West River Travel Guide
New Haven
Visit West River
Popular places to visit
Yale University
Walk around the campus of Yale University, a top university in New Haven. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's art scene.
New Haven Green
After visiting New Haven Green, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New Haven. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's art scene.
Wooster Square
Find out about the history of New Haven when you take a trip to Wooster Square. Experience the area's art scene and museums.
Peabody Museum of Natural History
You can browse the exhibits at Peabody Museum of Natural History, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to New Haven. Experience the area's art scene and museums.
Grave of Sarah Winchester
Enjoy a stop at Grave of Sarah Winchester, a landmark worth seeing in New Haven.
Southern Connecticut State University
Explore the campus of Southern Connecticut State University during your trip to West New Haven. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Things to do
Private Historic Yale Smart Phone Self Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in West River
Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area
"The hotel is beautiful. The room was very clean"
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
New Haven Hotel
"convenient Parking, very comfortable beds, clean bathrooms. Updated rugs"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
"Frequent traveler here. This is not a 4-star hotel. During my stay, housekeeping took my newly purchased mascara ($40+) and one of my organic face towels. I spoke with several people, but no one followed up and no compensation was offered. Disappointing experience."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Motel 6 Milford, CT
"Things were basic overall, but the rooms seem in the midst of a refresh. Hope the bathrooms are next."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham New Haven
"the room was disgusting, the furniture looked like it came from a yard sale or thrift store (chipped and dirty), the bathroom looked like it was shabbily fixed with really bad caulk and paint and the bath tub drain was covered in rust. I am usually fine to deal with most things, BUT this place should ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hyatt Place Milford / New Haven
"Clean room! Friendly Staff. Good breakfast. Fresh coffee! We would stay here again most happily!!!"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West River
Dwight
When in Dwight, you can plan a visit to Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University and Shubert Theater, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
The Hill
When in The Hill, you can plan a visit to Shubert Theater and Long Wharf Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Dixwell
While there might not be top attractions in Dixwell, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Grove Street Cemetery and Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University.
Downtown New Haven
If you're spending some time in Downtown New Haven, Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University and New Haven City Hall are top sights worth seeing.
Beaver Hills
Beaver Hills might not have many top sights, but Yale Bowl and Grove Street Cemetery are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
City Point
While City Point may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Long Wharf Theatre and Shubert Theater.