Greenwich Village, NY

New York
Greenwich Village which includes a city, a fountain and a monument
Once the center of New York’s bohemian art scene, this area remains one of the city’s best hangouts and a great spot to sip an espresso or catch an independent film.

During the 20th century, New York’s Greenwich Village was home to the city’s coolest residents. Small printing presses, experimental theater, and gay bars and lesbian bars thrived here along with a strong alternative culture. After World War II, leaders of The Beat Generation wrote poems and stories in Village coffee houses. Though many of the artists have been pushed out by high rents in today’s New York, Greenwich Village still offers high culture, cheap food and small-town coziness.

Start out in Washington Square Park. Here, alongside dog parks and food carts, you’ll find the Washington Square Arch. Built in 1892, this marble arch was based on Paris’s Arc de Triomphe. Head to the southeast corner of the park to challenge someone to an outdoor game of chess.

Grab a bite to eat on MacDougal Street, just to the south of Washington Square Park. Once lined with bohemian coffee houses, this street now hosts cheap ethnic food. Enjoy a falafel, an Indian wrap or a slice of pizza.

Greenwich Village has a long tradition of experimental live theater but these days, it is a center for New York’s film community. Catch a limited-release film at the IFC Center. This art-house theater replaced the Village’s beloved Waverly Theater on Sixth Avenue. If you prefer, catch a film classic at Film Forum in the southwest part of the village.

Take a stroll along the the narrow streets of the West Village for a glimpse of the neighborhood as it once was. Here, the winding, diagonal streets rebel against the grid of the rest of the city, making an excellent place to wander.

Turn down Christopher Street to see one of the most important locations for the American gay rights movement. The Stonewall Inn was the site of the historic Stonewall riots of the 1960s, in which gay activists fought against police for three days. Today, Christopher Street offers bars and  shops popular with the LGBT community.

Greenwich Village is served by numerous metro and bus stops. Arrive at the West 4th Street metro stop for the most central location.


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The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel
The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel
4 out of 5
790 7th Ave, New York, NY
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5.4/10 (4,122 reviews)
"Good hotel. Close to many stores and activities. Downside was it was missing soap and shampoo from bathroom. That night they said they'd bring via phone call but did not. The next day I went to the service desk and spoke with them and they sent some up. It was NYE so it was busy... Lots of smoking ..."

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The Jane Hotel
The Jane Hotel
2 out of 5
113 Jane St, New York, NY
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8/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"We knew the property would be under renovation while we were there. They are pretty significant renovations, but they are confined to daytime hours and our room and the bathroom themselves were just as we expected them to be. The bunk bed rooms are tiny, but serviceable for two people so long as ..."

Reviewed on Dec 26, 2023

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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
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"The stay was fantastic but please be aware of the destination fee which is an additional $50/day"

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The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel
The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel
4 out of 5
481 Eighth Ave., New York, NY
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Paramount Times Square
Paramount Times Square
4 out of 5
235 West 46th Street, New York, NY
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Park Central Hotel New York
Park Central Hotel New York
4 out of 5
870 7th Ave, New York, NY
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"Great location , close to many attractions including Central Park , Carnegie Hall and Times Square . Clean , quiet , safe - for nyc - and near lots of dining options . Subway right there as well . They are replacing elevators so it can a little slow getting up and down but not the problem others ..."

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4.5/5(65 area reviews)

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