Morningside Heights Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Morningside Heights
Popular places to visit
Columbia University
Enjoy the student vibe around Columbia University, a top university in New York. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Cathedral of St. John the Divine
Admire the remarkable architecture, beautiful music and spiritual ambiance of this historic landmark just north of Central Park.
Morningside Park
After visiting Morningside Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New York. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Mount Sinai Morningside
If Mount Sinai Morningside is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of New York.
Lafayette Square
After visiting Lafayette Square, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New York. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
General Grant National Memorial
You can find out about the history of New York with a stop at General Grant National Memorial. Experience the fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
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 Morningside Heights Hotel Deals
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Staff were really nice! Great Amenities, even got free products:)
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Very helpful staff
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Lotte New York Palace
Wonderful staff! Clean room! Wish we could have stayed longer!
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
yes it was!
Reviewed on 12 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
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Staff are nice, great rooms
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Morningside Heights
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.
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 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.
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.
