Upper Manhattan Travel Guide

New York

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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 entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
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Things to do

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

฿1,621
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

฿946
per traveller
92% of travellers recommend
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards

Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

฿1,427
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium

American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium

฿1,094
per traveller
88% of travellers recommend
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Sunset Cruise

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Sunset Cruise

฿834
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Sunset Cruise
New York’s Best Skyline View, Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center

Top of the Rock Timed Admission

฿1,659
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Top of the Rock Timed Admission
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Top hotels in Upper Manhattan

Radio Hotel

Radio Hotel

4 out of 5
2420 Amsterdam Ave New York NY
The price is ฿4,540 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿4,540
฿6,229 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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 ...
Radio Hotel
Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel

Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel

4 out of 5
233 West 125th Street New York NY
The price is ฿5,625 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿5,625
฿7,526 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel
Edge Hotel

Edge Hotel

3.5 out of 5
514 W. 168th St. New York NY
The price is ฿5,520 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿5,520
฿6,450 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"This hotel was a great option for those of us traveling from out of town while a loved one was being treated at the medical center. It is clean, comfortable and convenient. The staff was very nice and helpful. During a stressful and exhausting time, it offered a great place to get some rest."

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Edge Hotel
The George Manhattan, Tapestry Collection by Hilton+++

The George Manhattan, Tapestry Collection by Hilton+++

3.5 out of 5
412 West 126th Street New York NY
The price is ฿6,025 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿6,025
฿7,030 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Yankee Stadium and Central Park are ...
The George Manhattan, Tapestry Collection by Hilton+++
Aloft by Marriott Harlem

Aloft by Marriott Harlem

3 out of 5
2296 Frederick Douglass Boulevard New York NY
The price is ฿4,055 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿4,055
฿4,769 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,005 reviews)
"The staff was friendly, but the hotel could use some major updates. The rooms are so run down."

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

Aloft by Marriott Harlem
Hotel MOCA NYC

Hotel MOCA NYC

2 out of 5
505 W 181st St New York NY
The price is ฿4,978 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿4,978
฿5,829 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and housekeeping. Popular attractions Yankee Stadium and Central Park are located ...
Hotel MOCA NYC
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Where to stay in Upper Manhattan

Find the best Upper Manhattan 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.

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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.).

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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.

Upper Manhattan Travel Guide