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.
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.
West Rock Ridge State Park
You can take time to visit West Rock Ridge State Park during your travels to West 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
Very good
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
New Haven Hotel
They didn't have breakfast available
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Motel 6 Milford, CT
The elevator i still not working
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area
Friendly & helpful staff & bartenders
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Milford / New Haven
All good.
Reviewed on 14 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.
West Rock
If you're spending some time in West Rock, West Rock Ridge State Park and Judges Cave 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.
