East Harlem Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

Conservatory Garden
Three distinct styles create three gem-like, peaceful gardens in Central Park’s only formally landscaped area, a favorite spot to visit year round.
Mount Sinai Hospital
If Mount Sinai Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of New York.
Museum of the City of New York
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Museum of the City of New York in New York. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan
If NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of New York.
El Museo del Barrio
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at El Museo del Barrio in New York. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Metropolitan Hospital Center
If Metropolitan Hospital Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of New York.
Things to do

New York City Harlem Walking Tour with a Guide

Harlem Holiday Christmas Gospel Concert with Tour

New York: Harlem tour and Gospel service

Harlem Civil Rights Multimedia Walking Tour

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
Top hotels in East Harlem

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Hotel St. James
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Lotte New York Palace
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Arlo Midtown
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

THE NEW YORKER HOTEL BY LOTTE HOTELS
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around East Harlem

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.

Uptown
While you're in Uptown, take in top sights like Lincoln Center or Cleopatra's Needle, 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.).

Manhattan
Known for its fascinating museums, important monuments and soaring skyscrapers, there's plenty to explore in Manhattan. Top attractions like Manhattan Cruise Terminal and Rockefeller Center 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.

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 Lincoln Center and Children's Museum of Manhattan, and jump on the metro at 86 St. Station (Broadway) or 79 St. Station to see more of the city.

Lenox Hill
If you're spending time in Lenox Hill, check out sights like 5th Avenue or Park Avenue Armory and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 72nd Street Station or 68 St. - Hunter College Station.

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.