East Harlem Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Conservatory Garden
Three distinct styles create three gem-like, peaceful gardens in Central Park’s only formally landscaped area, a favorite spot to visit year round.
Mount Sinai Hospital
If Mount Sinai Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of New York.
Museum of the City of New York
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Museum of the City of New York in New York. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan
If NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of New York.
El Museo del Barrio
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at El Museo del Barrio in New York. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Metropolitan Hospital Center
If Metropolitan Hospital Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of New York.
Things to do
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway
Circle Line: 50-Minute Statue of Liberty Super Express Sightseeing Cruise
Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in New York
Top hotels in East Harlem
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
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Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Clean room, nice staff, great location for airport and subway.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Times Square
Room was clean, everyone was very nice and accommodating
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Beautiful room with a view of the Empire State Building
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Lotte New York Palace
I did not have breakfast.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
This hotel truly embodies old-world charm. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Almost all of the staff were friendly and very accommodating upon our arrival, especially regarding our accessibility needs. We encountered a single issue with one employee when we chose to extend our stay, which was eventually ...
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Harlem
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 Upper Fifth Avenue 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.
Manhattan
Known for its fascinating museums, important monuments and soaring skyscrapers, there's plenty to explore in Manhattan. Top attractions like Rockefeller Center and Broadway 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 Cleopatra's Needle or Ukrainian Institute of America, 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 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 New York Historical Society, and jump on the metro at 86 St. Station (Broadway) or 79 St. Station to see more of the city.
Central Park South
If you're spending time in Central Park South, check out sights like Rockefeller Center or Broadway and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 57 St. - 7 Av Station or 57 St. Station.
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.
