Upper West Side Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Upper West Side
Stroll along quiet residential streets, visit two large parks and enjoy some of the world’s most renowned cultural attractions in this Manhattan neighborhood.

Not far from Times Square’s neon lights, New York’s Upper West Side offers totally different experiences. Enjoy peaceful tree-lined streets stretching between two of Manhattan’s beautiful large parks filled with grassy spaces and shady trees. Visit wonderful performing arts centers featuring New York’s highly respected companies.

The Upper West Side runs north and south for 50 short blocks between Central Park West and Riverside Park. Keep young kids happy with a walk along the edges of either park to let them run on the grass, climb rocks or scamper on playground equipment.

In Central Park, jog around the reservoir or the lake and enjoy sunshine or play soccer on the Great Lawn. Stop at the visitor center in the 1869 Belvedere Castle, stand in line for a free concert at the open-air Delacorte Theater or see an engaging performance at the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre. Walk to Strawberry Fields and the John Lennon Memorial and gaze at the Dakota apartment building where the musician once lived.

Like Central Park, Riverside Park was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted in the 1800s. Use newer additions of skate parks, tennis courts and Hudson River kayak launch sites. Gaze up at the tall Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument, unveiled in 1902 with a parade of veterans from the U.S. Civil War.

Between the parks are residential streets lined by row-houses and luxury co-ops built more than 80 years ago. The renovated 1929 Beacon Theatre now hosts top-name musicians and comedians. Choose from the Metropolitan Opera, the New York Ballet, the New York Philharmonic and other performing arts organizations at the Lincoln Center for Performing Arts. Catch a rising star at Juilliard School recitals. Bring kids to the American Museum of Natural History for dinosaurs and much more.

Along with refreshing parks and stimulating cultural spots are numerous restaurants and clubs. Schedule morning coffee, Sunday brunch, fine dining or a late-night dessert around your many other activities in the Upper West Side neighborhood.


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Our pick of the best Upper West Side Hotel Deals

Empire Hotel
Empire Hotel
4 out of 5
44 W 63rd St, New York, NY
The price is NZ$332 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
NZ$332
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (4,511 reviews)
"It is an older property, but I saw NO bugs of any kind and the room was updated with the TV on a moveable mount and a waterfall shower with excellent pressure. The room was small but I was alone so it worked out. The hotel is across the street from Lincoln Center and the transportation options were ..."

Reviewed on 4 Nov. 2024

Empire Hotel
Night Hotel Broadway
Night Hotel Broadway
2.5 out of 5
215 W 94th St, New York, NY
The price is NZ$335 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
NZ$335
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
6.6/10 (1,713 reviews)
"It was very central. No pun intended. Right next to central park. Staff was very nice."

Reviewed on 31 Oct. 2024

Night Hotel Broadway
Hotel Belleclaire
Hotel Belleclaire
4 out of 5
2175 Broadway, New York, NY
The price is NZ$541 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
NZ$541
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in New York. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,089 reviews)
"Good hotel"

Reviewed on 4 Nov. 2024

Hotel Belleclaire
The Lucerne Hotel
The Lucerne Hotel
4 out of 5
201 W 79th St, New York, NY
The price is NZ$380 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
NZ$380
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,888 reviews)
"Quaint accommodations. Very friendly staff. Our room was small but very clean and comfortable. I wasn’t aware that they had cars available at the hotel for guest to use at a moments notice, and at a reasonable price. It made it so easy to transport us to events we planned and transportation to the ..."

Reviewed on 3 Nov. 2024

The Lucerne Hotel
Arthouse Hotel New York City
Arthouse Hotel New York City
4 out of 5
2178 Broadway at W 77th St, New York, NY
The price is NZ$384 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
NZ$384
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,219 reviews)
"Good service"

Reviewed on 3 Nov. 2024

Arthouse Hotel New York City
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham New York City Central Park
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham New York City Central Park
2.5 out of 5
31 W 71st St, New York, NY
The price is NZ$241 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
NZ$241
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour front desk, and a 24-hour business center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
6.6/10 (1,041 reviews)
"Motel quality room but the staff was great, price was good and location unbeatable."

Reviewed on 4 Nov. 2024

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham New York City Central Park
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Other neighbourhoods around Upper West Side

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Manhattan

4.5/5(334 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums, important monuments and soaring skyscrapers, there's plenty to explore in Manhattan. Top attractions like Central Park and Manhattan Cruise Terminal are major draws. Catch the metro at 81 St. - Museum of Natural History Station or 86 St. Station (Central Park West) to see more of the city.

Manhattan
Central Park which includes a high-rise building, a garden and skyline

Uptown

While you're in Uptown, take in top sights like Central Park or Lincoln Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 81 St. - Museum of Natural History Station or 77 St. Station (Lexington Av.).

Uptown
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Upper East Side

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Known for its interesting museums and stunning river views, there's plenty to explore in Upper East Side. Top attractions like Central Park and 5th Avenue are major draws, and you can catch the metro at 77 St. Station (Lexington Av.) or 72nd Street Station to see more of the city.

Upper East Side
New York showing signage, street scenes and cbd

Central Park South

5/5(1 area review)

If you're spending time in Central Park South, check out sights like Rockefeller Center or Broadway and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 57 St. - 7 Av Station or 57 St. Station.

Central Park South
Chrysler Building showing landscape views, a city and a skyscraper

Midtown East

4.5/5(95 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Grand Central Terminal to 5th Avenue – discover Midtown East, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Midtown East
Museum of Arts and Design featuring a skyscraper, central business district and a city

Midtown West

4.5/5(220 area reviews)

Known for its soaring skyscrapers, popular shops and eye-catching views, there's plenty to explore in Midtown West. Top attractions like Broadway and Times Square are major draws. Catch the metro at 50 St. Station (8th Av.) or 42 St. - Port Authority Bus Terminal Station to see more of the city.

Midtown West

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