West Side Travel Guide
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Visit West Side
Stay near popular West Side attractions
Things to do

New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent

American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium

Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

Empire State Building Observation Deck & Museum Ticket

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket
Top hotels in West Side

ROW NYC
"I was coming to this hotel as part of a conference. After shipping several boxes to the hotel, it took them two days to find the boxes making me very late for the event and missing part of it. Just wish the customer service was much better. Thank you"
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Hotel Edison Times Square
"OK better hotels in the area. Very dated, rooms small, bathrooms small. Shower water smelled like rotten eggs."
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

The Manhattan at Times Square
"Upgraded to a renovated room. Nice and new. Staff was helpful. Not sure if I would do the breakfast again..$17 for a pastry, coffee and a banana."
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Hyatt Grand Central New York
"If visiting NYC the location is ideal, with Grand Central Station Terminal, literally next door. The condition of the rooms for the price you pay in NYC could be in better condition."
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Empire Hotel
"This hotel has mold be ware"
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
"the room i rented for the week was a bit smaller than i was used to , but since i did an early check in the “upgraded” the room with a view it was nice however i understand they are trying to keep the art deco classic some things do need to be updated in other hotels i’ve stayed in they have a mini ..."
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026
Where to stay in West Side

Downtown Jersey City
Travellers to Downtown Jersey City praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Jersey City City Hall and Hudson River Waterfront Walkway.

Hudson Yards
While you're in Hudson Yards, take in top sights like The Edge and jump on the metro at 34th Street–Hudson Yards Station to see more of the city.

The Waterfront
If you're spending some time in The Waterfront, Newport Centre and Hudson River Waterfront Walkway are top sights worth seeing.

Newport
Unique features of Newport include the river views and bars. Make a stop by Newport Centre or Holland Tunnel while you're exploring the area.

The Heights
While The Heights isn't home to many top sights, Barsky Gallery and Washington Street are some notable places to visit nearby.
















