Wooster Square Travel Guide
New Haven
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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Private Historic Yale Smart Phone Self Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Wooster Square
New Haven Hotel
Nice clean room. Front desk staff very friendly and helpful. Convenient to Yale. Many bars, restaurants and museums in the immediate area.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area
Clean room and front desk staff were very responsive to every need!
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn by Hilton Shelton
Staff was very nice. Made the check in/out process smooth and easy
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
Excellent
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Homewood Suites by Hilton Orange New Haven
I took away one star because of breakfast. They provided yogurt, fruit, muffins, coffee, tea, and juice. I would rather more "hot breakfast" options such as waffles, eggs etc.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham New Haven
Pleasant staff and clean room. Overall peaceful stay.
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
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 Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library 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 East Rock Park and Wooster Square.
East Rock
Travellers like the monuments in East Rock, and East Rock Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
