Financial District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Financial District
Financial District
Financial District
Financial District
Wall Street - Financial District showing a city

Explore the symbolic centre of global finance, walk along the harbour and admire New Yorkers’ resilience in this scenic area.

With a picturesque setting, spectacular architecture and fascinating local history, the Financial District is much more than a workplace. The original Wall Street settlement was named for a Dutch wall built in 1653, but the character of the area has since changed dynamically. Visit the Financial District to walk the streets of southernmost Manhattan and admire the striking constructions of the world’s financial capital.

Start at City Hall Park, a popular green oasis ringed by impressive historical structures including New York’s City Hall and the elegant Woolworth Building. You’re likely to see high-powered investment bankers taking welcome midday breaks here.

Walk south toward America’s longstanding financial capital, Wall Street. Spot the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, a palatial Italian Renaissance building that holds one of the world’s largest depositories of monetary gold. Photograph the New York Stock Exchange, where billions of dollars of stocks change hands daily. The Italian artist Arturo di Modica originally installed his Charging Bull statue here. Find it now in nearby Bowling Green.

Stroll through Battery Park at Manhattan’s scenic southern tip. Join locals and visitors jogging, socializing and savouring views of the Statue of Liberty across the water. Relax on a bench, stroll in the shade or visit the SeaGlass Carousel before catching a round-trip ferry over New York Harbour.

Continue on to the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, a space for reflection where the Twin Towers once stood. Honour New York’s brave firefighters at the adjacent FDNY Memorial Wall. Visit the lovely St. Paul’s Chapel, Manhattan’s oldest surviving church building, which hosted memorials and homages as local communities recovered from the 9/11 tragedies.

The Financial District is located at the southern end of Manhattan, easily accessible by a number of subway lines and commuter trains. Visitors from Staten Island or New Jersey can travel by ferry to arrive at Battery Park. The area is best navigated on foot. Afterward head to the South Street Seaport to shop, eat and drink amid historic surroundings.


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Our pick of the best Financial District Hotel Deals

DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown

DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown

4 out of 5
8 Stone St, New York, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$320 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$320
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,711 reviews)
"Price"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn NYC Financial Center/Manhattan Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn NYC Financial Center/Manhattan Downtown

4 out of 5
6 Water St, New York, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$321 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$321
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,767 reviews)
"Great location as its located a block from battery patk and subway stations. The shower door could not close properly so we had to use lots of towels keep floor dry."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Hilton Garden Inn NYC Financial Center/Manhattan Downtown
Four Points By Sheraton New York Downtown

Four Points By Sheraton New York Downtown

3.5 out of 5
6 Platt St, New York, NY
The price is AU$354 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$354
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,215 reviews)
"nice staff clean hotel close to the city and rooftop bar super lit not too expensive def recommend"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Four Points By Sheraton New York Downtown
Club Quarters Hotel, World Trade Center

Club Quarters Hotel, World Trade Center

4 out of 5
140 Washington St, New York, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$364 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$364
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,642 reviews)
"The location was convenient and pleasurable"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Club Quarters Hotel, World Trade Center
Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Battery Park Apartments Financial District

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Battery Park Apartments Financial District

3.5 out of 5
2 Washington Street, New York, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$434 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$434
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (597 reviews)
"Everything"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Battery Park Apartments Financial District
World Center Hotel

World Center Hotel

4 out of 5
144 Washington St, New York, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$364 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$364
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,470 reviews)
"Hotel was nice. Bed was uncomfortable but it worked."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

World Center Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Financial District

SoHo - Tribeca showing a city

SoHo

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in SoHo. Spend some time visiting top spots like Singer Building, and catch the metro at Prince St. Station or Spring St. Station to see more of the area.

SoHo
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Lower East Side

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

Travellers love Lower East Side for its fantastic nightlife, and you can see more of New York by jumping on the metro at Essex St. Station or Delancey St. Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Orchard Street Shopping District and Lower East Side Tenement Museum.

Lower East Side
Downtown Brooklyn which includes heritage elements and a bridge

Downtown Brooklyn

4/5(4 area reviews)

Spend some time visiting places like Brooklyn Bridge while getting to know Downtown Brooklyn, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Jay St. - Tech Station or York St. Station to see more of the area.

Downtown Brooklyn
Greenwich Village which includes a fountain

Greenwich Village

5/5(8 area reviews)

Spend some time visiting places like 5th Avenue while getting to know Greenwich Village, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Christopher St. - Sheridan Sq. Station or W 4 St. Station to see more of the area.

Greenwich Village
West Village showing a city, central business district and signage

West Village

Consider a visit to Bleecker Street and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in West Village. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Christopher St. - Sheridan Sq. Station or 14 St. Station (7th Ave.).

West Village
The High Line Park showing street scenes, a city and a garden

Chelsea

4/5(27 area reviews)

Chelsea is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Madison Square Garden and Chelsea Hotel. See more of New York by jumping on the metro at 23 St. Station (8th Av.) or 23 St. Station (7th Av.).

Chelsea


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