West River Travel Guide
New Haven

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Popular places to visit

Yale University
Walk around the campus of Yale University, a top university in New Haven. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's art scene.

New Haven Green
After visiting New Haven Green, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New Haven. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's art scene.

Wooster Square
Find out about the history of New Haven when you take a trip to Wooster Square. Experience the area's art scene and museums.

Peabody Museum of Natural History
You can browse the exhibits at Peabody Museum of Natural History, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to New Haven. Experience the area's art scene and museums.
Grave of Sarah Winchester
Enjoy a stop at Grave of Sarah Winchester, a landmark worth seeing in New Haven.
Southern Connecticut State University
Explore the campus of Southern Connecticut State University during your trip to West New Haven. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Top hotels in West River

Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area
The hotel is beautiful. The room was very clean
Reviewed on 15 May 2026

New Haven Hotel
The staff at the front desk were extremely helpful and friendly. We only stayed one night as we were there for a graduation and it was conveniently located to where we had to go. However, if I ever find myself in the area again, I would definitely stay there.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026

Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
Our room was noisy, police sirens every 5 minutes through the night combined with a broken air vent, the motor was making very loud screeching noises. We requested service and nothing was done about it. The area (Yale) is a true eye opening experience that was unexpected. We were approached by beggars ...
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Motel 6 Milford, CT
Pretty dirty bathroom and bed
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham New Haven
Room was filthy, sink had coffee stains in it the walls had stains on them. The windows couldn’t see out of them. Hallway smells like butt and cigarettes Def won’t be coming back wish I never spent the night, such a waste of money
Reviewed on 16 May 2026

Hyatt Place Milford / New Haven
Clean room, great staff, easy parking and decent breakfast. It was all good.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West River

Dwight
When in Dwight, you can plan a visit to Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University and Grove Street Cemetery, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

The Hill
When in The Hill, you can plan a visit to Shubert Theater and Long Wharf Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Dixwell
While there might not be top attractions in Dixwell, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Grove Street Cemetery and Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University.

Downtown New Haven
If you're spending some time in Downtown New Haven, Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University and New Haven City Hall are top sights worth seeing.

Beaver Hills
Beaver Hills might not have many top sights, but Yale Bowl and Grove Street Cemetery are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

City Point
While City Point may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Long Wharf Theatre and Shubert Theater.
