West New Haven Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Yale University
Walk around the campus of Yale University, a top university in New Haven. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's art scene.
New Haven Green
After visiting New Haven Green, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New Haven. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's art scene.
Wooster Square
Find out about the history of New Haven when you take a trip to Wooster Square. Experience the area's art scene and museums.
Peabody Museum of Natural History
You can browse the exhibits at Peabody Museum of Natural History, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to New Haven. Experience the area's art scene and museums.
Southern Connecticut State University
Explore the campus of Southern Connecticut State University during your trip to West New Haven. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Yale Bowl
Catch an event at Yale Bowl during your trip to New Haven. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Things to do
Private Historic Yale Smart Phone Self Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in West New Haven
New Haven Inn
"Honestly for the price I mean it was good lol but the front desk lady was nice and it is what you pay for."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
The Best Way Inn
"The room had a musky smell to it, and the walls were really damaged and dirty. The real thing that made the room completely gross was the dried urine covering the toilet seat. It was covered in it. The staff was kind and helpful but unfortunately the rooms are worse than I could imagine. The bed ..."
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
New Haven Hotel
"Would have given 5 stars but the lack of central air was an issue"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
"Frequent traveler here. This is not a 4-star hotel. During my stay, housekeeping took my newly purchased mascara ($40+) and one of my organic face towels. I spoke with several people, but no one followed up and no compensation was offered. Disappointing experience."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Motel 6 Milford, CT
"The toilet leaked water every time you flush. The ceiling of the shower was coming apart and falling inside the shower tub while bathing. The website pictures do not reflect actual appearance. No continental breakfast , they use the this area for storage."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham New Haven
"This property was the absolute most disgusting place I’ve ever stayed at the room wasn’t ready until 8 pm it smelled like cigarettes the couch in the room had dna stains on it and there was mold on the walls absolutely disgusting"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West New Haven
Westville
If you're spending some time in Westville, Yale Bowl and Yale Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.
Beaver Hills
Beaver Hills might not have many top sights, but Yale Bowl and Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
West River
When in West River, you can plan a visit to Yale Bowl and Shubert Theater, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Newhallville
Newhallville might not have many top sights, but Peabody Museum of Natural History and Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Dixwell
While there might not be top attractions in Dixwell, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University and Peabody Museum of Natural History.
Dwight
When in Dwight, you can plan a visit to Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University and Shubert Theater, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
