I love Christmas time in New York City, it is one of the most festive and beautiful times of the year. It's also a shopping paradise, not just for designer clothes and electronic toys - if you like unique items, artisan gifts, handicrafts and souvenirs, you've come to the right place.

From mid-November to January, Christmas markets are held throughout the city, selling jewelry, clothing, crafts, and more. If you don't want to do much shopping, go for the atmosphere, many markets offer fantastic food and warm drinks.

I love this Mark for one simple reason, it's at the top of Central Park and it feels like Kevin alone in New York. The ice skating rink in Central Park is close, the Plaza Hotel and 5th Ave., all the places that made the film famous.

Operating time : Until December 24th
Opening hours : Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; closes on December 24th at 4 p.m.
Address : West 59th Street and Broadway

For me it is the most romantic place in the Big Apple! In the middle of the skyscrapers in this small park, the view is breathtaking, the ice skating rink is the center of the market, around it there are numerous small glass houses that sell delicious food and sweet little things, many of them handmade. Our Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour ends near here.

Operating period: Until January 5th
Opening times: Mon-Fri 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sat & Sun 10 a.m. to 8 p.m
Address: Bryant Park, 40th to 42nd Streets between 5th and 6th Avenues

The view of the Empire, close to the Village, I think that's why it's New Yorkers' favorite Christmas market. There is also a fairly large market with a funky atmosphere, over 100 vendors fill the park and here you can find really unique things, many with New York motifs and themes.

In recent years I have found items such as hand-blown glassware. Bags and accessories made from recycled plastic (environmentally friendly!), always lots of handmade jewelry, Tibetan handicrafts and much more!

Operating time : Until December 24th
Opening hours : Monday to Friday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; closes at 4pm December 24th.
Address : Union Square on 14th Street.

What a spectacular location for a Christmas market! There's no need to freeze here either while visiting the 76 stalls offering a wonderful selection of Christmas gifts, including art, clothing for adults and children, handbags, jewelry and accessories for men and women, handmade candles, bath and toiletries, collectibles Toys and holiday memories.

Operating hours : November 30th - December 24th
Opening hours : Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Closes December 24th at 6 p.m.
Address : Grand Central Terminal, Vanderbilt Hall (42nd St. and Park Ave.)

Less a Christmas market, more a restaurant , a mix of both, with unbeatable views of the Brooklyn Bridge and the Manhattan downtown skyline. Lunch starts at $25 and dinner starts at $60. A reservation is required. click

Operating time : until December 19.
Opening hours : Monday to Wednesday 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Thursday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m
Address : Pier 17, 89 South St, New York, NY 10038

A visit to New York is not complete without visiting the World Trade Center. The most expensive train station on the planet, Oculus, is located there. Completely white, the train station looks like a spaceship from the inside. There, probably the most photogenic Christmas market in New York is built out of small futuristic glass houses.

Operating time : November 26th to January 2nd
Opening hours : Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m
Address : 185 Greenwich St LL3110, New York, NY 10006

The Brooklyn Flea was called "One of New York's Greatest Urban Experiences" by The New York Times. If you like unique treasures like vintage furniture and homewares, vintage clothing, trendy antiques, collectibles and jewelry, the Brooklyn Flea is a must! This is where we stop on our Bronx, Queens and Brooklyn tour.

Operating time : All year round.
Opening hours : Sundays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m
Location : DUMBO on the Manhattan Bridge Archway (80 Pearl St.)

Perhaps a little more for eating and drinking than shopping, the market is located in the main hall of the famous Bohemian Hall and beer garden. Here you will find a craft market with handmade items, vintage products and pastries.

Operating hours : Sundays in December - December 2nd, 9th and 16th
Opening hours : 12 p.m. - 6 p.m
Address : Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden, 29-19 24th Avenue between 29th and 31st Streets, Astoria, Queens