Union Square Travel Guide

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Union Square
High view of Union Square and the Empire State Building
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Union Square showing a skyscraper, 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 theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

Center for Jewish History

Yeshiva University Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Yeshiva University Museum during your trip to New York. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.

Yeshiva University Museum

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 theatre scene in this vibrant area.

Daryl Roth Theatre

Union Square Theatre

You can make plans for a show at Union Square Theatre during your trip to New York. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

Union Square 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 acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site

Activities

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

AU$68
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
NYC: Museum of Modern Art

NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket

AU$42
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket
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$113
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards

Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards

AU$50
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards
New York Harbor Lights Evening Cruise

Circle Line: New York Harbor Lights Evening Cruise

AU$62
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Circle Line: New York Harbor Lights Evening Cruise
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour + Pedestal Access

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options

AU$88
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
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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
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, premium TV channels and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,023 reviews)
I always enjoy my stays here.

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

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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$346 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$346
29 Mar - 30 Mar
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! (6,518 reviews)
Great, central location. Clean room

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Hyatt Grand Central New York
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$281 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$281
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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! (7,237 reviews)
Needs improvement on property. Missing elevator pad. Our room chair looked like from garage sale (Torn). Lights by bed 1 worked for light but could not plug in phone or devices to charge. Other lamp didn't work at all. Rug on our floor to elevator had tape holding rug down. Should have some kind ...

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

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$258 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$258
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (5,305 reviews)
The staff was the friendliest I’ve ever encountered!

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Hotel Edison 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$217 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$217
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,263 reviews)
Adorable lobby. Rooms are adequately sized but lack details. Bad design in bathrooms, few towels, prison style sinks, could do so much with little $$ cost but disappointing overall. Elevators were tricky working only half the times. But FANTASTIC location! Great NYC views and SUPER CUTE cafe adjacent ...

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel
Hyatt Regency Times Square

Hyatt Regency Times Square

4 out of 5
1605 Broadway New York NY
The price is AU$396 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$396
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (676 reviews)
Very convenient to shops and restaurants also very clean and great staff members, I would definitely come back again

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Hyatt Regency Times Square
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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 Joyce Theater. See more of New York by jumping on the metro at 23 St. Station (8th Av.) or 23 St. Station (7th Av.).

Chelsea
Central park South New York, great design for any purposes. Midtown Manhattan, USA. View with Skyline of Skyscrapers architecture in NYC. Nature background. Urban cityscape. NY, US

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 Drawing Center, and catch the metro at Prince St. Station or Spring St. Station to see more of the area.

SoHo
Macy\'s featuring signage, street scenes and a city

Garment District

4.5/5(6 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Hammerstein Ballroom to Macy's – discover Garment District, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Garment District

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