Civic Center Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Civic Center
Popular places to visit
City Hall Park
Discover this lovely little park as you take a walking tour of lower Manhattan. Stop at its visitor center to pick up information for the rest of your trip.
Woolworth Building
Find out about the history of New York with a stop at Woolworth Building. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Times Square
The electric atmosphere of the New York’s busiest square will leave your head spinning, an essential experience for all visitors.
Central Park
Sit back and relax in this iconic oasis of calm right in the heart of Manhattan’s concrete jungle.
Grand Central Terminal
Experience the energy of New York’s transport hub in the grand and romantic setting of this majestic building.
Madison Square Garden
Whether you’re performing here, watching your favorite sports team or entertainer or touring the venue, you’re in for an exciting event.
Activities
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Top of the Rock Observation Deck
NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards
Our pick of the best Civic Center Hotel Deals
Hyatt Grand Central New York
It was clean
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Great location but too old needs some update
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
Stayed at the New Yorker Hotel and it was honestly not worth the price. The hallways are outdated and the “city view” room we were given was basically a corner wall with barely any view of MSG. You’re mainly paying for the location in the heart of NYC. What really ruined the experience was how we ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
Very fun and happening hotel.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Hampton Inn New York Times Square
The elevator situation was so inconvenient. They kept glitching and sending everyone to the wrong floors, and one of the elevators didn't work the whole time! Also did not tell us that there was construction occurring on the property, definitely overpriced for what it was, they didn't even give us ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Pod Times Square
I’m traveling on recreation. And I’m traveling alone. This is a wonderful place for a single traveler, but I think couples seem to enjoy it too. This location is fantastic. It’s right in the heart of Times Square. Numerous restaurants within just a few walking steps. There’s even a really full Service ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Civic Center
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.
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.
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 Lower East Side Tenement Museum.
Greenwich Village
Spend some time visiting places like 5th Avenue while getting to know Greenwich Village, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Christopher St. - Sheridan Sq. Station or W 4 St. Station to see more of the area.
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.).
Downtown Brooklyn
Spend some time visiting places like Brooklyn Bridge while getting to know Downtown Brooklyn, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Jay St. - Tech Station or York St. Station to see more of the area.
