West Village Travel Guide

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West Village featuring street scenes, signage and a city
This center for arts and culture is also one of the few places located off of the grid of Manhattan’s streets.

Many first-time visitors to the West Village remark at how European it feels. Handsome coffee shops and boutiques line cobblestone streets, and the smell of gourmet food lingers around many brownstone façades. Shop for beautifully restored vintage furniture and enjoy a strong coffee brew at Caffé Reggio, one of the oldest coffee shops in New York City. Its espresso machine dates back to 1902.

Take a leisurely stroll on the High Line Park, an elevated disused railroad track that has become a trendy garden, park and sculpture gallery. Spend a romantic sunset at Hudson River Park, which faces the Hudson River and gorgeous views of New Jersey.

The West Village has long been a place of tolerance, making it one of New York City’s richest centers for the arts and gay communities. Have a beer at the historic Stonewall Inn, a bar that was instrumental in the gay liberation movement. Snap your fingers at a jazz show in the Village Vanguard, which has been hosting jazz performances since 1935. See a famous blues artist play at Blue Note.

Bordered by Greenwich Village and Chelsea, the West Village is a good place to start a busy day of sightseeing. Spend time in Washington Square Park, just over the border in Greenwich Village. Go gallery hopping in the art district of Chelsea. Make time to see the world-famous Gogosian Gallery.

Come to the West Village around mealtime so that you can sample one of the many gourmet restaurants this area is known for. Eat peanut butter, jelly and Earl Grey pain perduat a romantic restaurant. Try a pasta tasting menu or unwind with more casual fare at a New York-style pizzeria.

The West 4th Street station has access to many train lines, so you will have no problem getting to the West Village from other parts of the city. Make sure you bring your walking shoes, however you come. It is going to be a busy day exploring all of the beautiful West Village neighbourhood.


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Top hotels in West Village

The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel
The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel
4 out of 5
790 7th Ave, New York, NY
The price is £106 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
£106
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast, a 24-hour fitness centre and on-site parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
5.4/10 (4,117 reviews)
"Location is Perfect right in Times Square walking distance to everything"

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2024

The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel
The Jane Hotel
The Jane Hotel
2 out of 5
113 Jane St, New York, NY
The price is £148 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
£148
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this hotel 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 their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"We knew the property would be under renovation while we were there. They are pretty significant renovations, but they are confined to daytime hours and our room and the bathroom themselves were just as we expected them to be. The bunk bed rooms are tiny, but serviceable for two people so long as ..."

Reviewed on 26 Dec 2023

The Jane Hotel
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Hyatt Grand Central New York
4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street, at Grand Central Terminal, New York, NY
The price is £255 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
£255
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,147 reviews)
"Perfect location to explore New York with easy access to major subway hub at Grand Central. The hotel lobby is pretty anonymous so don’t expect a welcome on arrival. Rooms are a good size and clean. Beds are very soft but after a good day walking around Manhattan, insomnia wasn’t an issue. Persching ..."

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2024

Hyatt Grand Central New York
The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel
The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel
4 out of 5
481 Eighth Ave., New York, NY
The price is £153 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
£153
per night
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8/10 Very Good! (4,164 reviews)
"Kind of old hotel but location is really good"

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel
Paramount Times Square
Paramount Times Square
4 out of 5
235 West 46th Street, New York, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £132 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
£132
per night
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy WiFi, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7/10 Good! (1,984 reviews)
"Nice hotel and friendly staff"

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2024

Paramount Times Square
Park Central Hotel New York
Park Central Hotel New York
4 out of 5
870 7th Ave, New York, NY
The price is £184 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
£184
per night
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,819 reviews)
"Nice and clean and close to all"

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2024

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Other neighbourhoods around West Village

Greenwich Village which includes a fountain

Greenwich Village

4.5/5(41 area reviews)

Spend some time visiting places like 5th Avenue while getting to know Greenwich Village, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Christopher St. - Sheridan Sq. Station or W 4 St. Station to see more of the area.

Greenwich Village
The High Line Park showing a garden, street scenes and a city

Chelsea

4/5(111 area reviews)

Chelsea is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Madison Square Garden and Chelsea Hotel. See more of New York by jumping on the metro at 23 St. Station (8th Av.) or 23 St. Station (7th Av.).

Chelsea
SoHo - Tribeca featuring street scenes and a city as well as a large group of people

SoHo

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in SoHo. Spend some time visiting top spots like Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art, and catch the metro at Prince St. Station or Spring St. Station to see more of the area.

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East Village

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

If you're spending time in East Village, you might enjoy attractions like Tompkins Square Park and St. Marks Place. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at 1 Av. Station to see more of the city.

East Village
Chelsea featuring a city

Midtown South

While you're in Midtown South, take in top sights like Empire State Building or Madison Square Garden, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 34 St. Station (Herald Square) or 33 St. Station (Park Av. S).

Midtown South
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Midtown

4.5/5(437 area reviews)

Times Square and Broadway are a few top attractions in Midtown. Hop around the city on the metro at 42 St. - Bryant Pk. Station or Times Sq. - 42 St. Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, soaring skyscrapers and acclaimed art galleries.

Midtown

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