Lower Manhattan, NY
Travel Guide
Visit Lower Manhattan
Where to stay in Lower Manhattan
SoHo
Discover cast-iron architecture in the SoHo-Cast Iron Historic District, and shop at trendy boutiques and chain outlets along Broadway, Prince, and Spring Streets. Easily accessible via multiple subway lines and bus routes.
Financial District
Enjoy the important monuments in Financial District. Brooklyn Bridge is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Wall St. Station (William St.) or Broad St. Station to see more of New York.
Lower East Side
Lower East Side is highly notable for its fantastic nightlife, and you might want to visit top sights like Orchard Street Shopping District and Lower East Side Tenement Museum. See more of New York by jumping on the metro at Essex St. Station or Delancey St. Station.
West Village
Consider a visit to Bleecker Street and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in West Village. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Christopher St. - Sheridan Sq. Station or 14 St. Station (7th Ave.).
East Village
Visitors often come to East Village for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Tompkins Square Park and St. Marks Place. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at 1 Av. Station.
Tribeca
Consider a visit to Hudson River Park and take some time to enjoy the lively bars during your time in Tribeca. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Chambers St. Station (Hudson St.) or Chambers St. Station (Church St.).
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
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PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
Reviewed on 2025/9/21
Now Now NoHo
Reviewed on 2025/9/21
Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy One Platt Apartments Financial District
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East Village Hotel
Reviewed on 2025/9/17
Placemakr Wall Street
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Popular places to visit
One World Trade Center
Enjoy breathtaking views of the city from the observation platform of the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, near to where the Twin Towers once stood.
New York University
Enjoy the collegiate vibe with a visit to New York University, a well-known college in New York. Experience the acclaimed art scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Battery Park
This stylish park at the southernmost tip of Manhattan is a destination for one of the best sunsets in the city.
National September 11 Memorial & Museum
Paying tribute to the thousands who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, this is a poignant and somber landmark for locals and tourists alike.
Washington Square Park
In a city with many pretty parks, this is one of the most beautiful. You may recognize its iconic arch and fountain from a movie or postcard.
- New York University
- Brooklyn Bridge
- Wall Street
- Battery Park
- National September 11 Memorial & Museum
- Washington Square Park
- Whitney Museum of American Art
- New York Stock Exchange
- Manhattan Bridge
- Hudson River Park
- Pace University
- Lower East Side Tenement Museum
- Brookfield Place
- Federal Reserve Bank of New York
- Mulberry Street
- Bowery Ballroom
- Bleecker Street
- Blue Note Jazz Club
- Friends Apartment Building
- Orchard Street Shopping District
- Webster Hall
- Williamsburg Bridge
