Lincoln Square Travel Guide
New York
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Popular places to visit
Lincoln Center
See some of the world’s greatest performing arts events in one of the most culturally rich cities on the planet in this large architecturally impressive complex.
Columbus Circle
In the middle of this traffic circle is an iconic monument that celebrates the great explorer and marks the transition from the city to the relaxing atmosphere of Central Park.
Metropolitan Opera House
You can make plans for a show at Metropolitan Opera House during your stay in New York. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Time Warner Center
Glimpse an ultra-luxurious world in the two towers of the splendid Time Warner Center, home to some of New York City’s finest hotels, stores, bars and restaurants.
Alice Tully Hall
You can enjoy a show at Alice Tully Hall during your trip to New York. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Congregation Shearith Israel
New York’s oldest Jewish community has a home in a neoclassical building overlooking Central Park and several historic cemeteries across two boroughs.
Top hotels in Lincoln Square
Empire Hotel
The worst, I couldn’t even stay the first night.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Hyatt Grand Central New York
The hotel has large rooms for NYC. They are clean and everything works well. It is an easy walk to many of New York's best attractions, including Bryant Park, Time Square and the Empire State building. The lobby market and bar are both good, with friendly staff.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Great spot. Perfect location for broadway.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
Great location for our first trip to NYC, centrally located and handy for Hudson Yards, High Line and Madison Square Garden. Easily walkable to Times Sq and Empire State and other midtown attractions. Took us about 30 mins to walk to Central Park. The hotel has a very retro feel and look which we ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
Staff are nice but I didn’t get my hotels.com F&B credit and the water dispenser on my floor was broken meaning I had to go up and down each time I needed to get water.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Hampton Inn New York Times Square
Breakfast was ok.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lincoln Square
Hell's Kitchen
Known for its soaring skyscrapers, popular shops and eye-catching views, there's plenty to explore in Hell's Kitchen. Top attractions like Manhattan Cruise Terminal and Restaurant Row are major draws. Catch the metro at 50 St. Station (8th Av.) or 42 St. - Port Authority Bus Terminal Station to see more of the city.
Central New York City
Known for its soaring skyscrapers and eye-catching views, there's plenty to explore in Central New York City. Check out top attractions like Times Square and Rockefeller Center, and jump on the metro at 49th St. Station or 50 St. Station (Broadway) to see more of the city.
Theater District
Gourmet restaurants acclaimed theatres and top sights from Times Square to Rockefeller Center – discover Theater District, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Uptown
While you're in Uptown, take in top sights like Metropolitan Museum of Art or Cleopatra's Needle, 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.).
Manhattan
Known for its fascinating museums, important monuments and soaring skyscrapers, there's plenty to explore in Manhattan. Top attractions like Rockefeller Center and Times Square 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.
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.
