Midtown Travel Guide

New York
Midtown

One of the most recognizable areas in the world also has enough tourist attractions to fill several visits.

With its traditional gentlemen’s clubs, luxury retail outlets and hot dog stands, Midtown is an unmistakable sight that many visitors never forget. Ride to the top of the Empire State Building and look out over panoramic views of the New York City skyline. Experience the spectacular lights of Times Square.

This is one of the most densely built areas in the world. While most of the buildings are devoted to commercial real estate, the area gradually becomes more residential moving east toward Grand Central Station. Spend your sightseeing time on the western side of Midtown. If you do go east, step inside the beautiful lobby of Grand Central, a sight familiar from many movies. Admire the beauty of the architecture of this cavernous space.

Show business is a main reason why people come to Midtown. See a play, musical or comedy routine on Theatre Row. Wander under the bright lights of 42nd Street, also a popular Midtown destination for theatre. Catch a spectacular performance at Radio City Music Hall or pay for a guided tour that covers the art deco architecture of this legendary building.

Search for the latest fashions in upscale clothing retailers, including Bloomingdale’s, Lord & Taylor and Bergdorf Goodman. Visit the majestic plaza surrounding Rockefeller Centre.

Midtown is full of some of the most well-known and respected dining venues and accommodation in the world. Many options skew to the high end, but even if you don’t stay at the Palace, the Plaza or Waldorf-Astoria, visit their sterling lobbies and sit down for a cocktail at one of their bar-restaurants.

Nearly every subway in New York passes through Midtown. Get off anywhere between 59th Street and 34th Street, where all the main attractions are concentrated. You’ll have a lot of crowds to weave through in order to see all the famous sights of this exciting part of the city.


Popular places to visit


Top hotels in Midtown

Lotte New York Palace
Lotte New York Palace
4.5 out of 5
455 Madison Ave, New York, NY
The price is ₹45,786 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
₹45,786
₹54,767 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Stay at this spa hotel in New York. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,152 reviews)
"BEST HOTEL IN NY"

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2024

Lotte New York Palace
The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel
The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel
4 out of 5
481 Eighth Ave., New York, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹10,847 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
₹10,847
₹15,539 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8/10 Very Good! (4,831 reviews)
"It would be great to have a mini fridge in the room to keep leftover meals cool for later."

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2024

The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel
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 ₹14,715 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
₹14,715
₹19,703 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,789 reviews)
"Hotel was clean and staff was friendly. I enjoyed my stay."

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2024

Sheraton New York 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 ₹18,087 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
₹18,087
₹24,908 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (4,442 reviews)
"Great location. Restaurant food was very good. Staff friendly. Rooms clean."

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2024

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Paramount Times Square
Paramount Times Square
4 out of 5
235 West 46th Street, New York, NY
The price is ₹12,025 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
₹12,025
₹17,952 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7/10 Good! (3,237 reviews)
"Dynamic experiences around the hotel"

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2024

Paramount Times Square
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
4 out of 5
145 W 44th St, New York, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹13,470 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
₹13,470
₹18,647 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.4/10 Good! (5,441 reviews)
"Very good"

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2024

Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
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Other neighbourhoods around Midtown

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Theater District

Gourmet restaurants acclaimed theatres and top sights from Times Square to Broadway – discover Theater District, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Theater District
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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 Broadway and Times Square, and jump on the metro at 49th St. Station or 50 St. Station (Broadway) to see more of the city.

Central New York City
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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
Museum of Arts and Design featuring a skyscraper, central business district and a city

Midtown West

4.5/5(1,240 area reviews)

Known for its soaring skyscrapers, popular shops and eye-catching views, there's plenty to explore in Midtown West. Top attractions like Broadway and Times Square 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.

Midtown West
Chrysler Building showing landscape views, a city and a skyscraper

Midtown East

4.5/5(577 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Grand Central Terminal to 5th Avenue – discover Midtown East, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Midtown East
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Central Park South

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Central Park South, check out sights like Rockefeller Center or Broadway and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 57 St. - 7 Av Station or 57 St. Station.

Central Park South


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