West River Travel Guide

New Haven

Popular places to visit

Yale University

Yale University

5/5(5 reviews)

Walk around the campus of Yale University, a top university in New Haven. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's art scene.

Yale University
Wooster Square

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.

Wooster Square
New Haven City Hall

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.

New Haven City Hall
Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University

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.

Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University
Peabody Museum of Natural History

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.

Peabody Museum of Natural History
Woolsey Hall

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.

Woolsey Hall

Things to do

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Private Historic Yale Smart Phone Self Guided Walking Tour

฿318
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Historic Yale Smart Phone Self Guided Walking Tour
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Top hotels in West River

Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area

Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area

3 out of 5
20 Dwight Street, New Haven, CT
The price is ฿4,388 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿4,388
฿5,047 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in New Haven. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (805 reviews)
"Beautiful property, friendly staff, clean and great location."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area
New Haven Hotel

New Haven Hotel

3.5 out of 5
229 George Street, New Haven, CT
The price is ฿4,680 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
฿4,680
฿5,382 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in New Haven. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,657 reviews)
"The only thing I didn’t like was the $24 per day fee for parking which I did not see anywhere before I booked the room"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

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Best Western Executive Hotel Of New Haven - West Haven

Best Western Executive Hotel Of New Haven - West Haven

2.5 out of 5
490 Saw Mill Rd, West Haven, CT
The price is ฿3,115 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿3,115
฿3,582 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Haven. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,198 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Best Western Executive Hotel Of New Haven - West Haven
Motel 6 New Haven - Branford, CT

Motel 6 New Haven - Branford, CT

2 out of 5
320 E Main St, Branford, CT
The price is ฿2,312 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
฿2,312
฿2,691 total
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Branford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
6.8/10 (1,010 reviews)
"Enjoyed my stay and will do it again."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

Motel 6 New Haven - Branford, CT
The Circle Hotel Fairfield

The Circle Hotel Fairfield

3 out of 5
417 Post Road, Fairfield, CT
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Fairfield. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,392 reviews)
"Stayed here to rest our eyes on our drive and loved it. It’s very quiet and comfortable and reasonably clean. The bathrooms could be a little cleaner though but other than that we would stay here again."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

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Hyatt Place Milford / New Haven

Hyatt Place Milford / New Haven

3 out of 5
190 Old Gate Lane, Milford, CT
The price is ฿4,062 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
฿4,062
฿4,671 total
23 Jul - 24 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Milford. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,052 reviews)
"Some parts of the room could use some updating and you can tell a lot has been redone but a great value for the price. Very clean, the staff was incredibly friendly, and the breakfast was solid. Easy ride to the train station in New Haven. Would stay again!"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Hyatt Place Milford / New Haven
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Other neighbourhoods around West River

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Dwight

When in Dwight, you can plan a visit to Yale University Art Gallery and Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Dwight
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The Hill

When in The Hill, you can plan a visit to Shubert Theater and Yale University Art Gallery, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

The Hill
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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 Peabody Museum of Natural History.

Dixwell
New Haven which includes kayaking or canoeing and a river or creek as well as a couple

Downtown New Haven

4.5/5(6 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Downtown New Haven, Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University and New Haven City Hall are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown New Haven
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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.

Beaver Hills
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City Point

While City Point may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Long Wharf Theatre and New Haven Harbor.

City Point

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