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 acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums 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 entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries 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
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
Empire State Building Observatory Tickets - General Admission & Express
Top hotels in East Harlem
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
The staff was extremely nice, and the hotel was perfect in the middle of everything we wanted to do. The rooms are clean and comfortable. I will absolutely return to this hotel.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Excellent service, great location and beautiful accommodations
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
Great view!
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Clean room
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
Property location is great so a central “hub”. It is rather busy in the area being right off of Times Square and in the theater district. It was perfect for our short stay as we were close to our show. Walking distance to Central Park and Rockefeller Center. They were also able to hold our luggage ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Doubletree by Hilton New York Times Square South
Loved it
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
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 The Cloisters 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.
Manhattan
Known for its fascinating museums, important monuments and soaring skyscrapers, there's plenty to explore in Manhattan. Top attractions like Times Square and Grand Central Terminal 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.
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.).
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.
