Uptown Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A grand hall with ornate golden ceiling and red-tiled floor, featuring arched columns and a central walkway.
A park with a lake, trees, and tall buildings in the background.
A park with a central fountain, surrounded by a brick plaza and a lake.
A stone bridge with red foliage, a body of water, and a heron standing in the water.
A serene park at dusk with a calm lake reflecting colorful lights, surrounded by trees and a distant castle-like structure.

Stay near popular Uptown attractions

A public square with a fountain, a large building with columns, and a Lincoln Center entrance.
Photo by Lincoln Centre for the Performing Arts/Iñaki Vinaixa
Open Photo by Lincoln Centre for the Performing Arts/Iñaki Vinaixa

Lincoln Center

9.4/10 (1,642 reviews)
See some of the world’s greatest performing arts events in one of the most culturally rich cities on the planet in this large architecturally impressive complex.
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Activities

Go City: New York Explorer Pass - Entry to 2 to 10 Top Attractions

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
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

NZ$96
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
One World Observatory: Skip-the-Line Ticket

One World Observatory Tickets

NZ$54
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
One World Observatory Tickets
Top of the Rock Timed Admission

Top of the Rock Timed Admission

NZ$94
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Top of the Rock Timed Admission
NYC: Museum of Modern Art

NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket

NZ$53
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket
The Lion King On Broadway

The Lion King On Broadway

NZ$260
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
The Lion King On Broadway
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Our pick of the best Uptown Hotel Deals

Empire Hotel

Empire Hotel

4 out of 5
44 W 63rd St New York NY
The price is NZ$449 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$449
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (6,956 reviews)
"Close to Lincoln Center. Room was small and wall paper was peeling. Showering dripped randomly throughout the night."

Reviewed on 7 July 2026

Empire Hotel
Night Hotel Broadway

Night Hotel Broadway

3 out of 5
215 W 94th St New York NY
The price is NZ$245 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$245
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a steam room and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (3,275 reviews)
"It needs air fresheners to make the room smelling newer over all it was a good stay"

Reviewed on 7 July 2026

Night Hotel Broadway
Arthouse Hotel New York City

Arthouse Hotel New York City

4 out of 5
2178 Broadway at W 77th St New York NY
The price is NZ$493 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$493
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
Arthouse Hotel New York City
Hotel Belleclaire

Hotel Belleclaire

4 out of 5
2175 Broadway New York NY
The price is NZ$445 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$445
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in New York. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,969 reviews)
"Really nice staff specially the servers at the bar and the cafe. Small rooms but really clean and close to train and central park"

Reviewed on 8 July 2026

Hotel Belleclaire
Loews Regency New York Hotel

Loews Regency New York Hotel

5 out of 5
540 Park Avenue New York NY
The price is NZ$1,114 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$1,114
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"The location is very central and the lobby is a comfortable place to regroup. The bar and restaurant have a great vibe and the staff are all curtious , friendly and helpful. The room was clean and very comfortable. This is why I keep coming back to the Loews Regency Hotel!"

Reviewed on 7 July 2026

Loews Regency New York Hotel
The Lucerne Hotel

The Lucerne Hotel

4 out of 5
201 W 79th St New York NY
The price is NZ$449 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$449
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,549 reviews)
"Good value for the money, very friendly helpful staff. Clean and great location"

Reviewed on 8 July 2026

The Lucerne Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in Uptown

Find the best Uptown areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Uptown
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A bridge with an American flag, a city skyline, and a waterfront park.

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.

A city skyline with various high-rise buildings, including a distinctive skyscraper under construction, and a body of water in the foreground.

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.

A large glass-domed building with a pond in front, surrounded by potted plants and people walking.

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.

A riverside walkway with fountains, people sitting and walking, and a bridge in the background.

Williamsburg

Noted for its cafes and live music, there's plenty to explore in Williamsburg. Top attractions like McCarren Park Pool and The Living Room 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.

A cityscape with a large park in the center, surrounded by high-rise buildings.

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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