Upper East Side Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A busy city street with yellow taxis, pedestrians, and cyclists.
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The Upper East Side, set between Central Park and the East River, is the posh part of New York. It’s also where you’ll find some of the best museums in the city.

Upper East Side is home to 5th Avenue’s “Museum Mile”. The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum are the star attractions, but there are many other museums and galleries to keep you busy for weeks. Head to Yorkville for hearty German food and East River views. Those with deep pockets can hit the boutiques of Madison Avenue or dine out in style.

Stay near popular Upper East Side attractions

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Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

8.8/10 (382 reviews)
One of the world’s best-known art galleries is as exciting from the outside as it is from inside.
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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
Brooklyn Bridge footpath with Manhattan in background

Boroughs Tour: Brooklyn, Bronx, Harlem, Queens & Coney Island

AU$118
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Boroughs Tour: Brooklyn, Bronx, Harlem, Queens & Coney Island
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Our pick of the best Upper East Side Hotel Deals

Loews Regency New York Hotel

Loews Regency New York Hotel

5 out of 5
540 Park Avenue New York NY
The price is AU$1,158 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
AU$1,158
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Loews Regency New York Hotel
The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, New York

The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, New York

5 out of 5
2 E 61st St New York NY
The price is AU$1,149 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$1,149
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,030 reviews)
"Everything’s was perfect."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026

The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, New York
The Gardens Sonesta ES Suites New York

The Gardens Sonesta ES Suites New York

3 out of 5
215 E 64th St New York NY
The price is AU$739 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
AU$739
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy a 24-hour health club, valet parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"La habitación no parecia la de las fotos. Los muebles, cocina, baño ya tienen mucho uso. La ubicación es excelente pero la propiedad necesita renovación. el precio que cobran, no es para la baja calidad de la habitación."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

The Gardens Sonesta ES Suites New York
Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Upper East Side

Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Upper East Side

3 out of 5
410 E 92nd St New York NY
The price is AU$414 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
AU$414
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Upper East Side
The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel

The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel

5 out of 5
35 E 76th St New York NY
The price is AU$2,700 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$2,700
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel
CENTRAL PARK NYC

CENTRAL PARK NYC

2 out of 5
343 E 62nd St New York NY
The price is AU$1,046 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
AU$1,046
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions 5th Avenue and Grand Central Terminal ...
9/10 Wonderful! (21 reviews)
"I would never book here again. They never gave me my check in info when I told them the time I’m checking in. I had to find another hotel at 8pm on a holiday weekend. They blocked my phone number after I tried calling them"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

CENTRAL PARK NYC
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Our guide on where to stay in Upper East Side

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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