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
Very expensive $100 a day deposit that was not disclosed beforehand. The lady who checked us in was extremely rude. There was no fitted sheet on the bed, no bags in the trash cans and also no microwave. For the price we paid I expected better
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
I had no problems here best treatment would come back here or stay with them anytime service was above normal and excellent very welcoming to all.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026

Hotel Edison Times Square
Absolutely wonderful!
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026

Hyatt Regency Times Square
Great location, easy access to shows.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Great location was why we stayed here! Not many added amenities, but price was reasonable. Will choose to stay here again simply for the location… Rob
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026

NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
Clean room,
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Morningside Heights

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 Children's Museum of Manhattan and Beacon Theater, and jump on the metro at 86 St. Station (Broadway) or 79 St. 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 Rockefeller Center and Times Square 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 Metropolitan Museum of Art 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 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 Frick Collection 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.

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.

Hell's Kitchen
Known for its soaring skyscrapers, popular shops and eye-catching views, there's plenty to explore in Hell's Kitchen. Top attractions like Manhattan Cruise Terminal and New World Stages are major draws. Catch the metro at 50 St. Station (8th Av.) or 42 St. - Port Authority Bus Terminal Station to see more of the city.
