Morningside Heights Travel Guide
New York
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Popular places to visit
Columbia University
Enjoy the student vibe around Columbia University, a top university in New York. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Cathedral of St. John the Divine
Admire the remarkable architecture, beautiful music and spiritual ambiance of this historic landmark just north of Central Park.
Morningside Park
After visiting Morningside Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New York. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Mount Sinai Morningside
If Mount Sinai Morningside is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of New York.
General Grant National Memorial
You can find out about the history of New York with a stop at General Grant National Memorial. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Lafayette Square
After visiting Lafayette Square, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New York. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Things to do
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum
Empire State Building Observatory Tickets - General Admission & Express
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
City Cruises New York: Signature Lunch Cruise
Circle Line: 50-Minute Statue of Liberty Super Express Sightseeing Cruise
Top hotels in Morningside Heights
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Excellent service very friendly staff
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Amazing staff, comfortable rooms. I will be back
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Hyatt Regency Times Square
The hotel was very clean and well kept. The staff was amazing and very helpful.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Great view from room. Very clean and helpful with late check out.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Really nice staff and cleaned rooms
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
The receptionist Staff was Friendly and Cooperative, the room and the Toilet was spacious and Very clean containing all the amenities. Thanks to all Hotel Edison Staff,it was an Excellent stay.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Morningside Heights
Upper West Side
Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Upper West Side. Check out top attractions like Children's Museum of Manhattan and Beacon Theater, and jump on the metro at 86 St. Station (Broadway) or 79 St. Station to see more of the city.
Manhattan
Known for its fascinating museums, important monuments and soaring skyscrapers, there's plenty to explore in Manhattan. Top attractions like Rockefeller Center and Times Square are major draws. Catch the metro at 81 St. - Museum of Natural History Station or 86 St. Station (Central Park West) to see more of the city.
Uptown
While you're in Uptown, take in top sights like Cleopatra's Needle or Belvedere Castle, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 81 St. - Museum of Natural History Station or 77 St. Station (Lexington Av.).
Upper East Side
Known for its interesting museums and stunning river views, there's plenty to explore in Upper East Side. Top attractions like 5th Avenue and Upper Fifth Avenue are major draws, and you can catch the metro at 77 St. Station (Lexington Av.) or 72nd Street Station to see more of the city.
Midtown East
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Grand Central Terminal to 5th Avenue – discover Midtown East, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Hell's Kitchen
Known for its soaring skyscrapers, popular shops and eye-catching views, there's plenty to explore in Hell's Kitchen. Top attractions like Manhattan Cruise Terminal and New World Stages are major draws. Catch the metro at 50 St. Station (8th Av.) or 42 St. - Port Authority Bus Terminal Station to see more of the city.
