East Rock Travel Guide

New Haven

Photo by Dr Heather Doran
Photo by Dr Heather Doran
Photo by Bibek Magar
Photo by Bibek Magar

Popular places to visit

Yale University

Yale University

5/5(5 reviews)

Walk around the campus of Yale University, a top university in New Haven. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's art scene.

Yale University
Wooster Square

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.

Wooster Square
New Haven City Hall

New Haven City Hall

New Haven City Hall is just one of the places to see in New Haven, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's art scene and museums.

New Haven City Hall
Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University

Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University

After visiting Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New Haven. Experience the area's art scene and museums.

Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University
Peabody Museum of Natural History

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.

Peabody Museum of Natural History
Woolsey Hall

Woolsey Hall

Get tickets for a show at Woolsey Hall, a theatre with a story to tell in New Haven. Experience the area's art scene and museums.

Woolsey Hall

Things to do

Harkness Towner

Private Historic Yale Smart Phone Self Guided Walking Tour

฿318
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Historic Yale Smart Phone Self Guided Walking Tour
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Top hotels in East Rock

New Haven Hotel

New Haven Hotel

3.5 out of 5
229 George Street, New Haven, CT
The price is ฿4,680 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
฿4,680
฿5,382 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in New Haven. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,657 reviews)
"The only thing I didn’t like was the $24 per day fee for parking which I did not see anywhere before I booked the room"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

New Haven Hotel
Best Western Executive Hotel Of New Haven - West Haven

Best Western Executive Hotel Of New Haven - West Haven

2.5 out of 5
490 Saw Mill Rd, West Haven, CT
The price is ฿3,115 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿3,115
฿3,582 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Haven. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,198 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Best Western Executive Hotel Of New Haven - West Haven
Motel 6 New Haven - Branford, CT

Motel 6 New Haven - Branford, CT

2 out of 5
320 E Main St, Branford, CT
The price is ฿2,312 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
฿2,312
฿2,691 total
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Branford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
6.8/10 (1,010 reviews)
"Enjoyed my stay and will do it again."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

Motel 6 New Haven - Branford, CT
Hyatt Place Milford / New Haven

Hyatt Place Milford / New Haven

3 out of 5
190 Old Gate Lane, Milford, CT
The price is ฿4,062 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿4,062
฿4,671 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Milford. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,052 reviews)
"Some parts of the room could use some updating and you can tell a lot has been redone but a great value for the price. Very clean, the staff was incredibly friendly, and the breakfast was solid. Easy ride to the train station in New Haven. Would stay again!"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Hyatt Place Milford / New Haven
Wyndham Southbury

Wyndham Southbury

3 out of 5
1284 Strongtown Road, Southbury, CT
The price is ฿3,008 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿3,008
฿3,460 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Southbury. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,016 reviews)
"The staff there was very helpful. The cleaning staff was excellent also. The rooms were beautiful. We loved the pool. Thank you to everyone."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

Wyndham Southbury
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham New Haven

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham New Haven

3 out of 5
400 Sargent Dr, New Haven, CT
The price is ฿3,489 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
฿3,489
฿4,013 total
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in New Haven. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
5.8/10 (1,022 reviews)
"The place was quiet and near to local shops"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around East Rock

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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.

Upper State Street Historic District
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Prospect Hill

Travellers like the parks in Prospect Hill, and Peabody Museum of Natural History is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Prospect Hill
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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.

Fair Haven
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Mill River

If you're spending some time in Mill River, Wooster Square and Thread City Crossing are top sights worth seeing.

Mill River
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Wooster Square

While there might not be top attractions in Wooster Square, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Wooster Square and New Haven City Hall.

Wooster Square
New Haven which includes kayaking or canoeing and a river or creek as well as a couple

Downtown New Haven

4.5/5(6 area reviews)

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.

Downtown New Haven

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