Greenwich Village Travel Guide

New York

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Greenwich Village featuring a skyscraper and a city

Once the center of New York’s bohemian art scene, this area remains one of the city’s best hangouts and a great spot to sip an espresso or catch an independent film.

During the 20th century, New York’s Greenwich Village was home to the city’s coolest residents. Small printing presses, experimental theatre, and gay bars and lesbian bars thrived here along with a strong alternative culture. After World War II, leaders of The Beat Generation wrote poems and stories in Village coffee houses. Though many of the artists have been pushed out by high rents in today’s New York, Greenwich Village still offers high culture, cheap food and small-town coziness.

Start out in Washington Square Park. Here, alongside dog parks and food carts, you’ll find the Washington Square Arch. Built in 1892, this marble arch was based on Paris’s Arc de Triomphe. Head to the southeast corner of the park to challenge someone to an outdoor game of chess.

Grab a bite to eat on MacDougal Street, just to the south of Washington Square Park. Once lined with bohemian coffee houses, this street now hosts cheap ethnic food. Enjoy a falafel, an Indian wrap or a slice of pizza.

Greenwich Village has a long tradition of experimental live theatre but these days, it is a centre for New York’s film community. Catch a limited-release film at the IFC Centre. This art-house theatre replaced the Village’s beloved Waverly Theatre on Sixth Avenue. If you prefer, catch a film classic at Film Forum in the southwest part of the village.

Take a stroll along the the narrow streets of the West Village for a glimpse of the neighbourhood as it once was. Here, the winding, diagonal streets rebel against the grid of the rest of the city, making an excellent place to wander.

Turn down Christopher Street to see one of the most important locations for the American gay rights movement. The Stonewall Inn was the site of the historic Stonewall riots of the 1960s, in which gay activists fought against police for three days. Today, Christopher Street offers bars and  shops popular with the LGBT community.

Greenwich Village is served by numerous metro and bus stops. Arrive at the West 4th Street metro stop for the most central location.


Popular places to visit


Top hotels in Greenwich Village

The Jane Hotel

The Jane Hotel

2 out of 5
113 Jane St, New York, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹12,324 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
₹12,324
₹14,444 total
30 Jul - 31 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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"This is my second time staying there. Very good option if others fall through."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

The Jane 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 ₹14,598 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
₹14,598
₹21,013 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (5,717 reviews)
"Great location in walking distance to Times Square and there’s a subway at the hotel. Great rooms and central to most attractions in Manhattan. Next door to the Summit and Chrysler Buildings."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

4 out of 5
811 7th Ave, New York, NY
The price is ₹14,412 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
₹14,412
₹20,306 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.4/10 Good! (3,894 reviews)
"It was very clean and rooms were comfortable."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Hotel St. James

Hotel St. James

2.5 out of 5
109 W. 45TH ST., New York, NY
The price is ₹12,986 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹12,986
₹15,204 total
27 Jul - 28 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! (6,152 reviews)
"It was really nice. I was looking for somewhere clean, safe, and friendly to stay. The front desk was awsome and ended up getting early check in."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Hotel St. James
Lotte New York Palace

Lotte New York Palace

4.5 out of 5
455 Madison Ave, New York, NY
The price is ₹43,884 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
₹43,884
₹53,134 total
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in New York. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,550 reviews)
"Awesome location, super helpful and upbeat staff, amazing view of cathedral and nice clean rooms. Oh also loved the courtyard area. Overall fabulous experience!"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Lotte New York Palace
Arlo Midtown

Arlo Midtown

4 out of 5
351 West 38th Street, New York, NY
The price is ₹14,680 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
₹14,680
₹20,117 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,696 reviews)
"Clean and convenient"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Arlo Midtown
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Other neighbourhoods around Greenwich Village

SoHo - Tribeca showing a city

SoHo

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

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

Chelsea

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.).

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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.

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Garment District

Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Macy's to Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre – discover Garment District, a destination also famous for its shopping.

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Midtown

Times Square and Broadway 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.

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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.

Financial District


Greenwich Village Travel Guide