Washington Heights Travel Guide

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The beautiful George Washington bridge from southbound Highway 9A with a fleeting glimpse from the car sunroof shot on my iPhone! The azure sunset colors from the hurriedly darkening sky, the bright lights from New Jersey and the decked up bridge - it was magic!
The beautiful George Washington bridge from southbound Highway 9A with a fleeting glimpse from the car sunroof shot on my iPhone! The azure sunset colors from the hurriedly darkening sky, the bright lights from New Jersey and the decked up bridge - it was magic!
Congested with traffic at noon. But then when isn’t New York congested with traffic?

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(Oct 2017)
George Washington Bridge from Washington Heights at the water's edge. #BVStrove
George Washington Bridge which includes a bridge

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Our pick of the best Washington Heights Hotel Deals

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$341 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$341
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! (6,510 reviews)
Great location, just besides grand central , give you access to the whole city

Reviewed on 10 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$299 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$299
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! (7,163 reviews)
Room was clean, staff was nice and helpful. The hotel was walking distance to so many shops and food spots. Loved the trip!

Reviewed on 12 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$293 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$293
15 Mar - 16 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! (5,258 reviews)
Great location!

Reviewed on 12 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$251 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$251
30 Mar - 31 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! (2,231 reviews)
There's plenty to do/see in the nearby area of 42nd Street. Thats a big plus!! The hotel's downstairs interior is absolutely gorgeous. However, I experienced having a room with a very large water bug (roach) which scared the bejeezus out of me once I discovered it. God knows how long it was there ...

Reviewed on 11 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$347 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$347
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! (625 reviews)
Great and safe location for me and my daughters to come for a weekend and see a broadway show, 10/10 !!

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Hyatt Regency Times Square
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown

DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown

4 out of 5
8 Stone St New York NY
The price is AU$182 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$182
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,450 reviews)
Great location close to trains and restaurants good prices

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
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Other neighbourhoods around Washington Heights

Upper West Side which includes a city and street scenes

Upper West Side

4.5/5(32 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Upper West Side. Check out top attractions like Children's Museum of Manhattan and Zabar's, and jump on the metro at 86 St. Station (Broadway) or 79 St. Station to see more of the city.

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
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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