Garment District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Garment District
Fashion is at the core of this neighborhood south of Times Square, where bustling streets and soaring buildings reflect the big city’s go-getter spirit.

The Garment District is a center for global fashion, where countless hopefuls have toiled to establish themselves in the business of creativity. At first glance, the 20 blocks that make up the district, from Sixth Avenue and 34th Street to Ninth Avenue and 42nd Street, appear to be lined with unremarkable buildings. Look more closely to see hints of the high-octane industry housed here, from designers’ studios to fabric stores and showrooms.

Ask at the Fashion Center Information Kiosk for a free map of the Garment District. Set out down Seventh, also known as Fashion Avenue. Look for the 28 brass plaques of the Fashion Walk of Fame, which highlights influential American designers throughout the ages. Plan ahead and hire a licensed tour guide to walk you through a century of fashion.

Explore the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology to delve into the area’s history, as well as other fashion-related topics of interest. As you wander, appreciate the bright murals and public sculptures dotted throughout the Garment District Plazas. Art fans will also enjoy a quick stop at Space for Public Art, a venue for small, free exhibits.

Visitors to the Garment District often have one thing in mind: shopping. Many of the area’s showrooms and wholesale warehouses are open only by appointment. A guided tour can help with access and wayfinding. Urban Oasis offers tours that prioritize shopping, as well as educational tours tracing how garments are designed and produced.

You don’t need a guide to indulge, however. Channel your inner designer while feeling velvet, suede and silk at the iconic Mood Fabrics or head to Macy’s Herald Square for a classic department store experience.

If you begin to tire, pick up a snack from a street vendor and take advantage of the public seating in the plaza at Herald Square, where street musicians often play delightful melodies.


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Our pick of the best Garment District Hotel Deals

The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel
The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel
4 out of 5
481 Eighth Ave., New York, NY
The price is AU$247 per night from 27 May to 28 May
AU$247
per night
27 May - 28 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8/10 Very Good! (4,440 reviews)
Happy Customer.
"Everything was amazing and beautiful."

Reviewed on 22 May 2024

The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel
Doubletree by Hilton New York Times Square South
Doubletree by Hilton New York Times Square South
3.5 out of 5
525 8Th Ave, New York, NY
The price is AU$299 per night from 27 May to 28 May
AU$299
per night
27 May - 28 May
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,540 reviews)
"Area is away from shops by a few blocks but walkable. Loved that they serviced our rooms daily. Nice clean affordable place to stay while on vacation"

Reviewed on 22 May 2024

Doubletree by Hilton New York Times Square South
Arlo Midtown
Arlo Midtown
4 out of 5
351 West 38th Street, New York, NY
The price is AU$285 per night from 27 May to 28 May
AU$285
per night
27 May - 28 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,232 reviews)
"A great option for staying in Midtown. As is usual for New York, the room wasn't huge but adequate for what we needed. Bathroom and shower were great, staff and operation were very efficient. It's very convenient for getting to most of the areas you would want to get to. Didn't get to use on site ..."

Reviewed on 22 May 2024

Arlo Midtown
Moxy NYC Times Square
Moxy NYC Times Square
4 out of 5
485 7th Avenue, New York, NY
The price is AU$254 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
AU$254
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,928 reviews)
"This Hotel is close to everything, you can walk to everywhere I really love it"

Reviewed on 21 May 2024

Moxy NYC Times Square
Hilton Garden Inn New York Times Square South
Hilton Garden Inn New York Times Square South
3 out of 5
326 W 37th St, New York, NY
The price is AU$269 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
AU$269
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,952 reviews)
"The staff were friendly, my room was very nice and everything was clean. Great place !"

Reviewed on 22 May 2024

Hilton Garden Inn New York Times Square South
TRYP by Wyndham New York City Times Square / Midtown
TRYP by Wyndham New York City Times Square / Midtown
4.5 out of 5
345 W 35th Street, New York, NY
The price is AU$290 per night from 27 May to 28 May
AU$290
per night
27 May - 28 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,560 reviews)
"A great stay for a low maintenance New York City hotel. Simple and easy, good value. Right next to a police station so you will feel safe."

Reviewed on 21 May 2024

TRYP by Wyndham New York City Times Square / Midtown
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