Riverdale Travel Guide
New York
Popular places to visit
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.
Statue of Liberty
One of the world's most famous statues is an iconic symbol of freedom and hope to the country's immigrants and to visitors from all over the world.
Grand Central Terminal
A truly stunning transportation temple, passed through by many commuters and admired by visitors.
Broadway
Visit the dazzling theater district of one of the world’s most exciting cities. Enjoy the shopping, dining and street entertainment as well.
Top hotels in Riverdale
Hotel Edison Times Square
"Excellent location for a visit to NYC - TimesSquare! Staff were helpful and friendly, security was great! My only complaint was in our room there was not sufficient lighting nor mirrors for getting ready to go out."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hyatt Grand Central New York
"Absolutely loved my stay here, my husband and I just got back home from our trip and loved this hotel. The hotel location is perfect for easy transportation since it is inside grand central, it was so nice walking from our room out the lobby and directly into grand central to get on the subway without ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Empire Hotel
"Rooms were super run down. Drinks were watery and expensive. Would never go again."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
"Our room was cleaned daily. Rooms are very basic and the television didn’t work. When asked the staff said there’s a lot of them that don’t work and they don’t know why. The lifts for the lower levels (2-20) are HORRENDOUS! The systems kept getting overridden and usually only 1 lift worked with queues ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
"Fantastic location. Very small beds, like child size. Definitely upgrade. Vape detectors in room as well. That’s on me I guess, but got a $500 fine… sooo as much as I paid to stay there basically! Water vapor does NOT compare to actual smoke but I get it. Rules are rules."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Pod Times Square
"Clean, quiet, safe. Lovely staff. Housekeeping excellent. Central, right at 9th ave so tons of food options, especially going north. Would stay again."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Riverdale
Harlem
Art galleries, live music and theatres highlight some notable features of Harlem. Make a stop by Apollo Theater or Harlem YMCA while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 125 St. Station (Malcolm X Blvd.) or 125 St. Station (St Nicholas Av.) to get around town.
Upper West Side
Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Upper West Side. Check out top attractions like Children's Museum of Manhattan and Beacon Theater, and jump on the metro at 86 St. Station (Broadway) or 79 St. Station to see more of the city.
Manhattan
Known for its fascinating museums, important monuments and soaring skyscrapers, there's plenty to explore in Manhattan. Top attractions like Times Square and Grand Central Terminal 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.
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.).
Upper East Side
Known for its interesting museums and stunning river views, there's plenty to explore in Upper East Side. Top attractions like 5th Avenue and Frick Collection are major draws, and you can catch the metro at 77 St. Station (Lexington Av.) or 72nd Street Station 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.
