Morningside Heights Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

Columbia University
Enjoy the student vibe around Columbia University, a top university in New York. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.

Morningside Park
After visiting Morningside Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New York. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

Cathedral of St. John the Divine
Admire the remarkable architecture, beautiful music and spiritual ambiance of this historic landmark just north of Central Park.
Lafayette Square
After visiting Lafayette Square, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New York. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
General Grant National Memorial
You can find out about the history of New York with a stop at General Grant National Memorial. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Tom's Diner
You can find out about the history of New York with a stop at Tom's Diner. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Things to do

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

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

NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket

Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards

Empire State Building Observation Deck & Museum Ticket

Intrepid Museum Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Morningside Heights

Hyatt Grand Central New York
"Great location, easy to walk places and/or catch a train"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026

Empire Hotel
"Rooms were super run down. Drinks were watery and expensive. Would never go again."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
"There's a few things which didn't like. 1) The property charges a ~ $40 destination fee at checkin which includes city tax ($2-3) and a credit of $35 to spend in their restaurant. Just recouping this $35 daily made my stay intolerable as that meant we couldn't have dinner or a drink late elsewhere, ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026

NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
"The hotel isn't on a cheap side, but has an excellent location near blue subway lines and penn station in midtown Manhattan. Has 2 good restaurants on property. The rooms are spacious and well-maintained. If you can afford it, it's definitely worth staying in"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026

Pod Times Square
"Fast elevators - 6 of them so there was never a long wait. Room is small yet functional. Amazingly quiet considering the location right off of the Lincoln Tunnel. Could see the buses going in and out of Port Authority. Safe area with lots to do. My only complaint would be the lack of ventilation ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026

PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
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Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Morningside Heights

Harlem
Art galleries, live music and theatres highlight some notable features of Harlem. Make a stop by Apollo Theater or Harlem YMCA while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 125 St. Station (Malcolm X Blvd.) or 125 St. Station (St Nicholas Av.) to get around town.

Upper West Side
Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Upper West Side. Check out top attractions like Children's Museum of Manhattan and Beacon Theater, and jump on the metro at 86 St. Station (Broadway) or 79 St. Station to see more of the city.

Manhattan
Known for its fascinating museums, important monuments and soaring skyscrapers, there's plenty to explore in Manhattan. Top attractions like Rockefeller Center and Times Square are major draws. Catch the metro at 81 St. - Museum of Natural History Station or 86 St. Station (Central Park West) to see more of the city.

Uptown
While you're in Uptown, take in top sights like Metropolitan Museum of Art or Cleopatra's Needle, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 81 St. - Museum of Natural History Station or 77 St. Station (Lexington Av.).

Upper East Side
Known for its interesting museums and stunning river views, there's plenty to explore in Upper East Side. Top attractions like 5th Avenue and Frick Collection are major draws, and you can catch the metro at 77 St. Station (Lexington Av.) or 72nd Street Station to see more of the city.

Midtown East
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Grand Central Terminal to 5th Avenue – discover Midtown East, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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