East Village Travel Guide

New York
East Village
Arts venues, parks, theaters and community centers anchor this Lower Manhattan neighborhood, an iconic backdrop to tales of New York City’s history.

Experience the creativity, diversity and history of New York City concentrated in the East Village, where avant-garde artists, eager students and lively immigrant communities have long made their homes. Performance and exhibition venues are points of pilgrimage for aspiring creatives, while intimate museums, markets and restaurants testify to the neighborhood’s deep and diverse roots.

Spot elegant townhouses and manors among the tenement buildings lining the neighborhood’s side streets, reflecting the origins of the East Village as an upscale neighborhood for well-to-do merchants. Since the industrial revolution, the neighborhood has been settled mainly by working-class immigrants and artists, who are responsible for its diverse and eclectic character.

Mingle with locals in Tompkins Square Park and wander down St. Marks Place to find a huge variety of shops and affordable restaurants brimming with students.

Learn about the communities who built the neighborhood at small museums including the Museum of Chinese in America, the Italian American Museum and the Museum at Eldridge Street in a historic synagogue. The Tenement Museum surveys the history of immigration to the Lower East Side. In particular, Ukrainians and German Jews established communities in the area east of the Bowery. Try the Russian and Turkish Baths or head to Katz’s Delicatessen, Russ and Daughters or Essex Street for bagels, bialys and knish.

The East Village is famous for its arts and music scene, so attend a show at one of its many performance and exhibition venues. Explore the world of cutting-edge fine art at the New Museum or watch big-name musical acts at Webster Hall and Bowery Ballroom. The New York Theatre Workshop pushes the envelope with new theater, while the Public Theater mounts larger productions.

Subway service in the heart of the East Village is limited, so walk east toward the river from the Bowery to explore the more residential areas. Restaurants and shops are concentrated between Tompkins Square Park and Astor Place.


Popular places to visit


Top hotels in East Village

The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel
The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel
4 out of 5
790 7th Ave, New York, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹6,308 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
₹6,308
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast, a 24-hour fitness centre and on-site parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
5.4/10 (4,117 reviews)
"Location is Perfect right in Times Square walking distance to everything"

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2024

The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Hyatt Grand Central New York
4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street, at Grand Central Terminal, New York, NY
The price is ₹18,590 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
₹18,590
per night
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,147 reviews)
"Perfect location to explore New York with easy access to major subway hub at Grand Central. The hotel lobby is pretty anonymous so don’t expect a welcome on arrival. Rooms are a good size and clean. Beds are very soft but after a good day walking around Manhattan, insomnia wasn’t an issue. Persching ..."

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2024

Hyatt Grand Central New York
The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel
The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel
4 out of 5
481 Eighth Ave., New York, NY
The price is ₹11,355 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
₹11,355
per night
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8/10 Very Good! (4,164 reviews)
"Kind of old hotel but location is really good"

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel
Paramount Times Square
Paramount Times Square
4 out of 5
235 West 46th Street, New York, NY
The price is ₹8,912 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
₹8,912
per night
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy WiFi, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7/10 Good! (1,984 reviews)
"Nice hotel and friendly staff"

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2024

Paramount Times Square
Park Central Hotel New York
Park Central Hotel New York
4 out of 5
870 7th Ave, New York, NY
The price is ₹12,593 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
₹12,593
per night
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,819 reviews)
"Nice and clean and close to all"

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2024

Park Central Hotel New York
Tempo by Hilton New York Times Square
Tempo by Hilton New York Times Square
4 out of 5
1568 Broadway, New York, NY
The price is ₹17,825 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
₹17,825
per night
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,684 reviews)
"Clean, nice, had a good stay overall. Arrived around 3:25 PM, and “conveniently” the room was “still being cleaned” and would be done “in about 35 minutes.” Found it weird that a bottle of water was $12, but could ride the elevator down and in 60 seconds buy the same for $3 from a street cart. No ..."

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

Tempo by Hilton New York Times Square
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Other neighbourhoods around East Village

SoHo - Tribeca featuring street scenes and a city as well as a large group of people

SoHo

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in SoHo. Spend some time visiting top spots like Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art, and catch the metro at Prince St. Station or Spring St. Station to see more of the area.

SoHo
Greenwich Village which includes a fountain

Greenwich Village

4.5/5(41 area reviews)

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.

Greenwich Village
Chelsea featuring a city

Midtown South

While you're in Midtown South, take in top sights like Empire State Building or Madison Square Garden, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 34 St. Station (Herald Square) or 33 St. Station (Park Av. S).

Midtown South
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Williamsburg

4.5/5(44 area reviews)

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.

Williamsburg
The High Line Park showing a garden, street scenes and a city

Chelsea

4/5(111 area reviews)

Chelsea is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Madison Square Garden and Chelsea Hotel. See more of New York by jumping on the metro at 23 St. Station (8th Av.) or 23 St. Station (7th Av.).

Chelsea
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Financial District

4.5/5(112 area reviews)

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.

Financial District

East Village Travel Guide