Beach or go swimming, sailing or surfing during ideal weather conditions.
• Stroll along the iconic Atlantic City Boardwalk that features a variety of shops, bars, restaurants, non-stop street-side entertainment and amusement park-style gaming arcades.
• Try your luck at slots and table games when you go casino-hopping at several hotels along the boardwalk. Crowd favorites include the casinos at Caesars Atlantic City, Bally’s Atlantic City, and Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa.
• Go shopping for premium brands at the shops in the Tangers Outlets mall.
• If you are traveling with kids, make a trip to Storybook Land, a 20-acre amusement park with children’s literature-themed rides.
• Visit the Atlantic City Aquarium that features several interactive, kid-friendly exhibits. Touch sharks, stingrays, and coral, and see other creatures like piranhas, terrapins, iguanas, and moon jellies.
• If you are visiting in summer or on weekends during fall, enjoy the thrilling rides and a wide variety of entertainment at Steel Pier.
• Head 5 miles outside Atlantic City to view the giant 6-story tall landmark statue of Lucy the Elephant.
• Climb the 228 steps of the 171-foot-tall black-and-white structure of the Absecon Lighthouse built in 1857. Don’t miss the art exhibits, shows and festivals hosted at the lighthouse.