Central Park West Travel Guide
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Visit Central Park West
Popular places to visit

Manhattan Cruise Terminal
Explore the waterfront in New York with a trip to Manhattan Cruise Terminal. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

Columbia University
Enjoy the student vibe around Columbia University, a top university in New York. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

Lincoln Center
Get tickets for a show at Lincoln Center, a beloved theatre in New York. Experience the fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

Columbus Circle
Learn about the local history of New York when you spend time at Columbus Circle. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.

American Museum of Natural History
You can spend time exploring the galleries in American Museum of Natural History during your trip to New York. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.

Broadway Theatre
You can get tickets for a performance at Broadway Theatre during your trip to New York. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Central Park West

Hotel Edison Times Square
Internet worked well. On corner of Times Square
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel
Great location, great price for a New York centrally located hotel. Minutes from Time Square. Nice and interesting lobby. Rooms are adequate. Our room faced the inner courtyard, so not much daylight.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Hyatt Regency Times Square
Very nice room. Excellent location. Excellent views of the city.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Park Central Hotel New York

The Westin New York at Times Square
Location and staff amazing
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

New York Marriott Marquis
It was great other than..no microwave in the room, never enough tissue paper. 4 girls should have 4 rolls of tissue paper. We felt very safe in the hotel.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central Park West

Upper West Side
Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Upper West Side. Check out top attractions like Lincoln Center and Children's Museum of Manhattan, and jump on the metro at 86 St. Station (Broadway) or 79 St. Station to see more of the city.

Manhattan
Known for its fascinating museums, important monuments and soaring skyscrapers, there's plenty to explore in Manhattan. Top attractions like Times Square and Grand Central 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.

Uptown
While you're in Uptown, take in top sights like Lincoln Center or Cleopatra's Needle, 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.).

Upper East Side
Known for its interesting museums and stunning river views, there's plenty to explore in Upper East Side. Top attractions like 5th Avenue and The Cloisters 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.

Lenox Hill
If you're spending time in Lenox Hill, check out sights like 5th Avenue or Park Avenue Armory and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 72nd Street Station or 68 St. - Hunter College Station.

Hell's Kitchen
Known for its soaring skyscrapers, popular shops and eye-catching views, there's plenty to explore in Hell's Kitchen. Top attractions like Manhattan Cruise Terminal and New World Stages 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.
