Midtown East, NY

New York

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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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Midtown East Hotel Deals

Hyatt Grand Central New York

Hyatt Grand Central New York

4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street New York NY
$209 nightly
The price is $244 total per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
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"Very nice property and convenient location."

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Pod 51

Pod 51

3 out of 5
230 E 51st St New York NY
$122 nightly
The price is $140 total per night from Jul 12 to Jul 13
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"I've stayed at Pod 51 several times and appreciate the fact that it provides exactly what I need—an affordable clean room and a comfortable bed to lay down on the few hours that I am in the room. I am usually in NYC for work, and am spending long hours at the office or catching up with colleagues ..."

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Pod 51
The Westin New York Grand Central

The Westin New York Grand Central

4.5 out of 5
212 East 42nd Street New York NY
$254 nightly
The price is $297 total per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
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Hotel Park Ave NYC

Hotel Park Ave NYC

4.5 out of 5
444 Park Ave S New York NY
$218 nightly
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"Location was perfect staff friendly and attentive restaurant in lobby was fantastic wait staff and host were great as well as the bartenders"

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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
$195 nightly
The price is $228 total per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
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"Room is great, location is great, service could be better"

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Hotel 32 32

Hotel 32 32

4 out of 5
32 E 32nd Street New York NY
$139 nightly
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Where to stay in Midtown East

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Brooklyn

Known for its cozy cafes and live music, there's plenty to explore in Brooklyn. Top attractions like Barclays Center Brooklyn and Brooklyn Bridge are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Kingston - Throop Avs. Station or Nostrand Av. Station (Fulton St.) to see more of the city.

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Midtown

Times Square and Rockefeller Center 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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Williamsburg

Noted for its cafes and live music, there's plenty to explore in Williamsburg. Top attractions like McCarren Park Pool and The Living Room are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Metropolitan Av. Station or Lorimer St. Station (Metropolitan St.) to see more of the city.

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Bronx

Consider a visit to Yankee Stadium and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Bronx. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Bronx Park East Station or E 180 St. Station.

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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 Times Square and Rockefeller Center, and jump on the metro at 49th St. Station or 50 St. Station (Broadway) to see more of the city.

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