Midtown Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Midtown
Midtown
Midtown
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Midtown
Navigate successfully through the skyscrapers, suits and taxis that dominate daytime Midtown and you’ll find a whole heap of New York City landmarks you know and love.

Bustling Midtown, the center of New York, has more than its fair share of cultural attractions and iconic places. There’s Grand Central Terminal and the Empire State Building for starters. Fifth Avenue is a top destination for window shopping, while to the east the scenic streets of Murray Hill lead off to the waterfront United Nations headquarters. Midtown will provide the architecture and the history, you just need to keep your eyes peeled for the hidden gems.

Popular places to visit

Times Square

Times Square

4/5(324 reviews)

This neon paradise is a must-see for visitors wanting to sample New York’s chaotic downtown scene at its best.

Times Square
Ed Sullivan Theater featuring a city and signage as well as a large group of people

Broadway

4.5/5(275 reviews)

Crowded, loud, hectic and yet somehow unmissable, New York’s Times Square is one feature of Midtown Manhattan you’ll either love or loathe.

Broadway
Rockefeller Center

Rockefeller Center

4.5/5(232 reviews)

An eclectic mix of business and entertainment, this was considered one of Manhattan’s remarkable engineering feats when it was finally completed in the late 1930s.

Rockefeller Center
Madison Square Garden

Madison Square Garden

4.5/5(51 reviews)

One of the world’s most famous arenas, Madison Square Garden is New York’s go-to venue for large-scale performances and sports events.

Madison Square Garden
Grand Central Terminal

Grand Central Terminal

4.5/5(242 reviews)

This glorious, buzzing hub for commuters is an absolute must-see for history and architecture lovers.

Grand Central Terminal
Empire State Building showing a high-rise building and a city

Empire State Building

4.5/5(204 reviews)

View the stunning Manhattan skyline for the top of this iconic superstructure and experience a truly bird’s eye view of the entire city.

Empire State Building

Activities

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

AU$91
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Empire State Building General & Skip-the-Line Ticket Options

Empire State Building General & Skip-the-Line Ticket Options

AU$81
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Empire State Building General & Skip-the-Line Ticket Options
The Lion King On Broadway

The Lion King On Broadway

AU$298
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
The Lion King On Broadway
New York’s Best Skyline View, Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center

Top of the Rock Observation Deck

AU$70
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Top of the Rock Observation Deck
See Yourself on a Times Square Billboard New York City

See Yourself on a Times Square Billboard in New York City

AU$240
per adult
See Yourself on a Times Square Billboard in New York City
Hard Rock Cafe bar in New York

Dining at Hard Rock Cafe New York City

AU$60
per traveller
Dining at Hard Rock Cafe New York City
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Our pick of the best Midtown Hotel Deals

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 AU$358 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
AU$358
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan 2025
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (4,588 reviews)
"Having Gran Central near was superb"

Reviewed on 30 Dec. 2024

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
4 out of 5
145 W 44th St, New York, NY
The price is AU$277 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$277
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.4/10 Good! (5,321 reviews)
"Excellent location close to times square and brodway. There area very good resturants around."

Reviewed on 30 Dec. 2024

Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel
The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel
4 out of 5
481 Eighth Ave., New York, NY
The price is AU$253 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$253
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8/10 Very Good! (4,914 reviews)
The New Yorker - A Windham hotel is a winner
"My trip was made better by Mohammed at the front desk. He was friendly, welcoming, kind, and efficient. hotels.com had messed something up but Mohammed made it all work out. The room was small but clean and comfortable. There was a coffee maker and a mini fridge. I didn't need the fridge this trip ..."

Reviewed on 29 Dec. 2024

The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel
Paramount Times Square
Paramount Times Square
4 out of 5
235 West 46th Street, New York, NY
The price is AU$264 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$264
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4-star hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7/10 Good! (3,547 reviews)
"The hotel was very nice! Our trip to New York was great! Although the rooms are small, the beds and pillows are comfortable. The last night we had heater turned off and it still was over 80 degrees in our room and freezing cold outside. Not sure why but that was the only issue we encountered! The ..."

Reviewed on 29 Dec. 2024

Paramount Times Square
Park Central Hotel New York
Park Central Hotel New York
4 out of 5
870 7th Ave, New York, NY
The price is AU$304 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$304
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.6/10 Good! (3,021 reviews)
"I think the workers could do some cleaning when they aren’t busy instead of just standing around, huddled up talking to one another."

Reviewed on 30 Dec. 2024

Park Central Hotel New York
The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel
The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel
4 out of 5
790 7th Ave, New York, NY
The price is AU$256 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$256
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
5.6/10 (4,270 reviews)
"Muy buen recibimiento, la gente muy amable , y a la señora de limpieza que gran trabajo el que hace, merece un aumento de sueldo, gracias : AATT: Jackson de Nicaragua"

Reviewed on 28 Dec. 2024

The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel
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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
Chelsea featuring a city

Midtown South

While you're in Midtown South, take in top sights like Madison Square Garden or Empire State Building, 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(220 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(95 area reviews)

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

Midtown East
Hell\'s Kitchen featuring a bar, dining out and interior views

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 New World Stages 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.

Hell's Kitchen

Midtown Travel Guide

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