Midtown East

New York

Chrysler Building which includes landscape views, a skyscraper and a city
Grand Central Terminal
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 favourite 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 colourful flags of member nations.

Arrive in Midtown East via train at the massive Grand Central Terminal. Find lots of opportunities for eating throughout the neighbourhood, 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 S$369 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
S$369
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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! (5,538 reviews)
"Very nice hotel and great location. Staff was professional but not Friendly."

Reviewed on 7 Jul, 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 S$781 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
S$781
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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 2 Jul, 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 S$351 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
S$351
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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! (3,283 reviews)
"Really clean hotel and extremely polite staff, especially the cleaning crew!"

Reviewed on 5 Jul, 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$304 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
S$304
13 Jul - 14 Jul
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! (1,639 reviews)
"Overall a very good hotel. Only four stars as the AC never cooled it off."

Reviewed on 5 Jul, 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 S$297 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
S$297
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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! (1,293 reviews)
"Excellent customer service. Rosa at the front desk was a stand out employee who helped me immensely when I encountered an issue."

Reviewed on 5 Jul, 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 S$302 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
S$302
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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! (1,864 reviews)
"Excellent service"

Reviewed on 6 Jul, 2025

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

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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
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Theater District

Gourmet restaurants acclaimed theatres and top sights from Times Square to Broadway – discover Theater District, a destination also famous for its shopping.

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Midtown

4.5/5(437 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.

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Garment District

4.5/5(10 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Macy's to Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre – discover Garment District, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Garment District
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Hell's Kitchen

Known for its soaring skyscrapers, popular shops and eye-catching views, there's plenty to explore in Hell's Kitchen. Top attractions like Manhattan Cruise Terminal and Restaurant Row are major draws. Catch the metro at 50 St. Station (8th Av.) or 42 St. - Port Authority Bus Terminal Station to see more of the city.

Hell's Kitchen
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Central Park South

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Central Park South, check out sights like Rockefeller Center or Broadway and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 57 St. - 7 Av Station or 57 St. Station.

Central Park South

Midtown East