Lower East Side Travel Guide
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Visit Lower East Side
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 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.

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
Everything was amazing but there is a disconnect between the front desk and management. I ordered a few things for the room before it was ready. Champagne
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Holiday Inn NYC - Lower East Side by IHG
The staff was great to us. They recognized us each time we came in and welcomed us. They looked out for our special needs we had along our stay. I was very impressed with everyone on staff
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Location! Location! Location! Great hotel great staff! We will be back! One area would be to upgrade the washrooms in rooms but minor
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Good location and room were spacious.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
Great historic building, opened in 1929, where Nikolas Tesla lived, interesting artifacts downstairs near the fitness room
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Hampton Inn New York Times Square
Only 1 elevator operated during breakfast times. The one elevator never came. They have 6 elevators and they worked at 11am for checking out. They could also use more sitting area in the lobby area. Everything is was great.
Reviewed on 10 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.
