West Bronx Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit West Bronx
Popular places to visit
Yankee Stadium
Baseball’s most famous franchise has a new, somewhat luxurious home in the central Bronx, full of homages to the team’s long history.
New York Botanical Gardens
One of the United States’ first and best-loved botanical gardens is an attraction year round, featuring both extensive plant collections and stunning architecture.
The Bronx Museum of the Arts
Contemporary art from some of the country’s best African American, Asian and Hispanic artists, among others, is celebrated in a museum near Yankee Stadium.
Edgar Allan Poe Cottage
The author spent his last years in this Bronx cottage, lovingly preserved since the 19th century in a park with his name.
Fordham University
Explore the campus of Fordham University as part of your travels around Bronx. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Montefiore Medical Center
If Montefiore Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Bronx.
Activities
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in New York
Brooklyn Small Group Food Tour: Local Bites & Neighborhood Stories
Statue of Liberty & Manhattan Skyline Sightseeing Cruise
9/11 Memorial, Ground Zero & Wall Street Walking Tour
Our pick of the best West Bronx 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
The location of the Hyatt Regency Times Square was perfect! It was located right in the middle of downtown which made it super convenient. We were able to walk to many of the attractions and shopping with no problem. The hotel was clean and the rooms were roomy. I have already said this is where ...
Reviewed on 7 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
good
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Bronx
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 New York Historical Society, 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 Broadway 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.
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 Upper Fifth Avenue 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.
Uptown
While you're in Uptown, take in top sights like Cleopatra's Needle or Ukrainian Institute of America, 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.).
Central Park South
If you're spending time in Central Park South, check out sights like Rockefeller Center or Broadway and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 57 St. - 7 Av Station or 57 St. Station.
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.
