Midtown East

New York

Chrysler Building featuring a high rise building, a city and landscape views
Grand Central Terminal featuring interior views and heritage elements
Chrysler Building featuring a city and heritage elements
Midtown East
United Nations Headquarters which includes a city

The premium spot for shopping in New York City has gleaming skyscrapers, numerous museums, luxury hotels and a beautiful cathedral.

While New York residents work busily in tall buildings in Midtown East, you can shop or visit museums day after day. This part of Manhattan is designated as Midtown East or Midtown West along the north-south divide of Fifth Avenue, lined by iconic retail stores.

On the east side of 5th, shop at Salvatore Ferragamo, Rolex and Tiffany & Co. among other luxury stores and boutiques. Enter a glass box to visit the always-open Apple Fifth Avenue store.

Next to flagship Louis Vuitton and Saks 5th Avenue stores is St. Patrick’s Cathedral, built in 1878, a massive neo-gothic structure with tall twin spires. Find more shopping on Madison Avenue, famous for advertising agencies in its tall buildings.

Gaze up at the Empire State Building, which opened in 1931 and appeared as an integral part of the King Kong movie in 1933. Today it features outstanding light shows in the evening and stays open after midnight for city viewing by day or night. From observation decks on the 86th and 102nd floors, gaze north to Central Park, west to Times Square, east to the art deco Chrysler Building with its terraced spire and south to the Statue of Liberty.

Several of New York’s favorite museums are in this part of town. Visit the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), with a collection of nearly 200,000 works from the past 150 years, as well as frequent exhibitions from around the world. Continuing north along the eastern edge of Central Park, follow “Museum Mile” to tour the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and numerous other museums and art galleries.

Stay at an old or new luxury hotel on the prestigious Park Avenue. Head toward the East River where the United Nations Headquarters is a gleaming skyscraper surrounded by colorful flags of member nations.

Arrive in Midtown East via train at the massive Grand Central Terminal. Find lots of opportunities for eating throughout the neighborhood, extending south to Koreatown.


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Top hotels in Midtown East

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Hyatt Grand Central New York
4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street, at Grand Central Terminal, New York, NY
The price is P11,229 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
P11,229
P15,672 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (5,499 reviews)
"Prime location"

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Lotte New York Palace
Lotte New York Palace
4.5 out of 5
455 Madison Ave, New York, NY
The price is P25,646 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
P25,646
P31,245 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in New York. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,519 reviews)
"Nice experience. Only thing was the beds are actually full and not queen. Coming from Texas it was an adjustment"

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025

Lotte New York Palace
The Westin New York Grand Central
The Westin New York Grand Central
4.5 out of 5
212 East 42nd Street, New York, NY
The price is P11,793 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
P11,793
P15,462 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,274 reviews)
"Very friendly hotel. And helpful. Never had a problem with concierge, front desk or other services. Exceeded expectations. Great location to Grand Central/subways and to 5th Ave"

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025

The Westin New York Grand Central
The Shelburne Sonesta New York
The Shelburne Sonesta New York
4 out of 5
303 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY
The price is P8,983 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
P8,983
P13,225 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a health club, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,633 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly"

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025

The Shelburne Sonesta New York
The Lexington Hotel, Autograph Collection
The Lexington Hotel, Autograph Collection
4 out of 5
511 Lexington Ave at 48th St., New York, NY
The price is P9,268 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
P9,268
P13,099 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,291 reviews)
Muy buen hotel. Central y cerca de todo
"Buena experiencia en Familia. El personal muy amable"

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

The Lexington Hotel, Autograph Collection
Millennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza
Millennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza
4 out of 5
1 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY
The price is P10,333 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
P10,333
P14,320 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,858 reviews)
"Good location good suite"

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

Millennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza
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Other neighbourhoods around Midtown East

New York featuring a city, signage and a high rise building

Central New York City

Known for its soaring skyscrapers and eye-catching views, there's plenty to explore in Central New York City. Check out top attractions like Broadway and Times Square, and jump on the metro at 49th St. Station or 50 St. Station (Broadway) to see more of the city.

Central New York City
Times Square showing a city, cbd and a high rise building

Theater District

Times Square and Broadway are top sights in Theater District, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at 49th St. Station or 50 St. Station (Broadway) to see more sights in the area.

Theater District
Midtown featuring a bay or harbor, a sunset and a city

Midtown

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

Times Square and Broadway are a few top attractions in Midtown. Hop around the city on the metro at 42 St. - Bryant Pk. Station or Times Sq. - 42 St. Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, soaring skyscrapers, and acclaimed art galleries.

Midtown
Macy\'s featuring signage, street scenes and a city

Garment District

Garment District is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights in the area like Macy's and Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre.

Garment District
Hell\'s Kitchen featuring a bar, interior views and dining out

Hell's Kitchen

Manhattan Cruise Terminal and Restaurant Row are a few top attractions in Hell's Kitchen. Hop around the city on the metro at 50 St. Station (8th Av.) or 42 St. - Port Authority Bus Terminal Station and check out the area's soaring skyscrapers, popular shops, and eye-catching views.

Hell's Kitchen
New York featuring a city, signage and a high rise building

Central Park South

While you're in Central Park South, take in top sights like Rockefeller Center or Broadway, and hop on the metro to see more the city at 57 St. - 7 Av Station or 57 St. Station.

Central Park South

Midtown East