Financial District Travel Guide

New York

Financial District
Financial District
Financial District
Financial District
Wall Street - Financial District which includes a city

Explore the symbolic center of global finance, walk along the harbor and admire New Yorkers’ resilience in this scenic area.

With a picturesque setting, spectacular architecture and fascinating local history, the Financial District is much more than a workplace. The original Wall Street settlement was named for a Dutch wall built in 1653, but the character of the area has since changed dynamically. Visit the Financial District to walk the streets of southernmost Manhattan and admire the striking constructions of the world’s financial capital.

Start at City Hall Park, a popular green oasis ringed by impressive historical structures including New York’s City Hall and the elegant Woolworth Building. You’re likely to see high-powered investment bankers taking welcome midday breaks here.

Walk south toward America’s longstanding financial capital, Wall Street. Spot the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, a palatial Italian Renaissance building that holds one of the world’s largest depositories of monetary gold. Photograph the New York Stock Exchange, where billions of dollars of stocks change hands daily. The Italian artist Arturo di Modica originally installed his Charging Bull statue here. Find it now in nearby Bowling Green.

Stroll through Battery Park at Manhattan’s scenic southern tip. Join locals and visitors jogging, socializing and savoring views of the Statue of Liberty across the water. Relax on a bench, stroll in the shade or visit the SeaGlass Carousel before catching a round-trip ferry over New York Harbor.

Continue on to the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, a space for reflection where the Twin Towers once stood. Honor New York’s brave firefighters at the adjacent FDNY Memorial Wall. Visit the lovely St. Paul’s Chapel, Manhattan’s oldest surviving church building, which hosted memorials and homages as local communities recovered from the 9/11 tragedies.

The Financial District is located at the southern end of Manhattan, easily accessible by a number of subway lines and commuter trains. Visitors from Staten Island or New Jersey can travel by ferry to arrive at Battery Park. The area is best navigated on foot. Afterward head to the South Street Seaport to shop, eat and drink amid historic surroundings.


Popular places to visit


Top hotels in Financial District

DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
4 out of 5
8 Stone St, New York, NY
The price is ₹11,870 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
₹11,870
₹13,920 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,418 reviews)
"I love the chocolate chip cookies!"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn NYC Financial Center/Manhattan Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn NYC Financial Center/Manhattan Downtown
4 out of 5
6 Water St, New York, NY
The price is ₹11,870 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
₹11,870
₹13,920 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,604 reviews)
"Close to the ferry and a view of the hudson river"

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

Hilton Garden Inn NYC Financial Center/Manhattan Downtown
Four Points By Sheraton New York Downtown
Four Points By Sheraton New York Downtown
3.5 out of 5
6 Platt St, New York, NY
The price is ₹9,308 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
₹9,308
₹10,980 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,068 reviews)
"Staff and stay was great! Only issue is the elevators get very jammed up early morning (there’s no staff elevator, so the cleaning crew have to use the guest ones), so it can take a while to catch a ride."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Four Points By Sheraton New York Downtown
Artezen Hotel
Artezen Hotel
4 out of 5
24 John Street, New York, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹33,218 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
₹33,218
₹39,784 total
15 Jul - 16 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in New York. Enjoy a fitness centre, a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,239 reviews)
"Entire stay was amazing, staff were courteous and greeted us every time we came in and out. Rooms were spacious, beds soft and showers big!! 10/10 would come again!"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Artezen 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 ₹16,139 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
₹16,139
₹22,738 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (5,501 reviews)
"Great location. Room basic but clean. Staff friendly."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Hotel St. James
Hotel St. James
2.5 out of 5
109 W. 45TH ST., New York, NY
The price is ₹12,347 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
₹12,347
₹14,467 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (6,078 reviews)
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Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025

Hotel St. James
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Other neighbourhoods around Financial District

SoHo - Tribeca showing a city

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
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Lower East Side

4.5/5(17 area reviews)

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.

Lower East Side
Downtown Brooklyn showing heritage elements and a bridge

Downtown Brooklyn

4/5(23 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Brooklyn
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
West Village featuring signage, city views and café lifestyle

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.).

West Village
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


Financial District Travel Guide