East Harlem Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit East Harlem
Popular places to visit
Conservatory Garden
Three distinct styles create three gem-like, peaceful gardens in Central Park’s only formally landscaped area, a favorite spot to visit year round.
Mount Sinai Hospital
If Mount Sinai Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of New York.
Museum of the City of New York
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Museum of the City of New York in New York. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan
If NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of New York.
El Museo del Barrio
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at El Museo del Barrio in New York. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Metropolitan Hospital Center
If Metropolitan Hospital Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of New York.
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
American Museum of Natural History Tickets
Our pick of the best East Harlem Hotel Deals
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Excellent service very friendly staff
Reviewed on 7 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
Good view
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
the staff is amazingly friendly and helpful! everyone was delightful!
Reviewed on 8 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 East Harlem
Upper East Side
Known for its interesting museums and stunning river views, there's plenty to explore in Upper East Side. Top attractions like 5th Avenue and The Cloisters are major draws, and you can catch the metro at 77 St. Station (Lexington Av.) or 72nd Street Station to see more of the city.
Manhattan
Known for its fascinating museums, important monuments and soaring skyscrapers, there's plenty to explore in Manhattan. Top attractions like Rockefeller Center and Times Square are major draws. Catch the metro at 81 St. - Museum of Natural History Station or 86 St. Station (Central Park West) to see more of the city.
Uptown
While you're in Uptown, take in top sights like Cleopatra's Needle or Belvedere Castle, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 81 St. - Museum of Natural History Station or 77 St. Station (Lexington Av.).
Upper West Side
Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Upper West Side. Check out top attractions like Children's Museum of Manhattan and Beacon Theater, and jump on the metro at 86 St. Station (Broadway) or 79 St. Station to see more of the city.
Midtown East
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Grand Central Terminal to 5th Avenue – discover Midtown East, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Central New York City
Known for its soaring skyscrapers and eye-catching views, there's plenty to explore in Central New York City. Check out top attractions like Times Square and Rockefeller Center, and jump on the metro at 49th St. Station or 50 St. Station (Broadway) to see more of the city.
