South Beach Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South Beach
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.
Broadway
Visit the dazzling theater district of one of the world’s most exciting cities. Enjoy the shopping, dining and street entertainment as well.
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.
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
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in New York
NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket
Discover NY: Guided Day Bus Tour of NYC
Intrepid Museum Admission Ticket
Our pick of the best South Beach Hotel Deals
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
The elevators need to be efficient
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Clean room and nice staff
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Times Square
Great and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Clean room
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Lotte New York Palace
Great location, staff was attentive and prompt when we needed assistance!
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
The staff (Olympia and DeMarkus) were wonderful. We weren’t happy with our room (be sure to select the renovated rooms on the executive floor) and the staff made it right. We will stay there again for sure. Location is great.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Beach
Downtown Brooklyn
Spend some time visiting places like Brooklyn Bridge while getting to know Downtown Brooklyn, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Jay St. - Tech Station or York St. Station to see more of the area.
Financial District
Enjoy the important monuments in Financial District. Brooklyn Bridge is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Wall St. Station (William St.) or Broad St. Station to see more of New York.
Lower East Side
Travellers love Lower East Side for its fantastic nightlife, and you can see more of New York by jumping on the metro at Essex St. Station or Delancey St. Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Orchard Street Shopping District and Essex Street Market.
SoHo
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in SoHo. Spend some time visiting top spots like Children's Museum of the Arts, and catch the metro at Prince St. Station or Spring St. Station to see more of the area.
Greenwich Village
Spend some time visiting places like 5th Avenue while getting to know Greenwich Village, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Christopher St. - Sheridan Sq. Station or W 4 St. Station to see more of the area.
Williamsburg
Noted for its cafes and live music, there's plenty to explore in Williamsburg. Top attractions like Brooklyn Brewery and Music Hall of Williamsburg 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.
