Upper West Side Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Lincoln Center
Get tickets for a show at Lincoln Center, a beloved theatre in New York. Experience the fascinating museums and entertainment choices 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 fascinating museums 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.
Alice Tully Hall
You can enjoy a show at Alice Tully Hall during your trip to New York. Experience the fascinating museums 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 acclaimed theatre scene 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.
Top hotels in Upper West Side
Empire Hotel
I had a wonderful stay at this hotel on the Upper West Side! The location truly couldn’t be better — just steps from Central Park and Columbus Circle, and an easy, pleasant walk to Times Square. It was the perfect home base for exploring the city while still enjoying a quieter, more relaxed neighborhood ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Hotel Belleclaire
Excellent location, room was clean and bathroom was spacious. Bed was comfortable
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
The Lucerne Hotel
Conviently located in
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Mandarin Oriental, New York
Great experience very good Everything was very clean, then suffered very polite
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Hotel Beacon
Great stay !!
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Trump International Hotel & Tower New York
It was wonderful
Reviewed on 17 Feb 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 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.
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.
