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
I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The staff was welcoming, professional, and always ready to help with anything I needed. The room was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained, which made my stay very relaxing. The location was convenient and close to everything I needed. I truly appreciated the ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
I’ve gotta say that for a hotel situated within 1/2 a block of Times Square (and an extremely high volume property at that), it was absolutely immaculate! The decor was classic Art Deco in the Lobby and the floors seemed to all be nicely updated. Our room was very affordable so my expectations were ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
Nice property but needs some improvements. I've stayed here 3 time so it'sa good hotel. Very convenient to Penn Station. The shower had a mind of its own. You will not have a consistent water temp and it will go from warm to cold to burning hot. Towels are like sandpaper. The toilet paper is ridiculous. ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Our stay at the property was okay the area and the location was right on point we we’re close to everything and walking distance was at 10 or 15mins to different locations the only disappointing thing was no accommodation for food we had to either eat all the food or throw it away before returning ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Didn't use amenities however the room was dirty! The shower did not drain so we stood ankle deep in dirty water while trying to shower. The room just looked dirty. Smudges on the wall, dust in the corners, hand prints all over the door.....
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Room was clean and nice. Staff was very accommodating.
Reviewed on 27 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 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.
