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
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
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
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$86
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$86
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Empire State Building General & Skip-the-Line Ticket Options
New York’s Best Skyline View, Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center

Top of the Rock Observation Deck

AU$86
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Top of the Rock Observation Deck
The Lion King On Broadway

The Lion King On Broadway

AU$192
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
The Lion King On Broadway
See Yourself on a Times Square Billboard New York City

See Yourself on a Times Square Billboard in New York City

AU$242
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
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$64
per traveller
Dining at Hard Rock Cafe New York City
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Our pick of the best Midtown Hotel Deals

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$284 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
AU$284
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
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! (5,319 reviews)
"Bag guy was the best!! Getting a taxi was horrible; ended up using uber; room wasn’t as clean as expected. I got into a car accident in a taxi and asked for early check in…. Front desk was not able to accommodate so I ended up spending most of the night in the ER"

Reviewed on 27 Jan. 2025

Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
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$371 per night from 7 Feb to 8 Feb
AU$371
includes taxes & fees
7 Feb - 8 Feb
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! (4,719 reviews)
I give it a meh plus.
"I’ll probably stay here again. I love the location. Good room. Decor a bit tired. Wallpapers need a refresh. I resent the BS fees. Stop nicely and dining your customers!"

Reviewed on 29 Jan. 2025

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Hotel Edison Times Square
Hotel Edison Times Square
4 out of 5
228 W 47th St, New York, NY
The price is AU$297 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
AU$297
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 2 restaurants, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8/10 Very Good! (4,441 reviews)
"Great hotel but parking around hotel is horrible."

Reviewed on 28 Jan. 2025

Hotel Edison Times Square
Hotel St. James
Hotel St. James
2.5 out of 5
109 W. 45TH ST., New York, NY
The price is AU$208 per night from 6 Feb to 7 Feb
AU$208
includes taxes & fees
6 Feb - 7 Feb
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (5,580 reviews)
"Great price for right down in Times Square. Can't really get any better of a deal than that"

Reviewed on 28 Jan. 2025

Hotel St. James
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 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$253
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
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! (5,049 reviews)
Great Stay
"The hotel's facade and lobby are simply old school gorgeous! Clearly a lot of history here. Our check-in was swift, and the man who checked us in was thoughtful and kind. Unfortunately, the heater in our initial room was broken, and it took some time to get a manager then maintenance in there. It ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jan. 2025

The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel
Park Central Hotel New York
Park Central Hotel New York
4 out of 5
870 7th Ave, New York, NY
The price is AU$297 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
AU$297
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
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! (3,064 reviews)
"Very nice place and great location."

Reviewed on 27 Jan. 2025

Park Central Hotel New York
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Other neighbourhoods around Midtown

Times Square featuring a statue or sculpture, a city and cbd

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 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(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

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