Central Park West Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A park with a paved path lined by benches and trees with yellow leaves.
A cityscape with a river, a bridge, and a park.
A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, including a distinctive twisting building and a large rectangular building with a flat roof.
A nighttime city skyline with illuminated buildings and a river in the foreground.
A Gothic cathedral with intricate stonework, large rose window, and pointed arches.

Stay near popular Central Park West attractions

The exterior of The Library of Columbia University with a dome and columns.

Columbia University

8.6/10 (1,099 reviews)
Enjoy the student vibe around Columbia University, a top university in New York. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
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Activities

Tyrannosaurs rex skeleton in the American Museum of Natural History in New York

American Museum of Natural History Tickets

NZ$71
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
American Museum of Natural History Tickets
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

NZ$75
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
New York’s Best Skyline View, Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center

Top of the Rock Timed Admission

NZ$72
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Top of the Rock Timed Admission
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

NZ$75
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket
The Lion King On Broadway

The Lion King On Broadway

NZ$236
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
The Lion King On Broadway
New York Harbor Lights Evening Cruise

Circle Line: New York Harbor Lights Evening Cruise

NZ$86
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Circle Line: New York Harbor Lights Evening Cruise
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Our pick of the best Central Park West Hotel Deals

ROW NYC

ROW NYC

4 out of 5
700 8th Avenue New York NY
The price is NZ$414 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$414
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Times Square and Broadway are located ...
ROW NYC
Hotel Edison Times Square

Hotel Edison Times Square

4 out of 5
228 W 47th St New York NY
The price is NZ$494 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$494
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (6,237 reviews)
"Room was kept clean every day, average hotel not a 4 star as advertised. Good location, very close to Times Sq. Didn't even ask if we enjoyed our stay when we checked out."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026

Hotel Edison Times Square
Empire Hotel

Empire Hotel

4 out of 5
44 W 63rd St New York NY
The price is NZ$449 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$449
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Empire Hotel
Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel

Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel

4 out of 5
235 West 46th Street New York NY
The price is NZ$372 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$372
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel
New York Marriott Marquis

New York Marriott Marquis

4.5 out of 5
1535 Broadway New York NY
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$895 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$895
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in New York. Enjoy 3 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (4,753 reviews)
"Amazing view. Clean. Efficient. Comfortable beds.quiet"

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026

New York Marriott Marquis
Night Hotel Broadway

Night Hotel Broadway

3 out of 5
215 W 94th St New York NY
The price is NZ$363 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$363
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a steam room and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Night Hotel Broadway
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Our guide on where to stay in Central Park West

Find the best Central Park West areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A bridge with an American flag, a city skyline, and a waterfront park.

Brooklyn

Known for its great live music and charming cafes, there's plenty to explore in Brooklyn. You can visit top attractions like Barclays Center Brooklyn and Brooklyn Bridge, and jump on the metro at Kingston - Throop Avs. Station or Nostrand Av. Station (Fulton St.) to see more of the city.

A city skyline with various high-rise buildings, including a distinctive skyscraper under construction, and a body of water in the foreground.

Midtown

Times Square and Rockefeller Center are a few top attractions in Midtown. Hop around the city on the metro at 42 St. - Bryant Pk. Station or Times Sq. - 42 St. Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, soaring skyscrapers and acclaimed art galleries.

A large glass-domed greenhouse surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

Bronx

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Bronx. If sightseeing is on the list, Yankee Stadium is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Bronx Park East Station or E 180 St. Station to see more of the area.

A city skyline at dusk with illuminated bridges and buildings.

Williamsburg

Noted for its cafes and live music, there's plenty to explore in Williamsburg. Top attractions like McCarren Park Pool and Brooklyn Brewery are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Metropolitan Av. Station or Lorimer St. Station (Metropolitan St.) to see more of the city.

A vibrant street mural with a rainbow pattern and the word "KOBRA" on a building.

Chelsea

Chelsea is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Madison Square Garden and Chelsea Hotel. See more of New York by jumping on the metro at 23 St. Station (8th Av.) or 23 St. Station (7th Av.).

Central Park West Travel Guide

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