West New Haven Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Yale University
Walk around the campus of Yale University, a top university in New Haven. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's art scene.
New Haven Green
After visiting New Haven Green, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New Haven. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's art scene.
Wooster Square
Find out about the history of New Haven when you take a trip to Wooster Square. Experience the area's art scene and museums.
Peabody Museum of Natural History
You can browse the exhibits at Peabody Museum of Natural History, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to New Haven. Experience the area's art scene and museums.
Southern Connecticut State University
Explore the campus of Southern Connecticut State University during your trip to West New Haven. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Yale Bowl
Catch an event at Yale Bowl during your trip to New Haven. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Top hotels in West New Haven
The Best Way Inn
Very good
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
New Haven Hotel
Room was a safe haven during a bad winter storm. The front desk attendant - I believe his name was Suvar was incredibly kind and accommodating - let us know the only place that was open and where we could get a hot meal after a 12 hour shift in the hospital.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Motel 6 Milford, CT
The mattresses are extremely hard and the bathroom is a bit gross.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area
Nice fromt desk staff. Clean & comfortable room.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Motel 6 New Haven - Branford, CT
It was fine
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
Nice Room - Overlooks Yale’s campus.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West New Haven
Westville
If you're spending some time in Westville, Yale Bowl and Yale Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.
Beaver Hills
Beaver Hills might not have many top sights, but Yale Bowl and Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
West River
When in West River, you can plan a visit to Yale Bowl and Shubert Theater, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Newhallville
Newhallville might not have many top sights, but Peabody Museum of Natural History and Woolsey Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Dixwell
While there might not be top attractions in Dixwell, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University and Woolsey Hall.
Dwight
When in Dwight, you can plan a visit to Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University and Shubert Theater, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
