Morningside Heights Travel Guide

New York

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A park with a large open plaza, a fountain, and classical architecture.
The Library of Columbia University at dusk.
A historic cathedral with intricate stone carvings and large arched windows.
A cityscape with a mix of high-rise and low-rise buildings, a clear blue sky, and a distant view of a body of water.

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The exterior of The Library of Columbia University with a dome and columns.

Columbia University

8.6/10 (1,099 reviews)
Enjoy the student vibe around Columbia University, a top university in New York. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
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Things to do

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

฿1,414
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum

Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum

฿1,071
per traveller
92% of travellers recommend
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

฿1,414
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket
New York’s Best Skyline View, Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center

Top of the Rock Timed Admission

฿1,350
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Top of the Rock Timed Admission
One World Observatory: Skip-the-Line Ticket

One World Observatory Tickets

฿1,000
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
One World Observatory Tickets
Tyrannosaurs rex skeleton in the American Museum of Natural History in New York

American Museum of Natural History Tickets

฿1,224
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
American Museum of Natural History Tickets
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Top hotels in Morningside Heights

ROW NYC

ROW NYC

4 out of 5
700 8th Avenue New York NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿5,998 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿5,998
฿8,528 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Times Square and Broadway are located ...
ROW NYC
Hyatt Grand Central New York

Hyatt Grand Central New York

4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street New York NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿9,296 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿9,296
฿12,313 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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! (7,815 reviews)
"Great location and friendly staff. Our room was in need of some repairs in the bathroom but other than that great room."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

4 out of 5
811 7th Ave New York NY
The price is ฿6,897 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿6,897
฿9,369 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.4/10 Good! (9,316 reviews)
"Breakfast was not what I expected. Gratuity included to wait staff for a buffet and coffee carafe that was already on table. 20 percent for him to give us juice. The party I was with upgraded their room and received a $35 credit per day and tickets to a museum. I picked a premium room and paid for ..."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Hotel Edison Times Square

Hotel Edison Times Square

4 out of 5
228 W 47th St New York NY
The price is ฿5,498 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿5,498
฿8,031 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (6,189 reviews)
"Staff was excellent! Location was perfect! Rooms were small."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Hotel Edison Times Square
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel

PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel

4 out of 5
215 Chrystie St New York NY
The price is ฿12,508 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿12,508
฿16,190 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 2 restaurants, 6 bars/lounges and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,989 reviews)
"I have stayed at this hotel a couple of times but this time I was surprise. I called the front desk to inform them that my TV was not working. They sent an electrician up to my room and he was unable to repair it; he informed me that he’ll tell the front desk and they’ll give me a call to switch ..."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
Pod Times Square

Pod Times Square

3 out of 5
400 W 42nd Street New York NY
The price is ฿3,988 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿3,988
฿5,688 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (6,017 reviews)
"Muy buen hotel"

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Pod Times Square
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Where to stay in Morningside Heights

Find the best Morningside Heights areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

A riverside walkway with fountains, people sitting and walking, and a bridge in the background.

Williamsburg

Noted for its cafes and live music, there's plenty to explore in Williamsburg. Top attractions like McCarren Park Pool and Brooklyn Brewery 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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Chelsea

Chelsea is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Madison Square Garden and Joyce Theater. See more of New York by jumping on the metro at 23 St. Station (8th Av.) or 23 St. Station (7th Av.).

Morningside Heights Travel Guide