Commons Historic District Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
City Hall Park
Discover this lovely little park as you take a walking tour of lower Manhattan. Stop at its visitor center to pick up information for the rest of your trip.
Woolworth Building
Find out about the history of New York with a stop at Woolworth Building. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Times Square
The dazzlingly illuminated centrepiece of New York is a must-visit spot for all tourists.
Central Park
A beautiful haven where you can escape from the steel canyons of Manhattan for a wander or a picnic.
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.
Rockefeller Center
This iconic business and entertainment hub has been a fixture on the New York City skyline ever since the 1930s.
Top hotels in Commons Historic District
Hyatt Grand Central New York
The staff was good. Breakfast was unusually expensive for what was served. Clean room with no amenities that compels one to overspend for basics coffee tea and the like
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Clean room
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel
Is what I expected...not the cleanest, but tolerable. Location was perfect and staff were helpful when needing assitance.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
I love Hotel Edison.I always stay her when visiting NYC. Jahaida at check-in was so welcoming and accommodating. Our only complaint was there is no lock on the bathroom door in the Family Suite in which we stayed and the shower leaked terribly. We had to create a system so we knew it was occupied ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
The rooms are very small yet clean. No microwave in the room, however there is a one in the lobby and each room has a fridge.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Times Square
The absolute best location. Feels like a little hideaway for when you need to rest a bit before heading back out to explore NYC. The room, the bed, the shower all more than comfortable and clean. I can't sleep much in New York because the energy is too powerful. But I prefer this section of Times ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Commons Historic District
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.
SoHo
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in SoHo. Spend some time visiting top spots like Drawing Center, and catch the metro at Prince St. Station or Spring St. Station to see more of the area.
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 Lower East Side Tenement Museum.
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.
West Village
Consider a visit to Bleecker Street and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in West Village. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Christopher St. - Sheridan Sq. Station or 14 St. Station (7th Ave.).
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.