Midtown East Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Chrysler Building which includes a city, a skyscraper and landscape views
Chrysler Building which includes a city, a skyscraper and landscape views
Grand Central Terminal
Chrysler Building showing heritage elements and a city
Chrysler Building featuring a city, a sunset and landscape views

The premium spot for shopping in New York City has gleaming skyscrapers, numerous museums, luxury hotels and a beautiful cathedral.

While New York residents work busily in tall buildings in Midtown East, you can shop or visit museums day after day. This part of Manhattan is designated as Midtown East or Midtown West along the north-south divide of Fifth Avenue, lined by iconic retail stores.

On the east side of 5th, shop at Salvatore Ferragamo, Rolex and Tiffany & Co. among other luxury stores and boutiques. Enter a glass box to visit the always-open Apple Fifth Avenue store.

Next to flagship Louis Vuitton and Saks 5th Avenue stores is St. Patrick’s Cathedral, built in 1878, a massive neo-gothic structure with tall twin spires. Find more shopping on Madison Avenue, famous for advertising agencies in its tall buildings.

Gaze up at the Empire State Building, which opened in 1931 and appeared as an integral part of the King Kong movie in 1933. Today it features outstanding light shows in the evening and stays open after midnight for city viewing by day or night. From observation decks on the 86th and 102nd floors, gaze north to Central Park, west to Times Square, east to the art deco Chrysler Building with its terraced spire and south to the Statue of Liberty.

Several of New York’s favourite museums are in this part of town. Visit the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), with a collection of nearly 200,000 works from the past 150 years, as well as frequent exhibitions from around the world. Continuing north along the eastern edge of Central Park, follow “Museum Mile” to tour the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and numerous other museums and art galleries.

Stay at an old or new luxury hotel on the prestigious Park Avenue. Head toward the East River where the United Nations Headquarters is a gleaming skyscraper surrounded by colourful flags of member nations.

Arrive in Midtown East via train at the massive Grand Central Terminal. Find lots of opportunities for eating throughout the neighbourhood, extending south to Koreatown.


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Our pick of the best Midtown East Hotel Deals

Lotte New York Palace

Lotte New York Palace

4.5 out of 5
455 Madison Ave New York NY
The price is NZ$915 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$915
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in New York. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,908 reviews)
Everything!! Attentive staff, cleanliness, ease of check-in and check-out.

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Lotte New York Palace
Hyatt Grand Central New York

Hyatt Grand Central New York

4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street New York NY
The price is NZ$354 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
NZ$354
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (6,462 reviews)
Great hotel! Very convenient

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Pod 51

Pod 51

3 out of 5
230 E 51st St New York NY
The price is NZ$197 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
NZ$197
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,001 reviews)
The room was convenient and so was the location. The rooftop view was beautiful and I had no issue with my stay at all. However, a fridge and drinking water would be nice and convenient

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

Pod 51
The Lombardy Hotel

The Lombardy Hotel

4 out of 5
111 E 56th St New York NY
The price is NZ$514 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
NZ$514
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness centre, Wi-Fi (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,344 reviews)
Room was nice and clean. The staff was welcoming at all time. Room service lady was really nice and helpful.

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

The Lombardy Hotel
Pod 39

Pod 39

3 out of 5
145 East 39th Street New York NY
The price is NZ$203 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
NZ$203
25 Feb - 26 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, a rooftop terrace and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,639 reviews)
Room was clean and staff were awesome. Great place to be if you’re worried about budgeting but still want a good experience

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Pod 39
Hotel 32 32

Hotel 32 32

4 out of 5
32 E 32nd Street New York NY
The price is NZ$216 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
NZ$216
10 Feb - 11 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy 2 restaurants, a 24-hour front desk and a fireplace in reception. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,370 reviews)
Great location for MSG and Grand Central. Clean enough and courteous staff. Couldn’t change temp in room which was too warm. Good for a quick stay.

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Hotel 32 32
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Midtown East

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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.

Central New York City
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Theater District

Gourmet restaurants acclaimed theatres and top sights from Times Square to Rockefeller Center – discover Theater District, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Theater District
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Midtown

4.5/5(75 area reviews)

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.

Midtown
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Midtown South

While you're in Midtown South, take in top sights like Madison Square Garden or 5th Avenue, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 34 St. Station (Herald Square) or 33 St. Station (Park Av. S).

Midtown South
Macy\'s featuring signage, street scenes and a city

Garment District

4.5/5(6 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Hammerstein Ballroom to Macy's – discover Garment District, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Garment District
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Hell's Kitchen

Known for its soaring skyscrapers, popular shops and eye-catching views, there's plenty to explore in Hell's Kitchen. Top attractions like Manhattan Cruise Terminal and New World Stages are major draws. Catch the metro at 50 St. Station (8th Av.) or 42 St. - Port Authority Bus Terminal Station to see more of the city.

Hell's Kitchen


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