West Side Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





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Stay near popular West Side attractions
Activities

New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent

Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

Stranger Things: The First Shadow on Broadway

Ultimate Manhattan Highlights Helicopter Tours

American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium
Our pick of the best West Side Hotel Deals

Hyatt Grand Central New York
"I felt safe with the security part, having to show your room key, especially in the wee hours. Staff was phenomenal. I enjoyed the $15 daily credit at the market"
Reviewed on 2 July 2026

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
"Ok"
Reviewed on 1 July 2026

Empire Hotel
"Our 10th floor room was supposed to be an upgrade, but any evidence of this escapes us. The building is old so there are going to be issues, but having no electrical outlet in view of a mirror anywhere along with huge “water bugs” (big roaches) who crept across the bathroom floor in the middle of ..."
Reviewed on 2 July 2026

NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
"Great stay overall, very convenient location"
Reviewed on 1 July 2026

ROW NYC
"Great staff"
Reviewed on 1 July 2026

Pod Times Square
"This is a surprisingly sweet little hotel in the heart of Times Square. Rooms are tiny, but kind of all you need as a home base to crash at night. The staff are all lovely and the vibes are good. The hotel is simple and clean, but my bathroom had a strange stink to it that was…not great. There aren’t ..."
Reviewed on 2 July 2026
Our guide on where to stay in West Side

Downtown Jersey City
Travellers to Downtown Jersey City praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Jersey City City Hall and Hudson River Waterfront Walkway.

Hudson Yards
While you're in Hudson Yards, take in top sights like The Edge and jump on the metro at 34th Street–Hudson Yards Station to see more of the city.

The Waterfront
If you're spending some time in The Waterfront, Newport Centre and Hudson River Waterfront Walkway are top sights worth seeing.

Newport
Unique features of Newport include the river views and bars. Make a stop by Newport Centre or Holland Tunnel while you're exploring the area.

Journal Square
Are you interested in fascinating museums, important monuments and soaring skyscrapers? A visit to Journal Square might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Loew's Jersey Theater and Jackie Robinson Statue.




















