Chinatown Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A busy urban street with various shops, including a wine and liquor store, and a church steeple in the background.
A vibrant outdoor market with a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables on display.
A city street with tall buildings, a historic building, and various shops.
A busy urban street with cars, a cyclist, and pedestrians.
A red brick building with multiple windows, some of which have scaffolding. There are American flags hanging from the scaffolding and a sign with Chinese characters.

In just a few steps you are transported from busy downtown New York to the heart of China.

Bustling and brightly coloured, NYC’s maze-like Chinatown is everything you expect it to be. Dim sum and noodle restaurants are everywhere and you can shop like mad for cheap jewellery, clothing and trinkets. Grab a bubble tea and watch old men play mahjong in the park while strains of traditional music drift by. Beautiful temples house Buddha statues and a museum shows the area’s origins. Stay until dark for awesome dining with a fun karaoke sing-along afterwards.

Stay near popular Chinatown attractions

New York Supreme Criminal Court

After visiting New York Supreme Criminal Court, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New York. Experience the fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
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Activities

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

AU$69
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent

New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent

AU$122
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
Tyrannosaurs rex skeleton in the American Museum of Natural History in New York

American Museum of Natural History Tickets

AU$51
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
American Museum of Natural History Tickets
New York’s Best Skyline View, Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center

Top of the Rock Timed Admission

AU$59
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Top of the Rock Timed Admission
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

AU$62
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket
One World Observatory: Skip-the-Line Ticket

One World Observatory Tickets

AU$44
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
One World Observatory Tickets
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Our pick of the best Chinatown Hotel Deals

101 HOTEL Manhattan New York City

101 HOTEL Manhattan New York City

2.5 out of 5
101 Bowery New York NY
The price is AU$178 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$178
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Brooklyn Bridge and Wall Street are located ...
5.2/10 (145 reviews)
"Staff is very polite and friendly. Mattress is great. Lots of space under the bed for luggage. Walls are VERY thin. So thin they have to add spacers to install standard doors (see photo). You can easily hear talking from others four+ rooms away but they do provide earplugs at the front desk (see ..."

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

101 HOTEL Manhattan New York City
ROW NYC

ROW NYC

4 out of 5
700 8th Avenue New York NY
The price is AU$365 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
AU$365
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Times Square and Broadway are located ...
8/10 Very good! (2,730 reviews)
"Hotel met our needs. Location was the best benefit. Rooms are small with no extras such as fridge, pool or coffee maker. But the resort fee will show on your invoice."

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

ROW NYC
Pod Times Square

Pod Times Square

3 out of 5
400 W 42nd Street New York NY
The price is AU$242 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
AU$242
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Pod Times Square
Lotte New York Palace

Lotte New York Palace

4.5 out of 5
455 Madison Ave New York NY
The price is AU$1,032 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
AU$1,032
13 Nov - 14 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in New York. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,329 reviews)
"Very attentive cleaning services, and overall the staffers were a great help. The location was very desirable to us and we would stay again!"

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

Lotte New York Palace
Hyatt Grand Central New York

Hyatt Grand Central New York

4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street New York NY
The price is AU$429 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
AU$429
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very good! (7,997 reviews)
"This was our second stay at the Hyatt Grand Central, and we're already planning our third. The property is clean, the rooms are spacious, and the location can't be beat. Being connected to Grand Central makes getting to & from LaGuardia so easy. The central location makes it so convenient to get ..."

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

4 out of 5
811 7th Ave New York NY
The price is AU$374 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
AU$374
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in Chinatown

Find the best Chinatown areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A bridge with an American flag, a city skyline, and a waterfront park.

Brooklyn

Known for its great live music and charming cafes, there's plenty to explore in Brooklyn. You can visit top attractions like Barclays Center Brooklyn and Brooklyn Bridge, and jump on the metro at Kingston - Throop Avs. Station or Nostrand Av. Station (Fulton St.) to see more of the city.

A city skyline with various high-rise buildings, including a distinctive skyscraper under construction, and a body of water in the foreground.

Midtown

Times Square and Rockefeller Center are a few top attractions in Midtown. Hop around the city on the metro at 42 St. - Bryant Pk. Station or Times Sq. - 42 St. Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, soaring skyscrapers and acclaimed art galleries.

A large glass-domed greenhouse surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

Bronx

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Bronx. If sightseeing is on the list, Yankee Stadium is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Bronx Park East Station or E 180 St. Station to see more of the area.

A city skyline at dusk with illuminated bridges and buildings.

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.

A cityscape with a large park in the center, surrounded by high-rise buildings.

Central New York City

Known for its soaring skyscrapers and eye-catching views, there's plenty to explore in Central New York City. Check out top attractions like Times Square and Rockefeller Center, and jump on the metro at 49th St. Station or 50 St. Station (Broadway) to see more of the city.

Chinatown Travel Guide

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