Upper West Side Travel Guide
New York
Visit Upper West Side
Popular places to visit
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.
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 fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Beacon Theater
You can enjoy a show at Beacon Theater during your trip to New York. Experience the fascinating museums and entertainment choices 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 acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
The Dakota
You can learn about the history of New York when you stop by The Dakota. Experience the fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Upper West Side
Empire Hotel
Great location. Room was clean and maintained. Atmosphere was fun and funky boutique.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Hotel Belleclaire
Lovely old world vibe but clean and great staff
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Night Hotel Broadway
Great service they let us check in early 🙏🙏🙏
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
The Lucerne Hotel
Friendly staff. Classy hotel
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Arthouse Hotel New York City
Great staff. My room was cleaned every day despite my irregular schedule and late starts.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Mandarin Oriental, New York
Staff was super! Room was very big!
Reviewed on 11 Jan 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 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.
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.
