Lower East Side Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Lower East Side Tenement Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Lower East Side Tenement Museum during your travels in New York. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Bowery Ballroom
After visiting Bowery Ballroom, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New York. Discover the entertainment choices and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
New Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in New Museum during your trip to New York. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Times Square
You can learn more about the history of New York when you visit a top site such as Times Square. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices 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 acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Madison Square Garden
Catch an event at Madison Square Garden during your trip to New York. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Lower East Side
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
Such a wonderful hotel. The vibes are amazing. Location is convenient
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
The Merchant Hotel Lower East Side
Absolutely beautiful room, friendly staff, and having a coffee shop downstairs was so nice. I felt like for the amount of space and the very ideal location, the price was well worth it. My husband was amazed at how great the view was. We got in 5 hours before checkin. I texted to ask if we could ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Hotel Indigo Lower East Side New York by IHG
A bit of nickel and dining with the amenities fees and confusing restrictions on how and when to use the discounts.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
The Ridge Hotel
Smooth check in (online/ahead of time). Sufficient hotel for a short stay. My only complaint is the air system, every time the air shut off it made an incredibly loud smacking/cracking noise like a door being slammed. This was constant and woke me up every 45 minutes throughout the night. There’s ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Besides the unknown and unwanted daily resort fee or whatever it was a great location for me and my sister. Subway is around the corner and staff is friendly!
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Looks exactly like the pictures
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lower East Side
SoHo
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in SoHo. Spend some time visiting top spots like Drawing Center, and catch the metro at Prince St. Station or Spring St. Station to see more of the area.
Financial District
Enjoy the important monuments in Financial District. Brooklyn Bridge is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Wall St. Station (William St.) or Broad St. Station to see more of New York.
Downtown Brooklyn
Spend some time visiting places like Brooklyn Bridge while getting to know Downtown Brooklyn, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Jay St. - Tech Station or York St. Station to see more of the area.
Greenwich Village
Spend some time visiting places like 5th Avenue while getting to know Greenwich Village, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Christopher St. - Sheridan Sq. Station or W 4 St. Station to see more of the area.
Williamsburg
Noted for its cafes and live music, there's plenty to explore in Williamsburg. Top attractions like McCarren Park Pool and Brooklyn Brewery 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.
Chelsea
Chelsea is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Madison Square Garden and Joyce Theater. See more of New York by jumping on the metro at 23 St. Station (8th Av.) or 23 St. Station (7th Av.).
