Local laundry guide

Laundromats in Manhattan, NY

Manhattan's laundromat density is among the highest of any urban area in the United States, a direct function of the borough's towering apartment stock, where in-unit laundry remains a premium feature even in newer buildings. Neighborhoods with the deepest coverage include Washington Heights, Inwood, East Harlem, the Lower East Side, Morningside Heights, and Hell's Kitchen, each supporting dozens of coin laundries within short walking distance. Prices in Manhattan run on the higher end, wash cycles typically cost $3.50–$5.50, though older neighborhood laundromats in upper Manhattan have historically held lower coin prices for longtime residents. Most Manhattan laundromats open by 6 AM and stay open until 10 PM or later, with late-night options clustered in high-foot-traffic neighborhoods near hospitals and transit hubs. Wash-and-fold drop-off service is ubiquitous across the borough and especially popular in Midtown and the Upper West Side, where busy schedules make self-service impractical. Browse every Manhattan laundromat by neighborhood using the listings below.