Upper West Side Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Upper West Side which includes a city and street scenes
Upper West Side showing street scenes and a city
Upper West Side showing a garden
Upper West Side which includes a city and street scenes
Upper West Side showing a park and a statue or sculpture

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.


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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
Fully refundable
The price is AU$241 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
AU$241
12 Apr - 13 Apr
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! (6,719 reviews)
Nice hotel.

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Empire Hotel
Hotel Belleclaire

Hotel Belleclaire

4 out of 5
2175 Broadway New York NY
The price is AU$294 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$294
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,834 reviews)
Amazing location, helpful staff, and yummy bakery that you get credit to for breakfast. Could be cleaner - there was mold along rhe sliding shower door, toilet base by the floor wasn’t clean, and air vent had a lot of dust in it. Staff was very helpful and friendly. Has been recently renovated. Could ...

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Hotel Belleclaire
Night Hotel Broadway

Night Hotel Broadway

3 out of 5
215 W 94th St New York NY
The price is AU$170 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$170
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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. ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,863 reviews)
Glad to see the Hotel is under new management. I have been staying here for over 20 years and the place looked great again. Had been on a decline for the past few years. Now there is a wonderful staff. A very convenient location with the express IRT subway around the corner on Broadway.

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Night Hotel Broadway
Hotel Beacon

Hotel Beacon

4 out of 5
2130 Broadway at 75th Street New York NY
The price is AU$428 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$428
16 Mar - 17 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,426 reviews)
Diner next door, Starbucks on same side of Broadway but across the street, a grocery across the street from the hotel, and the 72nd subway stop on the red line (1, 2, 3) a couple blocks away. Convenient public transportation. Mostly quiet, as far as NYC goes. Large 1 bdrm with stovetop and refrigerator. ...

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Hotel Beacon
Mandarin Oriental, New York

Mandarin Oriental, New York

5 out of 5
80 Columbus Circle at 60th Street New York NY
The price is AU$1,619 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$1,619
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (619 reviews)
Great experience very good Everything was very clean, then suffered very polite

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Mandarin Oriental, New York
The Lucerne Hotel

The Lucerne Hotel

4 out of 5
201 W 79th St New York NY
The price is AU$279 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$279
16 Mar - 17 Mar
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,424 reviews)
My stay was just one night, but the staff were all friendly and helpful. The room was perfect for what I needed. The location is easy to find and close to what I was there to do. Walking the area was easy.

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

The Lucerne Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Upper West Side

Wall Street which includes heritage architecture, street scenes and a city

Manhattan

4.5/5(334 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums, important monuments and soaring skyscrapers, there's plenty to explore in Manhattan. Top attractions like Times Square and Grand Central Terminal are major draws. Catch the metro at 81 St. - Museum of Natural History Station or 86 St. Station (Central Park West) to see more of the city.

Manhattan
Uptown

Uptown

While you're in Uptown, take in top sights like Cleopatra's Needle or Belvedere Castle, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 81 St. - Museum of Natural History Station or 77 St. Station (Lexington Av.).

Uptown
Upper East Side featuring street scenes

Upper East Side

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Known for its interesting museums and stunning river views, there's plenty to explore in Upper East Side. Top attractions like 5th Avenue and Frick Collection are major draws, and you can catch the metro at 77 St. Station (Lexington Av.) or 72nd Street Station to see more of the city.

Upper East Side
Quintessential New York - Skyscrapers, yellow cabs and Central Park, as seen on a rainy morning outside the hotel. 

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Lenox Hill

If you're spending time in Lenox Hill, check out sights like 5th Avenue or Park Avenue Armory and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 72nd Street Station or 68 St. - Hunter College Station.

Lenox Hill
Hell\'s Kitchen showing a bar, interior views and dining out

Hell's Kitchen

Known for its soaring skyscrapers, popular shops and eye-catching views, there's plenty to explore in Hell's Kitchen. Top attractions like Manhattan Cruise Terminal and New World Stages are major draws. Catch the metro at 50 St. Station (8th Av.) or 42 St. - Port Authority Bus Terminal Station to see more of the city.

Hell's Kitchen
Chrysler Building which includes a city, a skyscraper and landscape views

Midtown East

4.5/5(95 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Grand Central Terminal to 5th Avenue – discover Midtown East, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Midtown East


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