West New Haven Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit West New Haven
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.
Our pick of the best West New Haven Hotel Deals
The Best Way Inn
New Haven Hotel
The staff we helpful and knowledgeable. The location great. Staff cleaned and was on top of everything!
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Milford / New Haven
Nice and quiet place to stay
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area
Checking in was quick and easy. Or room was soooo nice, I was pleasantly surprised. All staff that we encountered were kind and helpful. The food and drinks were really good. My only complaint is that there’s no water machines in each floor lol just ice.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
Great location!
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Heritage Hotel, Golf & Conference Center
Nicest option in the area.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 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 Grove Street Cemetery are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
West River
When in West River, you can plan a visit to Yale Bowl and Skull and Bones Tomb, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Newhallville
Newhallville might not have many top sights, but Peabody Museum of Natural History and Grove Street Cemetery 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 Grove Street Cemetery and Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University.
Dwight
When in Dwight, you can plan a visit to Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University and Grove Street Cemetery, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
