West New Haven Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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 Green
After visiting New Haven Green, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New Haven. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's art scene.
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.
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.
Southern Connecticut State University
Explore the campus of Southern Connecticut State University during your trip to West New Haven. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Yale Bowl
Catch an event at Yale Bowl during your trip to New Haven. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Things to do
Private Historic Yale Smart Phone Self Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in West New Haven
New Haven Inn
"Room was disgusting door didn’t lock you could walk in with out a key note with the stay"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
The Best Way Inn
"The room had a musky smell to it, and the walls were really damaged and dirty. The real thing that made the room completely gross was the dried urine covering the toilet seat. It was covered in it. The staff was kind and helpful but unfortunately the rooms are worse than I could imagine. The bed ..."
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
New Haven Hotel
"Easy check in. Super clean hotel. Friendly staff."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
"Great!"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Motel 6 Milford, CT
"Nothing out of the ordinary for the price the other only thing is the room I stayed in once u took a shower everything leaked out and it can be a hazard to trip although I called front desk it seemed like nobody helped out but it’s alright ."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham New Haven
"Rooms were not cleaned at all. Floors were filthy and sticky. The pull out couch mattress had very questionable stains all over it. The bed had hair and stains under the covers. The restroom floor was dirty and had hair. The only good thing was they changed out our towels daily. Breakfast was decent. ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West New Haven
Westville
If you're spending some time in Westville, Yale Golf Course and Yale Bowl are top sights worth seeing.
Beaver Hills
Beaver Hills might not have many top sights, but Yale Bowl and Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
West River
When in West River, you can plan a visit to Yale Bowl and Shubert Theater, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Newhallville
Newhallville might not have many top sights, but Grove Street Cemetery and Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Dixwell
While there might not be top attractions in Dixwell, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University and Shubert Theater.
Dwight
When in Dwight, you can plan a visit to Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University and Shubert Theater, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
