West Bronx Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Yankee Stadium
Baseball’s most famous franchise has a new, somewhat luxurious home in the central Bronx, full of homages to the team’s long history.
New York Botanical Gardens
One of the United States’ first and best-loved botanical gardens is an attraction year round, featuring both extensive plant collections and stunning architecture.
The Bronx Museum of the Arts
Contemporary art from some of the country’s best African American, Asian and Hispanic artists, among others, is celebrated in a museum near Yankee Stadium.
Edgar Allan Poe Cottage
The author spent his last years in this Bronx cottage, lovingly preserved since the 19th century in a park with his name.
Fordham University
Explore the campus of Fordham University as part of your travels around Bronx. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
College of Mount Saint Vincent
Explore the campus of College of Mount Saint Vincent during your stay in New York. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene 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
Top hotels in West Bronx
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
No refrigerator. Outdated but the location A+
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Amazing room
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
Great view!
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
It’s was difficult paying for the whole 4 days when we first arrived, we dint receive house keeping on the second day, they left some trash behind after we asked to get taken out.we had to request a mini fridge to our room and there was no microwave available on the room either.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
When we got to our room, it was cold. The heating unit was blowing cold air. We requested to have someone come check the unit out; we were told to leave it at 70 degrees to warm the room up. We left for the afternoon and when we returned to the room was it was freezing. With lots of back and forth ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Doubletree by Hilton New York Times Square South
The best of the best always.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Bronx
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.
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.
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.
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.).
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.
