Midtown East Travel Guide

New York

Midtown East
Midtown East
Midtown East
Midtown East
Midtown East

The premium spot for shopping in New York City has gleaming skyscrapers, numerous museums, luxury hotels and a beautiful cathedral.

While New York residents work busily in tall buildings in Midtown East, you can shop or visit museums day after day. This part of Manhattan is designated as Midtown East or Midtown West along the north-south divide of Fifth Avenue, lined by iconic retail stores.

On the east side of 5th, shop at Salvatore Ferragamo, Rolex and Tiffany & Co. among other luxury stores and boutiques. Enter a glass box to visit the always-open Apple Fifth Avenue store.

Next to flagship Louis Vuitton and Saks 5th Avenue stores is St. Patrick’s Cathedral, built in 1878, a massive neo-gothic structure with tall twin spires. Find more shopping on Madison Avenue, famous for advertising agencies in its tall buildings.

Gaze up at the Empire State Building, which opened in 1931 and appeared as an integral part of the King Kong movie in 1933. Today it features outstanding light shows in the evening and stays open after midnight for city viewing by day or night. From observation decks on the 86th and 102nd floors, gaze north to Central Park, west to Times Square, east to the art deco Chrysler Building with its terraced spire and south to the Statue of Liberty.

Several of New York’s favourite museums are in this part of town. Visit the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), with a collection of nearly 200,000 works from the past 150 years, as well as frequent exhibitions from around the world. Continuing north along the eastern edge of Central Park, follow “Museum Mile” to tour the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and numerous other museums and art galleries.

Stay at an old or new luxury hotel on the prestigious Park Avenue. Head toward the East River where the United Nations Headquarters is a gleaming skyscraper surrounded by colourful flags of member nations.

Arrive in Midtown East via train at the massive Grand Central Terminal. Find lots of opportunities for eating throughout the neighbourhood, extending south to Koreatown.

Stay near popular Midtown East attractions

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Grand Central Terminal

9.0/5 (54,227 reviews)
This majestic, lively hub for commuters is a must-see for architecture buffs.
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Top hotels in Midtown East

Hyatt Grand Central New York

Hyatt Grand Central New York

4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street New York NY
The price is ฿7,129 per night from 21 Jun to 22 Jun
฿7,129
฿9,788 total
21 Jun - 22 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (7,217 reviews)
"Location was amazing. Furniture in my suite was extremely dated and awkwardly paired just to fill space."

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Pod 51

Pod 51

3 out of 5
230 E 51st St New York NY
The price is ฿3,858 per night from 21 Jun to 22 Jun
฿3,858
฿5,288 total
21 Jun - 22 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,173 reviews)
"Great place to stay without costing an arm and a leg. 2 block walk to E train and then from there can get to Carnegie Hall, Union Station, and even world trade center. AC eas solid and strong. quickly cools the entire room."

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026

Pod 51
The Westin New York Grand Central

The Westin New York Grand Central

4.5 out of 5
212 East 42nd Street New York NY
The price is ฿8,757 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
฿8,757
฿11,470 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,810 reviews)
"Good overall"

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026

The Westin New York Grand Central
Millennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza

Millennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza

4 out of 5
1 United Nations Plaza New York NY
The price is ฿5,750 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
฿5,750
฿8,132 total
3 Jul - 4 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,063 reviews)
"Nice clean rooms with great service and a nice view of the East River & City would definitely be staying there again"

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026

Millennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza
Hotel 32 32

Hotel 32 32

4 out of 5
32 E 32nd Street New York NY
The price is ฿5,892 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
฿5,892
฿8,002 total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy 2 restaurants, a 24-hour front desk and a fireplace in reception. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,484 reviews)
"The room and bathroom were not clean. The pictures do not reflect the room at all. For what I paid I expected better than what I got. The staff was very helpful and friendly."

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026

Hotel 32 32
The Lexington Hotel, Autograph Collection

The Lexington Hotel, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
511 Lexington Ave at 48th St. New York NY
The price is ฿6,568 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
฿6,568
฿8,958 total
3 Jul - 4 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,174 reviews)
"Old building . Not very clean rooms. No refrigerator in the rooms and no microwave in the rooms."

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026

The Lexington Hotel, Autograph Collection
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Where to stay in Midtown East

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Williamsburg

Noted for its cafes and live music, there's plenty to explore in Williamsburg. Top attractions like McCarren Park Pool and The Living Room are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Metropolitan Av. Station or Lorimer St. Station (Metropolitan St.) to see more of the city.

Midtown

Times Square and Rockefeller Center 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.

High Line. Urban public park on an historic freight rail line, New York City, Manhattan.

Chelsea

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

Aerial panorama of New York midtown skyline at sunset viewed from above Central Park.

Central New York City

Known for its soaring skyscrapers and eye-catching views, there's plenty to explore in Central New York City. Check out top attractions like Times Square and Rockefeller Center, and jump on the metro at 49th St. Station or 50 St. Station (Broadway) to see more of the city.

Theater District

Gourmet restaurants acclaimed theatres and top sights from Times Square to Rockefeller Center – discover Theater District, a destination also famous for its shopping.

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