Central Park West Travel Guide
New York
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Popular places to visit
Manhattan Cruise Terminal
Explore the waterfront in New York with a trip to Manhattan Cruise Terminal. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Columbia University
Enjoy the student vibe around Columbia University, a top university in New York. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Lincoln Center
You can enjoy a show at Lincoln Center during your trip to New York. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Columbus Circle
Learn about the local history of New York when you spend time at Columbus Circle. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
American Museum of Natural History
You can spend time exploring the galleries in American Museum of Natural History during your trip to New York. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum during your trip to New York. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Central Park West
Hyatt Regency Times Square
Room was clean, everyone was very nice and accommodating
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
Clean rooms great restaurants wonderful location, but we spent around 1 hour in the frontdesk line for the check in
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Pod Times Square
very good experience
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel
Kind of basic hotel, but location, location, location!
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Empire Hotel
Great location. Room was clean and maintained. Atmosphere was fun and funky boutique.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
New York Marriott Marquis
Was really pleasantly surprised that we could not hear the noise or bothered by the lights at night at all. Great sleep! Such a perfect location to walk to any of the shows and tons of shopping and dining options.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Central Park West
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 Children's Museum of Manhattan and New York Historical Society, 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 Rockefeller Center and Broadway 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 Cleopatra's Needle or Ukrainian Institute of America, 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 Upper Fifth Avenue 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.
Central Park South
If you're spending time in Central Park South, check out sights like Rockefeller Center or Broadway and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 57 St. - 7 Av Station or 57 St. 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.
