Lower Manhattan Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Lower Manhattan
Where to stay in Lower Manhattan
SoHo
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in SoHo. Spend some time visiting top spots like Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art, and catch the metro at Prince St. Station or Spring St. Station to see more of the area.
Financial District
Enjoy the important monuments in Financial District. Brooklyn Bridge is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Wall St. Station (William St.) or Broad St. Station to see more of New York.
Lower East Side
Travellers love Lower East Side for its fantastic nightlife, and you can see more of New York by jumping on the metro at Essex St. Station or Delancey St. Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Orchard Street Shopping District and Essex Street Market.
West Village
Consider a visit to Bleecker Street and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in West Village. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Christopher St. - Sheridan Sq. Station or 14 St. Station (7th Ave.).
East Village
If you're spending time in East Village, you might enjoy attractions like Tompkins Square Park and St. Marks Place. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at 1 Av. Station to see more of the city.
Tribeca
Travellers choose Tribeca for its great bars. Hop aboard the metro at Chambers St. Station (Hudson St.) or Chambers St. Station (Church St.) and check out top sights like Hudson River Park.
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
It reminds me of a “diet” version of The Edition or 1 Hotel. Clean polished rooms. Very nice and I would stay here again.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Seven days stay, the location is great. Room was cleaned eve day which was great. But there are some savings that I do not understand: The hotel does not provide the typical, two bottles of water per room per nigh. That's the reason I do not give a 5. That's so cheap why they bother?
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Hilton Garden Inn NYC Financial Center/Manhattan Downtown
Great overall
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Placemakr Wall Street
Cannot say anything bad about this place, ticked every box. Clean, staff were great and easy access to the subway, great to have a kitchen and a big fridge. Loved it, when we go back we will definitely be looking to book here again.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
East Village Hotel
Easy check in and nice place
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
One Dutch Hotel
Pros: large space, good furnishing, good kitchen appliances, washer and dryer. Cons: have to launder your own towels and bedding, steam heating is very very noisy, very inflexible check in and check out times.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Popular places to visit
One World Trade Center
Enjoy breathtaking views of the city from the observation platform of the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, near to where the Twin Towers once stood.
Wall Street
The U.S. home of global finance offers a fascinating historical excursion. Nearby, visit the site honoring those involved in the fatal events of September 11, 2001.
New York University
Walk around the campus of New York University, a well-known university in New York. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Battery Park
This stylish park at the southernmost tip of Manhattan is a destination for one of the best sunsets in the city.
National September 11 Memorial & Museum
This poignant landmark captures the powerful emotions felt following the tragic events of 9/11, enabling all who visit to honour those who lost their lives.
Washington Square Park
In a city with many pretty parks, this is one of the most beautiful. You may recognize its iconic arch and fountain from a movie or postcard.
Activities
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
American Museum of Natural History Tickets
45 Minute Statue of Liberty Express Sightseeing Cruise
One day tour Washington & Philadelphia from New York
Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in New York
Circle Line: Best of New York Cruise – All Around Manhattan
- One World Trade Center
- Brooklyn Bridge
- Battery Park
- National September 11 Memorial & Museum
- Washington Square Park
- Whitney Museum of American Art
- Lower East Side Tenement Museum
- Manhattan Bridge
- Bleecker Street
- Bowery Ballroom
- City Winery
- Blue Note Jazz Club
- Orchard Street Shopping District
- World Financial Center
- Williamsburg Bridge
