Upper West Side, NY

New York
Upper West Side which includes a city and street scenes
Stroll along quiet residential streets, visit two large parks and enjoy some of the world’s most renowned cultural attractions in this Manhattan neighborhood.

Not far from Times Square’s neon lights, New York’s Upper West Side offers totally different experiences. Enjoy peaceful tree-lined streets stretching between two of Manhattan’s beautiful large parks filled with grassy spaces and shady trees. Visit wonderful performing arts centers featuring New York’s highly respected companies.

The Upper West Side runs north and south for 50 short blocks between Central Park West and Riverside Park. Keep young kids happy with a walk along the edges of either park to let them run on the grass, climb rocks or scamper on playground equipment.

In Central Park, jog around the reservoir or the lake and enjoy sunshine or play soccer on the Great Lawn. Stop at the visitor center in the 1869 Belvedere Castle, stand in line for a free concert at the open-air Delacorte Theater or see an engaging performance at the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre. Walk to Strawberry Fields and the John Lennon Memorial and gaze at the Dakota apartment building where the musician once lived.

Like Central Park, Riverside Park was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted in the 1800s. Use newer additions of skate parks, tennis courts and Hudson River kayak launch sites. Gaze up at the tall Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument, unveiled in 1902 with a parade of veterans from the U.S. Civil War.

Between the parks are residential streets lined by row-houses and luxury co-ops built more than 80 years ago. The renovated 1929 Beacon Theatre now hosts top-name musicians and comedians. Choose from the Metropolitan Opera, the New York Ballet, the New York Philharmonic and other performing arts organizations at the Lincoln Center for Performing Arts. Catch a rising star at Juilliard School recitals. Bring kids to the American Museum of Natural History for dinosaurs and much more.

Along with refreshing parks and stimulating cultural spots are numerous restaurants and clubs. Schedule morning coffee, Sunday brunch, fine dining or a late-night dessert around your many other activities in the Upper West Side neighborhood.


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Upper West Side Hotel Deals

Night Hotel Broadway
Night Hotel Broadway
2.5 out of 5
215 W 94th St, New York, NY
The price is ¥16,377 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
¥16,377
per night
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6.2/10 (1,385 reviews)
Great
"Nice hotel"

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2024

Night Hotel Broadway
Empire Hotel
Empire Hotel
4 out of 5
44 W 63rd St, New York, NY
The price is ¥23,031 per night from Apr 7 to Apr 8
¥23,031
per night
Apr 7 - Apr 8
Stay at this boutique hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (3,037 reviews)
"Great location and staff was helpful"

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2024

Empire Hotel
Hotel Belleclaire
Hotel Belleclaire
4 out of 5
2175 Broadway, New York, NY
The price is ¥30,117 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
¥30,117
per night
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Stay at this boutique hotel in New York. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,448 reviews)
"Clean hotel in the center of NYC."

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2024

Hotel Belleclaire
The Lucerne Hotel
The Lucerne Hotel
4 out of 5
201 W 79th St, New York, NY
The price is ¥25,576 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
¥25,576
per night
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,368 reviews)
"Very quiet"

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2024

The Lucerne Hotel
HI New York City - Hostel
HI New York City - Hostel
2 out of 5
891 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY
The price is ¥35,705 per night from Apr 23 to Apr 24
¥35,705
per night
Apr 23 - Apr 24
Stay at this hostel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and 5 meeting rooms. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"A standard hostel without any frills. My only complaint would be that a toilet remained unusable and dirty my whole stay but we all basically ignored it."

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2024

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Kama Central Park Hostel
Kama Central Park Hostel
1 out of 5
36 WEST 106TH STREET, New York, NY
The price is ¥60,385 per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
¥60,385
per night
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Stay at this hostel 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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (95 reviews)
"small but comfortable place"

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2024

Kama Central Park Hostel
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