Lower East Side Travel Guide
New York
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Popular places to visit
Lower East Side Tenement Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Lower East Side Tenement Museum during your travels in New York. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Bowery Ballroom
After visiting Bowery Ballroom, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New York. Discover the fascinating museums and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
New Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in New Museum during your trip to New York. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices 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 acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums 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 entertainment choices 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 entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Lower East Side
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
Loved our stay
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Hyatt Grand Central New York
This was my second time staying at the Hyatt Grand Central location in New York. It’s the perfect location, right next to Grand Central terminal, making transportation so easy. The hotel room itself was very clean. I plan on coming back again in the future.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
Clean room staff is great
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Honestly this is was the best place we could have stayed in New York. The staff was friendly and very informative.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
When arriving, the wife and kids were excited to be there. But soon that went away. the main entrance is closed, so you have to come around the side of the building. The checking in was great lobby was clean.Everything seemed great. Once we got to our room the place looked like there was a party ...
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
The rooms were clean, but old so some areas didn't appear as clean, such as peeling paint on bathroom walls and stains in the tub-but still clean. The room was very basic. We had 4 people in 1 room and it's too many people for the size of the room and bathroom. It was very cramped. No fridge or coffee ...
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lower East Side
SoHo
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in SoHo. Spend some time visiting top spots like Drawing Center, and catch the metro at Prince St. Station or Spring St. Station to see more of the area.
Financial District
Enjoy the important monuments in Financial District. Brooklyn Bridge is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Wall St. Station (William St.) or Broad St. Station to see more of New York.
Downtown Brooklyn
Spend some time visiting places like Brooklyn Bridge while getting to know Downtown Brooklyn, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Jay St. - Tech Station or York 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 Brooklyn Brewery 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.
