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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P9,713 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
P9,713
P14,019 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
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! (5,831 reviews)
"The hotel is decent and in a very convenient location. Central station is literally right next door, there are lots of restaurants, shopping is a short walk, and time square is close by. Only thing I would say is that the room is VERY EXPENSIVE here and not matching the price you pay. I found some ..."

Reviewed on Jul 30, 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 P29,576 per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
P29,576
P35,811 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
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! (1,570 reviews)
"Please add filtered water stations to every floor, just like the one in the spa. This will eliminate plastic water bottles and more practical. The Jewel hotel has it and we love it"

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025

Lotte New York Palace
The Shelburne Sonesta New York

The Shelburne Sonesta New York

4 out of 5
303 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY
The price is P9,663 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
P9,663
P14,095 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
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! (1,684 reviews)
"Location. Staff. Room"

Reviewed on Jul 28, 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 P9,117 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
P9,117
P13,001 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
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! (1,399 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025

The Lexington Hotel, Autograph Collection
The Westin New York Grand Central

The Westin New York Grand Central

4.5 out of 5
212 East 42nd Street, New York, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P13,901 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
P13,901
P17,940 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
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! (3,399 reviews)
"I was granted an early check in and late check out which was very beneficial to me"

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

The Westin New York Grand Central
Pod 51

Pod 51

3 out of 5
230 E 51st St, New York, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P5,046 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
P5,046
P7,329 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,760 reviews)
"Even though the room was a little small, it was a nice little room with tv’s extra pillows and towels."

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2025

Pod 51
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Other neighbourhoods around Midtown East

New York featuring city views, a skyscraper and street scenes

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 statue or sculpture

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.

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Midtown

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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
Frick Collection which includes art, interior views and heritage elements

Lenox Hill

While you're in Lenox Hill, take in top sights like 5th Avenue or Park Avenue Armory, and hop on the metro to see more the city at 72nd Street Station or 68 St. - Hunter College Station.

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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 which includes a bar, interior views and dining out

Hell's Kitchen

Manhattan Cruise Terminal and New World Stages 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

Midtown East