West New Haven Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit West New Haven
Popular places to visit
Yale University
Walk around the campus of Yale University, a top university in New Haven. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's art scene.
New Haven Green
After visiting New Haven Green, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New Haven. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's art scene.
Wooster Square
Find out about the history of New Haven when you take a trip to Wooster Square. Experience the area's art scene and museums.
Peabody Museum of Natural History
You can browse the exhibits at Peabody Museum of Natural History, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to New Haven. Experience the area's art scene and museums.
Southern Connecticut State University
Explore the campus of Southern Connecticut State University during your trip to West New Haven. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Yale Bowl
Catch an event at Yale Bowl during your trip to New Haven. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Activities
Private Historic Yale Smart Phone Self Guided Walking Tour
Our pick of the best West New Haven Hotel Deals
The Best Way Inn
New Haven Hotel
The positives: Both Check in and Check out were easy and smooth and the staff was lovely. The hotel is close to the train station and conveniently located. My room was very clean and quiet, which I appreciated. But- and this is a big deal- when I pulled back the cover on the bed, the bottom sheet ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Milford / New Haven
Staff were great. I would definitely use this Hotel again.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
My wife had a procedure at Yale New Haven and I only one night. It was very convenient and pleasant. I only used the room. Not the bar or restaurant.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Trumbull Marriott Shelton
The parking lot is all potholes. 2 of the 3 elevators don't work and the gym was falling apart and dirty.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Motel 6 Milford, CT
Terrible
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West New Haven
Westville
If you're spending some time in Westville, Yale Bowl and Cullman-Heyman Tennis Center are top sights worth seeing.
West Rock
If you're spending some time in West Rock, West Rock Ridge State Park and Judges Cave are top sights worth seeing.
Beaver Hills
Beaver Hills might not have many top sights, but Yale Bowl and Grove Street Cemetery are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
West River
When in West River, you can plan a visit to Yale Bowl and Skull and Bones Tomb, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Newhallville
Newhallville might not have many top sights, but Peabody Museum of Natural History and Grove Street Cemetery are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Dixwell
While there might not be top attractions in Dixwell, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Grove Street Cemetery and Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University.
