Upper Manhattan Travel Guide

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Stay near popular Upper Manhattan attractions

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Columbia University

8.6/10 (1,099 reviews)
Enjoy the student vibe around Columbia University, a top university in New York. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
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Activities

New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent

New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent

NZ$149
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
Empire State Building Observation Deck & Museum Ticket

Empire State Building Observation Deck & Museum Ticket

NZ$88
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Empire State Building Observation Deck & Museum Ticket
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

NZ$84
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Tyrannosaurs rex skeleton in the American Museum of Natural History in New York

American Museum of Natural History Tickets

NZ$62
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
American Museum of Natural History Tickets
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum

Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum

NZ$60
per traveller
92% of travellers recommend
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum
New York’s Best Skyline View, Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center

Top of the Rock Timed Admission

NZ$72
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Top of the Rock Timed Admission
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Our pick of the best Upper Manhattan Hotel Deals

Radio Hotel

Radio Hotel

4 out of 5
2420 Amsterdam Ave New York NY
The price is NZ$343 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
NZ$343
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the ...
8.4/10 Very good! (2,339 reviews)
"Great staff and loved the hotel room layout plus"

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2026

Radio Hotel
Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel

Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel

4 out of 5
233 West 125th Street New York NY
The price is NZ$272 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
NZ$272
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel
Edge Hotel

Edge Hotel

3.5 out of 5
514 W. 168th St. New York NY
The price is NZ$312 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
NZ$312
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"all good"

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2026

Edge Hotel
The George Manhattan, Tapestry Collection by Hilton+++

The George Manhattan, Tapestry Collection by Hilton+++

3.5 out of 5
412 West 126th Street New York NY
The price is NZ$341 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
NZ$341
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Yankee Stadium and Central Park are ...
The George Manhattan, Tapestry Collection by Hilton+++
Hotel MOCA NYC

Hotel MOCA NYC

2 out of 5
505 W 181st St New York NY
The price is NZ$288 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
NZ$288
24 Nov - 25 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and housekeeping. Popular attractions Yankee Stadium and Central Park are located ...
6.2/10 (1,077 reviews)
"We spent a night in Hotel Moca, it was very good; they left slippers for us and it was wonderfull."

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2026

Hotel MOCA NYC
Aloft by Marriott Harlem

Aloft by Marriott Harlem

3 out of 5
2296 Frederick Douglass Boulevard New York NY
The price is NZ$386 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
NZ$386
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"El lugar es céntrico, limpio y organizado."

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2026

Aloft by Marriott Harlem
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Our guide on where to stay in Upper Manhattan

Find the best Upper Manhattan areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Upper Manhattan
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Brooklyn

Known for its great live music and charming cafes, there's plenty to explore in Brooklyn. You can visit top attractions like Barclays Center Brooklyn and Brooklyn Bridge, and jump on the metro at Kingston - Throop Avs. Station or Nostrand Av. Station (Fulton St.) to see more of the city.

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Midtown

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.

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Bronx

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Bronx. If sightseeing is on the list, Yankee Stadium is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Bronx Park East Station or E 180 St. Station to see more of the area.

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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.

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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.

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