Popular places to visit
Yale University
Walk around the campus of Yale University, a top university 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.
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.
Mechanic Street Dog Park
After visiting Mechanic Street Dog Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New Haven. Amble around the area's forests or visit its monuments.
Yale-New Haven Hospital
If Yale-New Haven Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of New Haven.
Southern Connecticut State University
Explore the campus of Southern Connecticut State University during your trip to West New Haven. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Top hotels in East Rock
New Haven Hotel
I was a gurs
Reviewed on 12 Jan, 2026
Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area
Everything was good.
Reviewed on 12 Jan, 2026
Hampton Inn by Hilton Shelton
Yes
Reviewed on 11 Jan, 2026
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
Clean and good size room with comfortable king bed.
Reviewed on 11 Jan, 2026
Red Roof Inn Meriden
Y
Reviewed on 7 Jan, 2026
Motel 6 Milford, CT
The elevator i still not working
Reviewed on 31 Dec, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around East Rock
Upper State Street Historic District
While Upper State Street Historic District isn't home to many top sights, Peabody Museum of Natural History and Wooster Square are some notable places to visit nearby.
Prospect Hill
Travellers like the parks in Prospect Hill, and Peabody Museum of Natural History is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Fair Haven
Though Fair Haven may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions 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
While there might not be top attractions in Wooster Square, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Wooster Square and New Haven City Hall.
Downtown New Haven
If you're spending some time in Downtown New Haven, Woolsey Hall and Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University are top sights worth seeing.
