Any hotels near Little Italy I could walk from to attend the San Gennaro festival ?
What are the best cafes & resturants in Little Italy?
Is it possible to take public transportation from airport to this area?

SOHO Grand - 310 West Broadway - (800) 965-3000
Holiday Inn Downtown - 138 Lafayette St. - (800) HOLIDAY
Off Soho Suites - 11 Rivington St. (800) OFF SOHO

You can take the "A" train at the Howard Beach station to Canal Street. A shuttle bus takes you from the airport to the subway station. Cost is $1.50

Of that list, I would choose the Soho Grand. That way you can enjoy Soho and still walk over to the festival, which will wear thin quite quickly. You can take a bus/train/cab from anywhere in the city to the airports.

Thanks for the suggestions.

Lorenz: One of the best restaurants in Little Italy is Il Cortile on Mulberry Street. Cafe Napoli on Mulberry is our favorite for dessert, particularly the cannoli.

Little Italy is pretty crazy during the San Gennaro festival, but everyone has to try it at least once. Enjoy