Isolde

New York’s Financial District isn’t all just skyscrapers and offices. Five minutes from Wall Street subway, this bright studio is the perfect home for a stay in the city. Fourteen floors up, the space feels airy and light, with a large window providing ample natural light. With a zig-zag layout, it seems less like a studio and more private than you'd expect. Its modern and fresh interiors align with the modern communal facilities that this building has to offer. Check out the 24/7 state-of-the-art fitness centre, as well as a stylish residents’ lounge, games area, and co-working space. And we should probably mention the incredible rooftop terrace with panoramic views of the entire city. Studio living is perfect when you’ll be spending most of your time out here gazing at the scenery – a chilled glass of wine is optional. When you get back down to earth, take a ten-minute walk southwest to the green space of Battery Park, or ten minutes northwest to the shining heights of the World Trade Center Plaza. Plus, the iconic Brooklyn Bridge is only half a mile away, meaning you can strut into hip Brooklyn in half an hour, or hail a yellow cab (just for the experience).

Home truths:
*The apartment might look different from the photos, as the host regularly refreshes the decor, layout, and furniture
*Smoking is not permitted anywhere, even in the outdoor spaces
*You'll need to pay for street parking or a parking lot – but at less than five minutes from Wall Street subway, a car might not be necessary
*You'll have an HDMI cable and Chromecast in the studio, as the TV does not have cable
*There's no private washing machine or dryer, but the building has an excellent communal laundry room
*The rooftop will be open seasonally, not all year round
*Nearby traffic and construction can get noisy, but the host can provide a white noise machine or earplugs
*Pets are allowed, but you'll need to pay extra fees