Upper West Side Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Lincoln Center
You can enjoy a show at Lincoln Center during your trip to New York. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Beacon Theater
You can enjoy a show at Beacon Theater during your trip to New York. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Metropolitan Opera House
You can make plans for a show at Metropolitan Opera House during your stay in New York. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices 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 entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Alice Tully Hall
You can enjoy a show at Alice Tully Hall during your trip to New York. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Zabar's
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Zabar's during your stay in New York. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Upper West Side
Empire Hotel
The cleaning staff left my room open and unlocked and they promised to comp me one night but then never followed through!
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Night Hotel Broadway
Clean, pleasant, extremely convenient, well- located with an excellent and courteous staff.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Hotel Belleclaire
Everything was amazing Staff was incredible Having the bakery and vouchers for hotel guests is genius! They are working on ideas to incorporate small plates or food at their lounge, which I would say seals the deal on the perfect set up! Felt safe Subway was close by and they even had us a cab to ...
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
The Lucerne Hotel
Hotel was great other than issues at check in. Great location and love Nice Matin!
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Arthouse Hotel New York City
Wonderful one night stay. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. Room and lobby/lounge are well maintained. Great location. Looking forward to my next stay.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
YMCA West Side
Like staying at West Side YMCA. Staff are nice and rooms are good.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Upper West Side
Manhattan
Known for its fascinating museums, important monuments and soaring skyscrapers, there's plenty to explore in Manhattan. Top attractions like Rockefeller Center and Times Square 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 Metropolitan Museum of Art 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 Frick Collection 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.
Hell's Kitchen
Known for its soaring skyscrapers, popular shops and eye-catching views, there's plenty to explore in Hell's Kitchen. Top attractions like Manhattan Cruise Terminal and New World Stages are major draws. Catch the metro at 50 St. Station (8th Av.) or 42 St. - Port Authority Bus Terminal Station to see more of the city.
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.
Central New York City
Known for its soaring skyscrapers and eye-catching views, there's plenty to explore in Central New York City. Check out top attractions like Times Square and Rockefeller Center, and jump on the metro at 49th St. Station or 50 St. Station (Broadway) to see more of the city.
