SoHo Travel Guide

New York

SoHo - Tribeca showing a city
SoHo
SoHo - Tribeca featuring heritage architecture and a city
SoHo
SoHo - Tribeca featuring a city and heritage architecture

This fashionable neighborhood is great for shopping, eating and drinking.

The area immediately south of Manhattan’s Houston Street has been affectionately known as SoHo since Chester Rapkin, an urban planner who was involved in the development of the area, coined the term. The area has a fascinating history that stems back to the 1600s. In more recent years, SoHo has been a hub for artists who moved to the area in the 1970s following a failed redevelopment. For decades, the area was home to some of the most notable names in New York art, including Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat. During the 1990s, rising rents saw a shift in the demographic, and today visitors can discover the diverse history of the area with a walking tour, eat at one of Manhattan’s finest restaurants or enjoy a day of shopping.

Make your way along Broadway Street to find the best in international retail outlets. Fashion boutiques, home wares and bookstores can all be found on the strip, including flagship stores for Topshop, Levis and Emporio Armani. Venture off the main drag to find some of New York’s best-kept shopping secrets, as you meander through the character-filled streets of SoHo.

Enjoy a meal or a cocktail at one of the city’s coolest restaurants. SoHo is the “in” place to be, and there are new establishments opening up in the streets off Broadway Street regularly. There are also a number of clubs in the area, and it is known as being a great place to meet locals.

SoHo is located in southern Manhattan, and is bordered by NoHo, Little Italy, TriBeCa and the South Village. The area is well served by public transportation, with a number of subway lines running through the area. The area is easily accessed by car however, expect to pay for parking. SoHo can be visited daily, and there is no fee.


Popular places to visit


Top hotels in SoHo

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 ₹14,634 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
₹14,634
₹21,066 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! (5,755 reviews)
"Great location. Rooms are compact. Service a little cut and dry."

Reviewed on 22 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 ₹14,430 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
₹14,430
₹20,331 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! (3,950 reviews)
"Entiendo que están en mantenimiento, pero urge sillas o sillones para esperar. En la recepción hay demasiada gente todo el tiempo. Me sorprendió ver que las personas de atención al cliente no eran jóvenes de 20 años, me gusta ver personal con más experiencia. Las habitaciones limpias. Se escuchaba ..."

Reviewed on 25 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 ₹16,557 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
₹16,557
₹19,301 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
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! (6,175 reviews)
Nice place
"Good clean room and reasonably priced for NYC."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

Hotel St. James
Lotte New York Palace

Lotte New York Palace

4.5 out of 5
455 Madison Ave, New York, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹43,939 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
₹43,939
₹53,201 total
15 Aug - 16 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! (1,554 reviews)
"We had an incredible stay at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel! From the moment we arrived, the staff was warm, attentive, and genuinely friendly. They made us feel welcomed and well cared for throughout our visit. One of the highlights of our stay was the breathtaking view from our room; it truly ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Lotte New York Palace
Arlo Midtown

Arlo Midtown

4 out of 5
351 West 38th Street, New York, NY
The price is ₹13,159 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹13,159
₹18,425 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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! (5,711 reviews)
"The building smells fantastic. Good location"

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

Arlo Midtown
Hotel Edison Times Square

Hotel Edison Times Square

4 out of 5
228 W 47th St, New York, NY
The price is ₹12,026 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
₹12,026
₹18,074 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 2 restaurants, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (4,644 reviews)
New York
"Great stay"

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

Hotel Edison Times Square
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Other neighbourhoods around SoHo

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.

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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
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Financial District

4.5/5(112 area reviews)

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
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
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
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Garment District

4.5/5(10 area reviews)

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.

Garment District


SoHo Travel Guide