Union Square Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Union Square
Union Square which includes a city and a square or plaza
Union Square
Union Square which includes outdoor art and a statue or sculpture
Union Square featuring a monument, a city and a square or plaza

Union Square is a plaza… a park… a market… and it’s THE place to enjoy the life and soul of downtown Manhattan.

If there is one central place to hang out and experience the energy of central New York, it’s Union Square. New Yorkers and visitors alike love this central square for its eclectic mix of people and events. Watch the locals play chess or walk their dogs, admire the street performers, shop at the Greenmarket, or chat to a fortune teller. Look for the steaming Metronome and work out the time from the digits on The Passage.

Popular places to visit

Union Square featuring food, markets and street scenes

Union Square Park

This vibrant and energetic square is a must-see for all foodies visiting New York.

Union Square Park

Center for Jewish History

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Center for Jewish History in New York. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

Center for Jewish History

Daryl Roth Theatre

You can get tickets for a performance at Daryl Roth Theatre during your trip to New York. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.

Daryl Roth Theatre

Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site during your travels in New York. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.

Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site

Union Square Theatre

You can make plans for a show at Union Square Theatre during your trip to New York. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

Union Square Theatre

DR2 Theatre

You can enjoy a show at DR2 Theatre on your trip to New York. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

DR2 Theatre

Activities

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour + Pedestal Access

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options

AU$105
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
American Museum of Natural History Tickets

American Museum of Natural History Tickets

AU$46
per adult
78% 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 Observation Deck

AU$81
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Top of the Rock Observation Deck
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Sunset Cruise

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Sunset Cruise

AU$38
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Sunset Cruise
NYC 60 Min. Sightseeing Cruise

Statue of Liberty & Manhattan Skyline Sightseeing Cruise

AU$24
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Statue of Liberty & Manhattan Skyline Sightseeing Cruise
Circle Line: New York Landmarks Cruise

Circle Line: New York Landmarks Cruise

AU$55
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Circle Line: New York Landmarks Cruise
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Our pick of the best Union Square Hotel Deals

Chelsea Inn

Chelsea Inn

3 out of 5
46 W 17th St, New York, NY
The price is AU$290 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
AU$290
17 Nov - 18 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, premium TV channels, and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,787 reviews)
"Friendly staff, affordable. Clean. Zero issues or concerns"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Chelsea Inn
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

4 out of 5
811 7th Ave, New York, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$391 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$391
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the ...
7.4/10 Good! (5,060 reviews)
"Location is excellent and area is very walkable. I did not like the Starbucks in the lobby, there hot food options were terrible. Staff was good, but check-in to me was awful because of so many people checking in."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 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$339 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$339
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 2 restaurants, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (4,671 reviews)
"Breakfast was good and the grab and go was perfect for that day you don't have time to sit down and eat."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Hotel Edison Times Square
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square

Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square

4 out of 5
145 W 44th St, New York, NY
The price is AU$313 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$313
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (5,831 reviews)
"-Got married in NYC and stayed here. Have stayed here a few times and it’s always been top notch! Great people, great area!"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel

Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel

4 out of 5
235 West 46th Street, New York, NY
The price is AU$329 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$329
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,364 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel
Hotel St. James

Hotel St. James

2.5 out of 5
109 W. 45TH ST., New York, NY
The price is AU$297 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$297
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (6,471 reviews)
"This is my 2nd stay here and Joey at the front desk was amazing! Check in was easy.. will definitely be back!!"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Hotel St. James
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Other neighbourhoods around Union Square

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
Chelsea showing a city

Midtown South

While you're in Midtown South, take in top sights like Madison Square Garden or 5th Avenue, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 34 St. Station (Herald Square) or 33 St. Station (Park Av. S).

Midtown South
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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Midtown

4.5/5(75 area reviews)

Times Square and Broadway 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.

Midtown

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