Hillcrest Travel Guide
New York
Popular places to visit
Times Square
You can learn more about the history of New York when you visit a top site such as Times Square. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Central Park
Central Park is just one of the places to see in New York, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Madison Square Garden
Catch an event at Madison Square Garden during your trip to New York. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Statue of Liberty
Find out about the history of Statue of Liberty, a well-known monument in New York. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Grand Central Terminal
You can learn more about the history of New York during your trip to a top site such as Grand Central Terminal. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Broadway
Broadway is just one of the places to see in New York, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Hillcrest
Hyatt Grand Central New York
"Absolutely loved my stay here, my husband and I just got back home from our trip and loved this hotel. The hotel location is perfect for easy transportation since it is inside grand central, it was so nice walking from our room out the lobby and directly into grand central to get on the subway without ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Empire Hotel
"The location was ideal, directly across the street from Lincoln Center. The rooftop restaurant/bar was a nice feature, a large portion of it is enclosed. The A/C is the room didn’t function properly and was pretty warm. However, I didn’t alert anyone of this since we were only staying for one evening. ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
"Very nice perk to ride bikes in Central Park."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
"Really good!"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Pod Times Square
"Room was too small for the price. Staff was very nice. No ice on any of the floors. If you wanted ice you needed to go to the bar. Unusual."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
"Sadly this stay was disappointing. My husband and I booked The Public because we were in town for NY Design week on a work trip, and although we expected the room to be small we didn't expect everything else to be sub-par. It started off badly with the mattress in our room being awful. We are not ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hillcrest
Queens
Flushing Meadows-Corona Park and Citi Field are top sights in Queens, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Briarwood Van Wyck Blvd. Station or Jamaica Van Wyck Station to see more sights in the area.
Williamsburg
Noted for its cafes and live music, there's plenty to explore in Williamsburg. Top attractions like McCarren Park Pool and The Living Room are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Metropolitan Av. Station or Lorimer St. Station (Metropolitan St.) to see more of the city.
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.
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.
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.).
Lower East Side
Travellers love Lower East Side for its fantastic nightlife, and you can see more of New York by jumping on the metro at Essex St. Station or Delancey St. Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Orchard Street Shopping District and Lower East Side Tenement Museum.
