Lower East Side Travel Guide
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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 acclaimed theatre scene 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 fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries 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 fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Grand Central Terminal
You can learn more about the history of New York during your trip to a top site such as Grand Central Terminal. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Lower East Side
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
The double room I booked was not available upon check in. They gave me 2 queen rooms instead for the night. The next day we were to move to the double room, and had to wait an additional hour until it was ready. The staff made the entire situation more confusing than it needed to be, and was very ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Holiday Inn NYC - Lower East Side by IHG
The setting is very congested, with hardly any room in the lobby or hallways to move around.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
The hotel is older, which is fine because it is well maintained. However be warned that the therehold to the bathroom was raised and caused a tripping hazard. The staff could have been friendlier. We were told there was a bottle of wine in the room however there wasn’t. When we brought it up the ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Perfect location
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
The room where i stayed was outdated and very small however my cousin’s room are renovated and bigger. Booked with breakfast but not worth it since it only give you option of bagel or toast. Location is good. I’m being generous in giving them a rate of 3/5.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Great location.
Reviewed on 8 May 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 Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art, 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.
