Australians love travelling overseas, and there's nowhere more popular than New York. And the Big Apple is also the place where we spend more money while travelling than anywhere else. New figures have revealed that over 530,000 Aussie travellers spend the most of their hard-earned money in New York each year, with the average price for a hotel room being $317 per night, higher than any other destination for Australians. 'There is nowhere else like it in the world - it really is a unique city that is edgier than Sydney or Melbourne,' Hotels.com regional director Katherine Cole told Daily Mail Australia. The Affinia Manhattan is the most popular hotel among the 530,000 Australians that flock to New York City each year . 'New York has always been the number one with Australians, and the most expensive. That hasn't changed in the past five years,' Ms Cole said. Ms Cole said that when searching for accommodation, Australians look for value for money and location above all. Despite Australians being keen bargain hunters, New York still draws a crowd, with some of the most popular hotels to stay at including the Park Central New York Hotel, the iconic Roosevelt Hotel, and the luxurious Belvedere Hotel. Hotels.com have compiled a list of the ten most popular places in New York with Australians, with the top choice being the Affinia Manhattan. The boutique hotel is located on Seventh Avenue at 31st Street in Manhattan, and captures the best of the bustling New York City atmosphere. Second on the list is Wyndham New Yorker on Eighth Avenue, another four-star hotel located in the heart of Manhattan . Affinia Manhattan . Wyndham New Yorker . Row Nyc . The Manhattan At Times Square Hotel . Park Central New York Hotel . The Roosevelt Hotel, New York City . The Edison Hotel . Pod 51 . The Belvedere Hotel . Salisbury Hotel . Boasting a glamorous ballroom, designer event space, and architecturally stunning high ceilings, the hotel is a clear hit with Australians looking to experience the best that the city has to offer. The midtown hotel is located at the intersection of Madison Square Garden, and is just moments away from the iconic Times Square and Fifth Avenue shopping district. The four-star hotel offers spacious hotel rooms, a bar and dining area, a fitness centre, and in-room childcare. Second on the list is Wyndham New Yorker on Eighth Avenue, another four-star hotel located in the heart of Manhattan. The premier hotel styles itself as a blend of  Art deco design and urban flair, and has housed countless celebrities under its roof, including President John F. Kennedy, boxer Muhammad Ali, and actress Jennifer Hudson. The hotel is just moments away from tourist attractions such as Macy's Herald Square, the Empire State Building, and Central Park. The luxurious rooms offer plush beds, flat screen TVs, and stellar New York City views. Row NYC Hotel takes the bronze medal, standing tall with 27 storeys and 1,331-rooms, which used to boast an iconic neon 'M' sign on the very top of the building. Row NYC stands tall with 27 storeys and 1,331-rooms, which used to boast an iconic neon 'M' sign on the very top of the building . The hotel underwent a $140 million renovation in 2010, and now features a three-storey lobby made entirely from glass . Number four on the list is The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel and is ideal for city slickers . The hotel is just blocks away from the Rockefeller Center, the Museum of Modern Art, Times Square and the Broadway Theater District . The hotel underwent a $140 million renovation in 2010, and now features a three-storey lobby made entirely from glass, with an illuminated grand staircase and glass elevators. 'This hotel is right in the middle of the action of Manhattan, which tells me that Australians like to be in the middle of the action,' said Ms Cole. Number four on the list is The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel, which pairs what Aussies love the most in an overseas destination- location and accommodation. It is an ideal hotel for city-slickers, just a few blocks away from the Rockefeller Center, the Museum of Modern Art, Times Square and the Broadway Theater District. Park Central New York is number five on the top ten list, and is a 31-storey hotel with 935 rooms . Located right in the middle of midtown Manhattan, the Park Central is an historic hotel, with Eleanor Roosevelt owning her own suite . The Roosevelt Hotel is number six on the list, and opened it's doors to New York City during the Jazz Age . The hotel brands itself as the pinnacle of uptown New York glamour and iconic style . 'All of these hotels are quite centrally located, which is perfect for Australians looking to be right in the heart of the city,' said Ms Cole. Park Central New York is number five, and is a 31-storey hotel with 935 rooms. Located right in the middle of midtown Manhattan, the Park Central is considered an historic hotel, with Eleanor Roosevelt owning her own suite. The hotel is often used for casting calls and parties, and is centrally located to be just moments away from the iconic Central Park. The Belvedere Hotel was built in the 1920's and has therefore been serving the city's many visitors for nearly 100 years. Architecturally designed in the art-deco style, the hotel is nestled right in the middle of the city's theatre district and offers something for every Broadway fanatic. 'Part of the appeal of New York is that it is one of the most popular cities in the world and is featured in movies and television shows,' Ms Cole said . The Hotel Edison is number six on the list, and encapsulates art deco with more modern style interior design . Pod 51 is one of the more contemporary hotels on the list, and sells itself on surprising details and modern flair . 'Part of the appeal of New York is that it is one of the most popular cities in the world and is featured in movies and television shows,' Ms Cole said. 'It's very unique and is on every travellers bucket list- a must see destination along with London, Tokyo and Rome,' she said. 'Given the exchange rate, the hotels are offering great value at the moment, and my key recommendation would be to get over there while it stays that way.' The other most popular hotels on the list include the Roosevelt Hotel, New York City, the Edison Hotel, Pod 51, the Belvedere Hotel, and the Salisbury Hotel. Ms Cole said that there was a very interesting mix between traditional, historic hotels, such as the Roosevelt and Park Central, and more modern, sleek hotels such as Pod 51. The Belvedere Hotel is number nine on the list and is located right in the heart of Manhattan, celebrating almost 100 years in the city .
Over 530,000 Australians travel to New York City each year to soak in the culture and bustle of the Big Apple . On average, Aussies spend $317 per night on a room, more than any other tourist destination . Hotels.com have compiled a list of the top ten most popular hotels for Australians in New York . When booking accommodation, Australians look for value for money and location above all .