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
The room was good and the location is excellent, our room had some noises which kept my wife up and there was a nearly $45 a night destination fee. If there is noise for you, you can ask to switch rooms.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
I stayed at this resort for New Year. It was plenty of people but the staff made sure everything clean and everyone was safe. This hotel is in a nice location in Time Square.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Times Square
Spacious room. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Clean room. Nice staff. Good location. Only thing I would I would say that is negative is the elevator being backed up all the time.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Location, a lot of areas to eat and the subway is right around the corner
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
This has become my go-to hotel of late for NYC trips. Not because it's anything fancy, but the location right next to Penn Station, Amtrak, LIRR, and the A/C/E, 1/2/3, B/D/F/M, and 7 trains is so convenient. Many pilots & flight attendants whose regular route takes them to NY stay here for this reason. ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Morningside Heights
Harlem
Art galleries, live music and theatres highlight some notable features of Harlem. Make a stop by Apollo Theater or Black Gay & Lesbian Archive while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 125 St. Station (Malcolm X Blvd.) or 125 St. Station (St Nicholas Av.) to get around town.
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.
