Popular places to visit
Yale University
Enjoy the collegiate vibe around Yale University, a top college in New Haven. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's art scene.
Wooster Square
Find out about the history of New Haven when you take a trip to Wooster Square. Experience the area's art scene and museums.
New Haven City Hall
New Haven City Hall is just one of the places to see in New Haven, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's art scene and museums.
Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University
After visiting Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New Haven. Experience the area's art scene and museums.
Peabody Museum of Natural History
You can browse the exhibits at Peabody Museum of Natural History, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to New Haven. Experience the area's art scene and museums.
Woolsey Hall
Enjoy a performance at Woolsey Hall, a theater with a story to tell in New Haven. Experience the area's art scene and museums.
Things to do
New Haven - It Zip It Adventure Indoor Ropes Course
Private Historic Yale Smart Phone Self Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in East Rock
New Haven Hotel
One of my favorite hotels ever . I love the people here and they are so helpful and loving. I come here all the time
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025
Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area
The room was nice. The bed frame broke when I sat on it and the staff helped me out. Someone came to the check the bedframe out quickly, deemed it may not be safe and cant be fixed quickly, so a new room was issued. I found the night staff to be lively and friendly. The morning staff not so ...
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026
Hampton Inn by Hilton Shelton
Beautiful hotel in great location
Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
Spotless, lovely room. Attentive staff.
Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025
Homewood Suites by Hilton Orange New Haven
I stay at this hotel every Christmas holiday for the past 4 years. Always clean and feels brand new. The only drawback is their morning breakfast buffet ends at 9 am.
Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham New Haven
Pleasant staff and clean room. Overall peaceful stay.
Reviewed on Dec 25, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around East Rock
Upper State Street Historic District
Upper State Street Historic District might not have many top sights, but Peabody Museum of Natural History and Wooster Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Prospect Hill
Travelers like the parks in Prospect Hill, and Peabody Museum of Natural History is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Fair Haven
While Fair Haven might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like East Rock Park and Wooster Square.
Mill River
If you're spending some time in Mill River, Wooster Square and Thread City Crossing are top sights worth seeing.
Wooster Square
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Wooster Square and surrounding area, you can visit Wooster Square and New Haven City Hall.
Downtown New Haven
While visiting Downtown New Haven, you might make a stop by sights like Woolsey Hall and Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library.
