Financial District, NY

New York
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Explore the symbolic center of global finance, walk along the harbor and admire New Yorkers’ resilience in this scenic area.

With a picturesque setting, spectacular architecture and fascinating local history, the Financial District is much more than a workplace. The original Wall Street settlement was named for a Dutch wall built in 1653, but the character of the area has since changed dynamically. Visit the Financial District to walk the streets of southernmost Manhattan and admire the striking constructions of the world’s financial capital.

Start at City Hall Park, a popular green oasis ringed by impressive historical structures including New York’s City Hall and the elegant Woolworth Building. You’re likely to see high-powered investment bankers taking welcome midday breaks here.

Walk south toward America’s longstanding financial capital, Wall Street. Spot the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, a palatial Italian Renaissance building that holds one of the world’s largest depositories of monetary gold. Photograph the New York Stock Exchange, where billions of dollars of stocks change hands daily. The Italian artist Arturo di Modica originally installed his Charging Bull statue here. Find it now in nearby Bowling Green.

Stroll through Battery Park at Manhattan’s scenic southern tip. Join locals and visitors jogging, socializing and savoring views of the Statue of Liberty across the water. Relax on a bench, stroll in the shade or visit the SeaGlass Carousel before catching a round-trip ferry over New York Harbor.

Continue on to the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, a space for reflection where the Twin Towers once stood. Honor New York’s brave firefighters at the adjacent FDNY Memorial Wall. Visit the lovely St. Paul’s Chapel, Manhattan’s oldest surviving church building, which hosted memorials and homages as local communities recovered from the 9/11 tragedies.

The Financial District is located at the southern end of Manhattan, easily accessible by a number of subway lines and commuter trains. Visitors from Staten Island or New Jersey can travel by ferry to arrive at Battery Park. The area is best navigated on foot. Afterward head to the South Street Seaport to shop, eat and drink amid historic surroundings.


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Four Points By Sheraton New York Downtown
Four Points By Sheraton New York Downtown
3.5 out of 5
6 Platt St, New York, NY
The price is ¥17,881 per night from Apr 14 to Apr 15
¥17,881
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Apr 14 - Apr 15
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Reviewed on Mar 27, 2024

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World Center Hotel
World Center Hotel
4 out of 5
144 Washington St, New York, NY
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The price is ¥22,550 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
¥22,550
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Mar 31 - Apr 1
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DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
4 out of 5
8 Stone St, New York, NY
The price is ¥21,197 per night from Apr 7 to Apr 8
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The Cloud One New York-Downtown, by the Motel One Group
The Cloud One New York-Downtown, by the Motel One Group
3 out of 5
133 Greenwich St, New York, NY
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"Excellent staff"

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Millennium Downtown New York
Millennium Downtown New York
4 out of 5
55 Church Street, New York, NY
The price is ¥18,933 per night from Apr 7 to Apr 8
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7.4/10 Good! (2,410 reviews)
"Location, location, location... Being across the street from the Oculus and the World Trade Center was amazing. I knew when I booked it that we were close, but I had no idea we were THAT close. The staff was fantastic. The hotel is spotless. Considering everything, I think the price of the hotel ..."

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2024

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The Washington by LuxUrban, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
The Washington by LuxUrban, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3 out of 5
8 Albany Street, New York, NY
The price is ¥20,408 per night from Apr 7 to Apr 8
¥20,408
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Apr 7 - Apr 8
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8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"One of the best hotels I’ve stayed at !"

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2024

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SoHo

4.5/5(165 area reviews)

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in SoHo. Spend some time visiting top spots like Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art, and catch the metro at Prince St. Station or Spring St. Station to see more of the area.

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4/5(698 area reviews)

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4.5/5(466 area reviews)

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East Village

4.5/5(65 area reviews)

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Chelsea

4/5(1,578 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.).

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Williamsburg

4.5/5(496 area reviews)

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Financial District, NY