West River Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit West River
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.
Hospital of Saint Raphael
If Hospital of Saint Raphael is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of New Haven.
Orchard Medical Center
If Orchard Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of New Haven.
Activities
Private Historic Yale Smart Phone Self Guided Walking Tour
Our pick of the best West River Hotel Deals
Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area
Nice fromt desk staff. Clean & comfortable room.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
New Haven Hotel
Clean, well designed rooms.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Motel 6 Milford, CT
The mattresses are extremely hard and the bathroom is a bit gross.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
staff was terrific gentleman at the front desk (on 12/31/25) - I don’t recall his name but was super kind
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Milford / New Haven
Room was spotless the staff was amazing. Room fully stocked with amenities. Had a great stay! The only down side was there were no microwaves in the rooms.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Red Roof Inn Meriden
Room was very clean!
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West River
Dwight
When in Dwight, you can plan a visit to Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University and Shubert Theater, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
The Hill
When in The Hill, you can plan a visit to Shubert Theater and Long Wharf Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Dixwell
While there might not be top attractions in Dixwell, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University and Woolsey Hall.
Downtown New Haven
If you're spending some time in Downtown New Haven, Woolsey Hall and Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University are top sights worth seeing.
Beaver Hills
Beaver Hills might not have many top sights, but Yale Bowl and Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
City Point
While City Point may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Long Wharf Theatre and New Haven Harbor.
