Manhattan Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Manhattan
The Oculus which includes interior views
Brooklyn Bridge Park featuring a river or creek, a sunset and a city
Manhattan
The National September 11 Memorial showing a city, a fountain and night scenes

The frenzy of Wall Street, the galleries of Soho, the green lungs of Central Park: Manhattan still has the assets – and the charms – to back up its considerable confidence.

Manhattan has many faces. More than a global icon of the arts, finance and fashion, it's a real, pulsing city, with a fascinating past. Trendsetters sashay between cutting-edge restaurants and bars, while world-class institutions like the Met and the Guggenheim offer deep cultural cred. This fabulously diverse borough is begging to be explored, from the gaudy buzz of Midtown to leafy West Village and beyond.


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Our pick of the best Manhattan Hotel Deals

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$288 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
AU$288
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (5,887 reviews)
Cleaning (clean towels and empty trash) was only done upon request and rooms need updating.

Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Hotel Edison Times Square

Hotel Edison Times Square

4 out of 5
228 W 47th St New York NY
The price is AU$280 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
AU$280
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 2 restaurants, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,845 reviews)
Great experience!!!

Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025

Hotel Edison Times Square
Hyatt Grand Central New York

Hyatt Grand Central New York

4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street New York NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$363 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$363
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (6,374 reviews)
Excellent

Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025

Hyatt Grand Central New York
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel

PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel

4 out of 5
215 Chrystie St New York NY
The price is AU$462 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
AU$462
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 2 restaurants, 6 bars/lounges and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,117 reviews)
Great view but rooms too small for my preference!! Great customer service!!

Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025

PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
Hotel St. James

Hotel St. James

2.5 out of 5
109 W. 45TH ST. New York NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$308 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$308
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (6,633 reviews)
Joey was amazing! We loved our stay we will be back.

Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025

Hotel St. James
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown

DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown

4 out of 5
8 Stone St New York NY
The price is AU$202 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
AU$202
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,046 reviews)
Staff was so nice in such a crazy holiday season in New York City everyone was so nice!

Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
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Other neighbourhoods around Manhattan

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Upper West Side

4.5/5(32 area reviews)

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.

Upper West Side
Central Park showing a high-rise building, a garden and a 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.).

Uptown
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Upper East Side

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

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.

Upper East Side
New York which includes signage, a city and a skyscraper

Central Park South

5/5(1 area review)

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.

Central Park South
Chrysler Building which includes a city, a skyscraper and landscape views

Midtown East

4.5/5(95 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Grand Central Terminal to 5th Avenue – discover Midtown East, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Midtown East
Hell\'s Kitchen showing a bar, interior views and dining out

Hell's Kitchen

Known for its soaring skyscrapers, popular shops and eye-catching views, there's plenty to explore in Hell's Kitchen. Top attractions like Manhattan Cruise Terminal and New World Stages are major draws. Catch the metro at 50 St. Station (8th Av.) or 42 St. - Port Authority Bus Terminal Station to see more of the city.

Hell's Kitchen


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