Upper Manhattan Travel Guide

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Stay near popular Upper Manhattan attractions

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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 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 Upper Manhattan

Radio Hotel

Radio Hotel

4 out of 5
2420 Amsterdam Ave New York NY
The price is ฿6,166 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿6,166
฿8,102 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 valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the ...
8.4/10 Very good! (2,420 reviews)
"Not as described - lots of photos on Expedia of rooftop which is not for guests. No facilities - no water in room - not 4 stars. Very disappointing- but still love nyc."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

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 ฿6,150 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿6,150
฿8,133 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,538 reviews)
"Staff, location, decor, and food were all great. The room itself was a bit shabby, and not super clean when I checked in (hairs found on linens and in bathroom area)."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel
Edge Hotel

Edge Hotel

3.5 out of 5
514 W. 168th St. New York NY
The price is ฿6,986 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿6,986
฿8,133 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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)
"Clean"

Reviewed on 22 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 ฿6,518 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿6,518
฿7,596 total
27 Sept - 28 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (240 reviews)
"La piscina estaba en reparación y en realidad es necesaria. Me parece debe sembrar árboles alrededor de las piscinas para no tener a todos los edificios de alrededor viendo a huéspedes usar la piscina."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

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 ฿6,834 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿6,834
฿7,959 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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 ...
Aloft by Marriott Harlem
Hotel MOCA NYC

Hotel MOCA NYC

2 out of 5
505 W 181st St New York NY
The price is ฿5,014 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
฿5,014
฿5,870 total
6 Oct - 7 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 ...
6.4/10 (1,020 reviews)
"The price was significantly lower than midtown hotels, so price to value ratio was ok. Proximity to subway line 1 which takes you directly to Time Square or Penn Station a place. A decent enough stay with helpful staff (room cleaned daily) even if the building/rooms need some refresh."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

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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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 Chelsea Hotel. See more of New York by jumping on the metro at 23 St. Station (8th Av.) or 23 St. Station (7th Av.).

Upper Manhattan Travel Guide