Midtown Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Midtown featuring a city and nightlife
One of the most recognizable areas in the world also has enough tourist attractions to fill several visits.

With its traditional gentlemen’s clubs, luxury retail outlets and hot dog stands, Midtown is an unmistakable sight that many visitors never forget. Ride to the top of the Empire State Building and look out over panoramic views of the New York City skyline. Experience the spectacular lights of Times Square.

This is one of the most densely built areas in the world. While most of the buildings are devoted to commercial real estate, the area gradually becomes more residential moving east toward Grand Central Station. Spend your sightseeing time on the western side of Midtown. If you do go east, step inside the beautiful lobby of Grand Central, a sight familiar from many movies. Admire the beauty of the architecture of this cavernous space.

Show business is a main reason why people come to Midtown. See a play, musical or comedy routine on Theatre Row. Wander under the bright lights of 42nd Street, also a popular Midtown destination for theater. Catch a spectacular performance at Radio City Music Hall or pay for a guided tour that covers the art deco architecture of this legendary building.

Search for the latest fashions in upscale clothing retailers, including Bloomingdale’s, Lord & Taylor and Bergdorf Goodman. Visit the majestic plaza surrounding Rockefeller Center.

Midtown is full of some of the most well-known and respected dining venues and accommodations in the world. Many options skew to the high end, but even if you don’t stay at the Palace, the Plaza or Waldorf-Astoria, visit their sterling lobbies and sit down for a cocktail at one of their bar-restaurants.

Nearly every subway in New York passes through Midtown. Get off anywhere between 59th Street and 34th Street, where all the main attractions are concentrated. You’ll have a lot of crowds to weave through in order to see all the famous sights of this exciting part of the city.


Popular places to visit

Activities


Our pick of the best Midtown Hotel Deals

The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel
The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel
4 out of 5
790 7th Ave, New York, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$151 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
NZ$151
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast, a 24-hour fitness center, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
5.4/10 (4,126 reviews)
"I loved the location! Minutes walk to Times Square, close to restaurants and subway."

Reviewed on 27 Mar. 2024

The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Hyatt Grand Central New York
4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street, at Grand Central Terminal, New York, NY
The price is NZ$433 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
NZ$433
per night
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,149 reviews)
"Perfect location to explore New York with easy access to major subway hub at Grand Central. The hotel lobby is pretty anonymous so don’t expect a welcome on arrival. Rooms are a good size and clean. Beds are very soft but after a good day walking around Manhattan, insomnia wasn’t an issue. Persching ..."

Reviewed on 27 Mar. 2024

Hyatt Grand Central New York
The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel
The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel
4 out of 5
481 Eighth Ave., New York, NY
The price is NZ$254 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
NZ$254
per night
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8/10 Very Good! (4,171 reviews)
"Love this art deco hotel. A well kept and friendly classic."

Reviewed on 27 Mar. 2024

The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel
Paramount Times Square
Paramount Times Square
4 out of 5
235 West 46th Street, New York, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$215 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
NZ$215
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7/10 Good! (1,977 reviews)
"Our first room the AC was kicking on instead of the heat. After two attempts to fix they moved us to another room. The pillows got flat rather quick"

Reviewed on 26 Mar. 2024

Paramount Times Square
Park Central Hotel New York
Park Central Hotel New York
4 out of 5
870 7th Ave, New York, NY
The price is NZ$295 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
NZ$295
per night
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,817 reviews)
"Nice and clean and close to all"

Reviewed on 27 Mar. 2024

Park Central Hotel New York
Tempo by Hilton New York Times Square
Tempo by Hilton New York Times Square
4 out of 5
1568 Broadway, New York, NY
The price is NZ$425 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
NZ$425
per night
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,690 reviews)
"Great Location"

Reviewed on 26 Mar. 2024

Tempo by Hilton New York Times Square
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

Times Square featuring a statue or sculpture, a city and cbd

Theater District

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

Theater District
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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 Broadway and Times Square, and jump on the metro at 49th St. Station or 50 St. Station (Broadway) to see more of the city.

Central New York City
Chelsea featuring a city

Midtown South

While you're in Midtown South, take in top sights like Empire State Building or Madison Square Garden, 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
Museum of Arts and Design featuring a skyscraper, central business district and a city

Midtown West

4.5/5(220 area reviews)

Known for its soaring skyscrapers, popular shops and eye-catching views, there's plenty to explore in Midtown West. Top attractions like Broadway and Times Square 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.

Midtown West
Grand Central Terminal

Midtown East

4.5/5(95 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Grand Central Terminal to 5th Avenue – discover Midtown East, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Midtown East
Hell\'s Kitchen featuring a bar, dining out and interior views

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 Restaurant Row 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


Midtown Travel Guide

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