Upper West Side Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A corner building with large windows and a sign for 2150 Broadway.
A large, ornate building with intricate architecture, surrounded by trees and a busy pedestrian area.
A park with trees, benches, and a sidewalk.
A busy street with a historic building in the background and a Fairway market on the corner.
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Leafy streets, heaps of green space and an intimate neighbourhood atmosphere makes the Upper West Side one of the most sought-after locations in the city.

The Upper West Side is one of Manhattan’s most scenic areas, with a first-class location right near Central Park. Some of New York’s best cultural attractions are here too, from the Lincoln Centre and American Folk Art Museum to the American Museum of Natural History. Perfect for casual dining, shopping and nightlife, this neighbourhood is exceptionally liveable, even if for a day.

Stay near popular Upper West Side attractions

A public square with a fountain, a large building with columns, and a Lincoln Center entrance.
Photo by Lincoln Centre for the Performing Arts/Iñaki Vinaixa
Open Photo by Lincoln Centre for the Performing Arts/Iñaki Vinaixa

Lincoln Center

9.4/10 (1,642 reviews)
See some of the world’s greatest performing arts events in one of the most culturally rich cities on the planet in this large architecturally impressive complex.
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Activities

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

AU$68
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$118
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$49
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$63
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Top of the Rock Timed Admission
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

AU$60
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket
One World Observatory: Skip-the-Line Ticket

One World Observatory Tickets

AU$43
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
One World Observatory Tickets
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Our pick of the best Upper West Side Hotel Deals

Empire Hotel

Empire Hotel

4 out of 5
44 W 63rd St New York NY
The price is AU$384 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$384
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (7,203 reviews)
"Old run down hotel. Good price and location. Room was very small. I tried to work on the rooftop and they wouldn’t let me, even though there was a whole empty section. Pool was also small and didn’t use."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Empire Hotel
Night Hotel Broadway

Night Hotel Broadway

3 out of 5
215 W 94th St New York NY
The price is AU$283 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
AU$283
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a steam room and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (3,613 reviews)
"Rooms are a bit out dated and a little noisy. AC didn’t work really well. Neighborhood is nice and the hotel is well priced. We were out all day and would easily walk back or catch trains."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Night Hotel Broadway
Hotel Belleclaire Central Park, a Small Luxury Hotel

Hotel Belleclaire Central Park, a Small Luxury Hotel

4 out of 5
2175 Broadway New York NY
The price is AU$439 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$439
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in New York. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
Hotel Belleclaire Central Park, a Small Luxury Hotel
Arthouse Hotel New York City

Arthouse Hotel New York City

4 out of 5
2178 Broadway at W 77th St New York NY
The price is AU$568 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
AU$568
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
Arthouse Hotel New York City
The Lucerne Hotel

The Lucerne Hotel

4 out of 5
201 W 79th St New York NY
Fully refundable
The price is AU$476 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
AU$476
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,571 reviews)
"This was my second stay this year it’s centrally located to Columbia and I love the area and the restaurant . That staff is really uptight behind the desk . No smiles no accommodation looked irritated . Especially the Latin woman very weird vibes from the front desk . The doormen helpful and courteous ..."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

The Lucerne Hotel
YMCA West Side

YMCA West Side

2 out of 5
5 W 63rd St New York NY
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy a fitness centre, a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7/10 Good! (686 reviews)
"The property is conveniently located near Columbus Circle and Lincoln Center. The door to 1011 closed readily. The inside looks worked well. The window was open a few inches. I closed the window. Although I turned the AC to max cool and the fan to max, only the fan blew. There was no AC. There were ..."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

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Our guide on where to stay in Upper West 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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Chelsea

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.).

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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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