Midtown East Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A cityscape with prominent skyscrapers, including the Chrysler Building and the Empire State Building.
A large indoor public space with high ceilings, large windows, and a central clock.
A tall building with a distinctive arched top and a large circular window.
A city skyline with the Chrysler Building and MetLife building.
A city skyline with modern skyscrapers, including a prominent glass building and a tall black building.

Among all the dazzling architecture of Midtown East, Grand Central Terminal remains the most beloved, and the most iconic.

The skyline of Midtown East is dominated by some of America’s favourite skyscrapers – the Chrysler Building, Seagram’s, Graybar – but Grand Central is undoubtedly the jewel in this area’s crown. Its lovely beaux arts stylings are the source of endless photo ops. There are big-name stores over on Fifth Avenue, and fashionable boutiques on Madison, while the United Nations headquarters are down by the river, but to see the true “old” New York, you’d best meet at Grand Central.

Stay near popular Midtown East attractions

A spacious train station with high ceilings, large arched windows, and an American flag.
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Grand Central Terminal

9.0/10 (54,227 reviews)
This glorious, buzzing hub for commuters is an absolute must-see for history and architecture lovers.
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Activities

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

AU$61
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Go City: New York Explorer Pass - Entry to 2 to 10 Top Attractions

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

AU$119
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$57
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$58
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Top of the Rock Timed Admission
One World Observatory: Skip-the-Line Ticket

One World Observatory Tickets

AU$43
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
One World Observatory Tickets
New York Harbor Lights Evening Cruise

Circle Line: New York Harbor Lights Evening Cruise

AU$70
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Circle Line: New York Harbor Lights Evening Cruise
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Our pick of the best Midtown East Hotel Deals

Lotte New York Palace

Lotte New York Palace

4.5 out of 5
455 Madison Ave New York NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$805 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
AU$805
8 Nov - 9 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 ...
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$455 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
AU$455
22 Nov - 23 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! (7,956 reviews)
"Great location adjacent to Grand Central Station."

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Pod 51

Pod 51

3 out of 5
230 E 51st St New York NY
The price is AU$211 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
AU$211
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very good! (2,328 reviews)
"Loved it! We had a room with a bathroom. Clean and nice. Cafe great. Roof deck great. Location great."

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026

Pod 51
The Lexington Hotel, Autograph Collection

The Lexington Hotel, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
511 Lexington Ave at 48th St. New York NY
The price is AU$404 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
AU$404
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (2,574 reviews)
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Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026

The Lexington Hotel, Autograph Collection
Millennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza

Millennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza

4 out of 5
1 United Nations Plaza New York NY
The price is AU$319 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
AU$319
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the ...
Millennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza
Arlo NoMad

Arlo NoMad

4 out of 5
11 East 31st Street New York NY
The price is AU$402 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
AU$402
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, valet parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Arlo NoMad
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Our guide on where to stay in Midtown East

Find the best Midtown East 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.

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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.

Midtown East Travel Guide

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