East Village Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Tompkins Square Park
You can take time to visit Tompkins Square Park during your travels to New York. Experience the fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Sixth Street and Avenue B Community Garden
You can take time to visit Sixth Street and Avenue B Community Garden during your travels to New York. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
Explore the campus of The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art as part of your travels around New York. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Times Square
You can learn more about the history of New York when you visit a top site such as Times Square. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Central Park
Central Park is just one of the places to see in New York, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Madison Square Garden
Catch an event at Madison Square Garden during your trip to New York. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Top hotels in East Village
Hyatt Grand Central New York
"Room was nice and modern. The best part of the hotel is the location. Trains run from JFK Airport to Grand Central Terminal directly below this hotel making it easy to get to."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
"The Edison is convenient to Times Square and theaters. Given all the hustle and bustle outside, it’s surprisingly quiet. Elevators were quick. Bed was a little lumpy but seems to be a minor inconvenience. Breakfast at Friedman’s for $6.50pp was a nice addition."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Empire Hotel
"No coffee in the room!! The hotel desperately needs an update. Its age really shows. It’s just not worth the prices they charge. And it’s so busy and full so they just aren’t investing in the property. The carpet and wallpaper are dreadful. The paint is dirty and needs a fresh coat. It really needs ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
"The wifi was not good. The continental breakfast is not worth the money. The restaurant barely acknowledges you if you thr coupon and then either don't serve you or serve cold items. The room and hotel are nice, but small. The staff are helpful when you can find desk staff. For the cost expect more, ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
"Everything is good"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Pod Times Square
"Fast elevators - 6 of them so there was never a long wait. Room is small yet functional. Amazingly quiet considering the location right off of the Lincoln Tunnel. Could see the buses going in and out of Port Authority. Safe area with lots to do. My only complaint would be the lack of ventilation ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Village
Lower East Side
Travellers love Lower East Side for its fantastic nightlife, and you can see more of New York by jumping on the metro at Essex St. Station or Delancey St. Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Orchard Street Shopping District and Lower East Side Tenement Museum.
SoHo
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in SoHo. Spend some time visiting top spots like Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art, and catch the metro at Prince St. Station or Spring St. Station to see more of the area.
Greenwich Village
Spend some time visiting places like 5th Avenue while getting to know Greenwich Village, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Christopher St. - Sheridan Sq. Station or W 4 St. Station to see more of the area.
West Village
Consider a visit to Bleecker Street and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in West Village. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Christopher St. - Sheridan Sq. Station or 14 St. Station (7th Ave.).
Williamsburg
Noted for its cafes and live music, there's plenty to explore in Williamsburg. Top attractions like McCarren Park Pool and The Living Room are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Metropolitan Av. Station or Lorimer St. Station (Metropolitan St.) to see more of the city.
Chelsea
Chelsea is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Madison Square Garden and Chelsea Hotel. See more of New York by jumping on the metro at 23 St. Station (8th Av.) or 23 St. Station (7th Av.).
