Morningside Heights Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

Columbia University
Enjoy the student vibe around Columbia University, a top university in New York. Experience the fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

Cathedral of St. John the Divine
Admire the remarkable architecture, beautiful music and spiritual ambiance of this historic landmark just north of Central Park.

Morningside Park
After visiting Morningside Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New York. Experience the fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Mount Sinai Morningside
If Mount Sinai Morningside is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of New York.
Lafayette Square
After visiting Lafayette Square, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New York. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Tom's Diner
You can find out about the history of New York with a stop at Tom's Diner. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
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

NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Morningside Heights

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Amazing place, everyone was so nice and the room were top tier clean
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Not too Clean and we were 4 They only put coffee for 2
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026

Hotel Edison Times Square
Great property close to Times Square. Rooms are small with no fridge or microwave, but this is an old, historic, well-kept property that we would definitely return to. Get to know "Bobby the Doorman", he's been there for 47 years!! Breakfast at Friedman's was great.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026

Hyatt Regency Times Square
Parking garage on 50th street 3 min walk $40 overnight parking very reasonable
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
There room was very clean. It had what we needed and was in a good location.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026

NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
I’d give The New Yorker Hotel a 6/10 overall. The location and building itself are nice, but my experience ended on a frustrating note. I was charged a smoking fee even though I have never smoked in my life. Apparently their sensor was triggered by hairspray, which set it off and resulted in the ...
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
