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 fascinating museums 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 entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene 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 acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums 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 fascinating museums 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

Empire State Building General & Skip-the-Line Ticket Options

Empire State Building General & Skip-the-Line Ticket Options

AU$69
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Empire State Building General & Skip-the-Line Ticket Options
Edge NYC

NYC Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards Admission Ticket

AU$60
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
NYC Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards Admission Ticket
American Museum of Natural History Tickets

American Museum of Natural History Tickets

AU$41
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
American Museum of Natural History Tickets
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour + Pedestal Access

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options

AU$96
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
New York’s Best Skyline View, Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center

Top of the Rock Observation Deck

AU$69
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Top of the Rock Observation Deck
The Lion King On Broadway

The Lion King On Broadway

AU$233
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
The Lion King On Broadway
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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$253 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
AU$253
11 Aug - 12 Aug
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! (1,668 reviews)
"Part of the real neighborhood- much nicer feel than a commercial hotel. The modernization of the rooms is tastefully done."

Reviewed on 29 Jul. 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
The price is AU$378 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
AU$378
7 Aug - 8 Aug
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! (4,057 reviews)
"Perfect stay"

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Hyatt Grand Central New York

Hyatt Grand Central New York

4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street, at Grand Central Terminal, New York, NY
The price is AU$372 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$372
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (5,838 reviews)
"Great hotel. Really nice location. Staff was really good."

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

Hyatt Grand Central New York
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$303 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$303
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (6,186 reviews)
"Such a friendly, classic place to stay in NYC"

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

Hotel St. James
Lotte New York Palace

Lotte New York Palace

4.5 out of 5
455 Madison Ave, New York, NY
The price is AU$951 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
AU$951
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in New York. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,570 reviews)
"Please add filtered water stations to every floor, just like the one in the spa. This will eliminate plastic water bottles and more practical. The Jewel hotel has it and we love it"

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

Lotte New York Palace
Hotel Edison Times Square

Hotel Edison Times Square

4 out of 5
228 W 47th St, New York, NY
The price is AU$305 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$305
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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! (4,586 reviews)
"It's so close to Times Square and the subway. There are lots of shopping options close by and restaurants. Those can add up though because of the location so that's something to watch out for"

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

Hotel Edison 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
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
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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Garment District

4.5/5(6 area reviews)

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

Garment District
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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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Lower East Side

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

Travellers love Lower East Side for its fantastic nightlife, and you can see more of New York by jumping on the metro at Essex St. Station or Delancey St. Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Orchard Street Shopping District and Lower East Side Tenement Museum.

Lower East Side

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