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 theatre scene 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.
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.
Central Park
Sit back and relax in this iconic oasis of calm right in the heart of Manhattan’s concrete jungle.
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.
Activities
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Circle Line: New York Harbor Lights Evening Cruise
New York: Central Park Walking Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Our pick of the best Civic Center Hotel Deals
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Staff were really nice! Great Amenities, even got free products:)
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Friendly staff, clean and comfortable room in a great location
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Excellent and quick check in. Had trouble with the tv and heater. Maintenance guy came right away to fix it. Spilled coffee on the bed and housekeeping came right away and changed the bed. Room was clean and comfy. Will stay here again. Excellent location.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
yes it was!
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Yes everything was perfect
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
The staff was so wonderful, Linda at the desk could not have been nicer and more welcoming. Rooms are big for NYC and we got a great view of the Empire State Building. It's not a brand new hotel so you don't have cutting edge amenities, but everything worked and was clean. Having a good diner accessible ...
Reviewed on 9 Feb 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.
East Village
If you're spending time in East Village, you might enjoy attractions like Tompkins Square Park and Sixth Street and Avenue B Community Garden. 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.
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.
