Wooster Square Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
Yale-New Haven Hospital
If Yale-New Haven Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of 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 Wooster Square
New Haven Hotel
Was booked for three nights at this hotel. Got there and they had given my room away. Said that they had run my card before I even got there and that it declined, which it actually didn’t, my credit card company froze my card because I thought it was fraudulent, so they canceled my reservation. No ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Milford / New Haven
I was surprised how outdated the building was. Very loud and noisy. You can hear everything in your room from the hallway to slamming doors, people walking around on the upper level, the ice maker all hours of the day. Lighting in the bathroom was very dim. It was fine for the 3 nights we were there, ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
The hotel looked great, the staff was very friendly, the breakfast was great but the heat didn`t work. The maintenance man brought up a portable heater. Therefore the overnight stay was terrible & we woke up in the morning sweating because the heat was working again.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Trumbull Marriott Shelton
The staff was great. The room was good too. The property is in need of updating. The lobby areas and halls have that old musty smell. The driveways in and out are in very poor condition. The stay was adequate for the price.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Motel 6 Milford, CT
Affordable and close to many beaches and bird watching opportunities.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Shelton
Room was clean and staff very friendly and helpful. No free breakfast only complaint
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Wooster Square
Mill River
If you're spending some time in Mill River, Wooster Square and Thread City Crossing are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown New Haven
If you're spending some time in Downtown New Haven, Woolsey Hall and Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University are top sights worth seeing.
Upper State Street Historic District
While Upper State Street Historic District isn't home to many top sights, Peabody Museum of Natural History and Wooster Square are some notable places to visit nearby.
Long Wharf
Long Wharf is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Long Wharf Theatre, a top place to visit in the area.
Fair Haven
Though Fair Haven may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Wooster Square and Peabody Museum of Natural History.
East Rock
Travellers like the monuments in East Rock, and East Rock Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
