Hillcrest Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Statue of Liberty
No trip to New York would be complete without a visit to one of the most recognisable statues in the world.
Grand Central Terminal
Experience the energy of New York’s transport hub in the grand and romantic setting of this majestic building.
Empire State Building
Head to the top of this world-famous skyscraper for some of the most exhilarating views of the cityscape.
Activities
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
A New York Date Night Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Brooklyn Small Group Food Tour: Local Bites & Neighborhood Stories
New York: Central Park Walking Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
New York Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes Empire State Building
New York City Grand Central Tales from Darkside with NYPD Guides
Our pick of the best Hillcrest Hotel Deals
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
From day 1 service was outstanding, checking was fast and easy, every employee encounter was polite and happy to be working, the ladies out cleaning the room so accommodating and pleasant we got fast our baby crib also been winter rooms wasn’t cool enough for my liking so they provided a fan for ...
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
I found a great deal for February- excellent hotel, very comfortable room and bed. The staff was very friendly. Perfect location for Broadway. It was so nice to be able to just walk 5 minutes to my theatres every night.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Lotte New York Palace
Everything was perfect
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
Everything was good
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Staff are nice, great rooms
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
The staff was excellent & hotel was marvelous.perfect location
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hillcrest
Queens
Aqueduct Racetrack and Flushing Meadows-Corona Park are top sights in Queens, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Briarwood Van Wyck Blvd. Station or Jamaica Van Wyck Station to see more sights in the area.
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.
Lenox Hill
If you're spending time in Lenox Hill, check out sights like 5th Avenue or Park Avenue Armory and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 72nd Street Station or 68 St. - Hunter College Station.
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.
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.
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.).
