East Harlem Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Conservatory Garden
Three distinct styles create three gem-like, peaceful gardens in Central Park’s only formally landscaped area, a favorite spot to visit year round.
Mount Sinai Hospital
If Mount Sinai Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of New York.
Museum of the City of New York
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Museum of the City of New York in New York. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
El Museo del Barrio
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at El Museo del Barrio in New York. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan
If NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of New York.
North General Hospital
If North General Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of New York.
Activities
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Sunset Cruise
Statue of Liberty & Manhattan Skyline Sightseeing Cruise
Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in New York
45 Minute Statue of Liberty Express Sightseeing Cruise
Our pick of the best East Harlem Hotel Deals
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Rooms too small for the price. Not many amenities, and cost too high. Perfect proximity to times Square.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Hotel Edison Times Square
Everything was perfect
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Empire Hotel
Staff was very helpful clean rooms
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
great location and clean
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
All was great. Miss room service though.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Hotel St. James
Yes
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around East Harlem
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.
Uptown
While you're in Uptown, take in top sights like Belvedere Castle or Upper Fifth Avenue, 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.).
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.
Upper West Side
Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Upper West Side. Check out top attractions like Children's Museum of Manhattan and New York Historical Society, and jump on the metro at 86 St. Station (Broadway) or 79 St. 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.
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.
