Upper Manhattan Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Columbia University
Enjoy the student vibe around Columbia University, a top university in New York. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Apollo Theater
You can enjoy a show at Apollo Theater during your stay in New York. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
George Washington Bridge
Learn about the local history of New York when you take a trip to George Washington Bridge. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
The Met Cloisters
You can spend time exploring the galleries in The Met Cloisters during your trip to New York. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Cathedral of St. John the Divine
You can find out about the history of New York with a trip to Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene 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 entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Upper Manhattan
Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel
Cool staff
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Radio Hotel
Clean room. No disturbances.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Edge Hotel
Room very clean and the staff was courteous and informative about the area
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Hotel MOCA NYC
I didn’t stay they took my money. I paid for protection and couldn’t get my money back. I was forced to kept until they actually were able to be right to keep my money. Not fair at all..very upset ..I am a very valuable travel customer. Upset still
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
The Park Ave North
Mostly happy but wifi went down at one point, also charging point in room was not working so had to ask for adapter
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Aloft Harlem
Everything was pretty good for the most part. The only complaints I have was that the air was really dry in the room, it seemed like the temperature control device was not working because it barely changed the temp in the room, and there were no garbage bags on the garage bins. The staff was great ...
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Upper Manhattan
Upper West Side
Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Upper West Side. Check out top attractions like Lincoln Center and Children's Museum of Manhattan, and jump on the metro at 86 St. Station (Broadway) or 79 St. Station to see more of the city.
Manhattan
Known for its fascinating museums, important monuments and soaring skyscrapers, there's plenty to explore in Manhattan. Top attractions like Times Square and Grand Central Terminal are major draws. Catch the metro at 81 St. - Museum of Natural History Station or 86 St. Station (Central Park West) to see more of the city.
Uptown
While you're in Uptown, take in top sights like Lincoln Center or Cleopatra's Needle, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 81 St. - Museum of Natural History Station or 77 St. Station (Lexington Av.).
Upper East Side
Known for its interesting museums and stunning river views, there's plenty to explore in Upper East Side. Top attractions like 5th Avenue and The Cloisters are major draws, and you can catch the metro at 77 St. Station (Lexington Av.) or 72nd Street Station to see more of the city.
Lenox Hill
If you're spending time in Lenox Hill, check out sights like 5th Avenue or Park Avenue Armory and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 72nd Street Station or 68 St. - Hunter College Station.
Midtown East
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Grand Central Terminal to 5th Avenue – discover Midtown East, a destination also famous for its shopping.
