East Side Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Where to stay in East Side

Turtle Bay

Turtle Bay

While you're in Turtle Bay, take in top sights like Chrysler Building and jump on the metro at Lexington Av.-53 St. Station to see more of the city.

Turtle Bay
Gramercy

Gramercy

Historical sites and theatres are highlights of Gramercy. Make a stop by Irving Plaza or Police Academy Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 23 St. Station (Park Av.) to get around town.

Gramercy
Kips Bay

Kips Bay

Kips Bay is popular for its lively bars, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Holographic Studios or Asser Levy Recreation Center.

Kips Bay
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Sutton Place

While visiting Sutton Place, you might make a stop by sights like Sutton Place Park and Bridgemarket.

Sutton Place
Tudor City

Tudor City

While Tudor City isn't home to many top sights, Grand Central Terminal and Times Square are some notable places to visit nearby.

Tudor City
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Yorkville

If you're spending time in Yorkville, check out sights like Gracie Mansion or The Promise Theatre and hop on the metro to see more of the city at East 86th Street Station or 96 St. Station (2nd Av.).

Yorkville
Hyatt Grand Central New York

Hyatt Grand Central New York

4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street New York NY
The price is NZ$476 per night from 25 May to 26 May
NZ$476
25 May - 26 May
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (6,936 reviews)
"We had an excellent time at Hyatt grand central. The hotel is in a convenient place to commute anywhere in the city . Most of the attractions are walkable distance. No complaints. Just a suggestion about the food market . The staffs could have been bit more nice and communicative ."

Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Pod 51

Pod 51

3 out of 5
230 E 51st St New York NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$223 per night from 14 June to 15 June
NZ$223
14 June - 15 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,112 reviews)
"Excellent front desk staff service and support throughout my stay. My clean room was lovely with natural light streaming in. Very comfortable common space inside, out back and on the roof. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Pod 51
Hotel 32 32

Hotel 32 32

4 out of 5
32 E 32nd Street New York NY
The price is NZ$249 per night from 25 May to 26 May
NZ$249
25 May - 26 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy 2 restaurants, a 24-hour front desk and a fireplace in reception. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,432 reviews)
"was able to check in right away. room was small but comfortable. clean. staff was friendly. bottled drinking water was free. great location for a concert at MSG. one night stay."

Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Hotel 32 32
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East Village Hotel

East Village Hotel

3 out of 5
147 1st Ave New York NY
Stay at this aparthotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,045 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay here! Great location and super cute and cozy room. We didn’t use the kitchenette during our stay, but it was well-equipped if we had wanted to and it was nice having the mini fridge. Would definitely stay here again!"

Reviewed on 17 May 2026

East Village Hotel
The Beekman Tower, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

The Beekman Tower, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

3.5 out of 5
3 Mitchell Pl New York NY
Stay at this aparthotel 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 property ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (584 reviews)
"We booked a 2bdrm suite for 3 adults. It was everything we expected and less. We felt like we were in a dorm room, with over-used furniture, banged up walls and lumpy pillows. One bedroom has a queen bed and a large TV with a dresser and side table. The 2nd bdrm had 2 twin beds. That's it. No side ..."

Reviewed on 2 May 2026

The Beekman Tower, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
The Maison Bella

The Maison Bella

2 out of 5
341 E 62nd St New York NY
Stay at this aparthotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions 5th Avenue and Grand Central Terminal ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
"Great space. No issues!"

Reviewed on 4 May 2026

The Maison Bella
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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