Midtown East Travel Guide

New York

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A city skyline with the Chrysler Building and MetLife building.
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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

9.0/10 (54,227 reviews)
This majestic, lively hub for commuters is a must-see for architecture buffs.
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Things to do

Deluxe Helicopter Tour

Ultimate Manhattan Highlights Helicopter Tours

฿8,508
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ultimate Manhattan Highlights Helicopter Tours
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards

Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

฿1,417
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket
One World Observatory: Skip-the-Line Ticket

One World Observatory Tickets

฿991
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
One World Observatory Tickets
Stranger Things: The First Shadow on Broadway

Stranger Things: The First Shadow on Broadway

฿3,006
per adult
Stranger Things: The First Shadow on Broadway
Top of the Rock Observation Deck

Top of the Rock Timed Admission

฿1,395
per child
90% of travellers recommend
Top of the Rock Timed Admission
NYC: Whitney Museum Ticket

NYC: Whitney Museum Ticket

฿986
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
NYC: Whitney Museum Ticket
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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 ฿7,610 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
฿7,610
฿10,373 total
5 Jul - 6 Jul
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! (7,269 reviews)
"Room was ok. Boring view. Electric outlet by sink not working. Great shower. Nice bed. Good AC. Nice touch with daily $15 credit for snacks, drinks. Fastest elevator. Great location for NYC next to Grand Central for escursions. I would recommend hotel."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Pod 51

Pod 51

3 out of 5
230 E 51st St New York NY
The price is ฿3,192 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
฿3,192
฿4,770 total
5 Jul - 6 Jul
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! (2,178 reviews)
"All well except for a faulty thermostat in the room."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

Pod 51
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 ฿5,815 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
฿5,815
฿8,238 total
9 Jul - 10 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! (2,091 reviews)
"Breakfast 60$ per person its very expensive. U can go anywhere arranged and eat much cheaper. Room quiet not as shown on the picture, walking on carpet and sticking to your foot."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

Millennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza
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 ฿8,607 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
฿8,607
฿11,327 total
24 Jul - 25 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! (3,744 reviews)
"The hotel is in a very comvienient location. The facility is very nice, very clean and modern. Staff was vey helpful. The location can not be beat. Close to everything. There is a fantastic little restaurant just accross the street. The only minus is probably a plus: the place was very busy with ..."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

The Westin New York Grand Central
Hotel Park Ave NYC

Hotel Park Ave NYC

4.5 out of 5
444 Park Ave S New York NY
The price is ฿5,903 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿5,903
฿8,416 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,420 reviews)
"Great location near Empire State Building with clean spacious rooms (for Manhattan), nice amentities and the staff were very helpful."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Hotel Park Ave NYC
Lotte New York Palace

Lotte New York Palace

4.5 out of 5
455 Madison Ave New York NY
The price is ฿12,710 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
฿12,710
฿15,655 total
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in New York. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,124 reviews)
"Stayed at the towers, room was comfortable and staff was helpful. Blinds weren’t working when I tried to close and after it was fixed the shades wouldn’t open. So it was hard to enjoy the view from the 51st floor"

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

Lotte New York Palace
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Where to stay in Midtown East

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Brooklyn

Known for its great live music and charming cafes, there's plenty to explore in Brooklyn. You can visit top attractions like Barclays Center Brooklyn and Brooklyn Bridge, and jump on the metro at Kingston - Throop Avs. Station or Nostrand Av. Station (Fulton St.) to see more of the city.

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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.

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Bronx

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Bronx. If sightseeing is on the list, Yankee Stadium is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Bronx Park East Station or E 180 St. Station to see more of the area.

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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.

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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.

Midtown East Travel Guide