Visit West New Haven
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.
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.
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 West New Haven
The Best Way Inn
Very good
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
New Haven Inn
Heat
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Three Judges Motel
In the hood. Like hood hood. But staff got you if you ask for a room in the back away from the base heads. Front desk dudes are chill. Dont bring your girl.
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025
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
Other neighbourhoods around West New Haven
Westville
If you're spending some time in Westville, Yale Bowl and Yale Golf Course 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 Peabody Museum of Natural History and Woolsey Hall 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 Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library.
Dwight
When in Dwight, you can plan a visit to Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University and Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
