East Village, NY

New York
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East Village which includes street scenes, a sunset and a city
Arts venues, parks, theaters and community centers anchor this Lower Manhattan neighborhood, an iconic backdrop to tales of New York City’s history.

Experience the creativity, diversity and history of New York City concentrated in the East Village, where avant-garde artists, eager students and lively immigrant communities have long made their homes. Performance and exhibition venues are points of pilgrimage for aspiring creatives, while intimate museums, markets and restaurants testify to the neighborhood’s deep and diverse roots.

Spot elegant townhouses and manors among the tenement buildings lining the neighborhood’s side streets, reflecting the origins of the East Village as an upscale neighborhood for well-to-do merchants. Since the industrial revolution, the neighborhood has been settled mainly by working-class immigrants and artists, who are responsible for its diverse and eclectic character.

Mingle with locals in Tompkins Square Park and wander down St. Marks Place to find a huge variety of shops and affordable restaurants brimming with students.

Learn about the communities who built the neighborhood at small museums including the Museum of Chinese in America, the Italian American Museum and the Museum at Eldridge Street in a historic synagogue. The Tenement Museum surveys the history of immigration to the Lower East Side. In particular, Ukrainians and German Jews established communities in the area east of the Bowery. Try the Russian and Turkish Baths or head to Katz’s Delicatessen, Russ and Daughters or Essex Street for bagels, bialys and knish.

The East Village is famous for its arts and music scene, so attend a show at one of its many performance and exhibition venues. Explore the world of cutting-edge fine art at the New Museum or watch big-name musical acts at Webster Hall and Bowery Ballroom. The New York Theatre Workshop pushes the envelope with new theater, while the Public Theater mounts larger productions.

Subway service in the heart of the East Village is limited, so walk east toward the river from the Bowery to explore the more residential areas. Restaurants and shops are concentrated between Tompkins Square Park and Astor Place.


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East Village Hotel Deals

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 ¥24,724 per night from Nov 24 to Nov 25
¥24,724
¥36,042 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (4,521 reviews)
"Excellent stay, you have access to all subway and train stations at Grand Central station just a few meters"

Reviewed on Nov 19, 2024

Hyatt Grand Central New York
The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel
The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel
4 out of 5
481 Eighth Ave., New York, NY
The price is ¥15,724 per night from Nov 25 to Nov 26
¥15,724
¥24,825 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8/10 Very Good! (4,826 reviews)
Period Charm and perfect location
"There are parts of the hotel that are a little tired and in need of renovation. My room had a faucet that fell off - many paint dings and old materials..... BUT it was spotlessly clean - the staff were wonderful, the place has tons of old school charm (a renovation would need to keep the period character) ..."

Reviewed on Nov 20, 2024

The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel
Empire Hotel
Empire Hotel
4 out of 5
44 W 63rd St, New York, NY
The price is ¥22,519 per night from Nov 25 to Nov 26
¥22,519
¥29,941 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (4,636 reviews)
"I’ve stayed here before and my previous room couldn’t have been more different than the one from yesterday’s reservation. The room on the second floor looked beat up (for lack of better words). There were holes in a number of the furnishings and the bathroom door was peeling. The room just looked ..."

Reviewed on Nov 21, 2024

Empire Hotel
Lotte New York Palace
Lotte New York Palace
4.5 out of 5
455 Madison Ave, New York, NY
The price is ¥93,180 per night from Nov 25 to Nov 26
¥93,180
¥111,041 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Book a stay at this spa hotel in New York. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,182 reviews)
"Service was amazing and very kind. Hotel was absolutely amazing!"

Reviewed on Nov 19, 2024

Lotte New York Palace
Paramount Times Square
Paramount Times Square
4 out of 5
235 West 46th Street, New York, NY
The price is ¥16,617 per night from Nov 24 to Nov 25
¥16,617
¥26,741 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7/10 Good! (3,336 reviews)
"Great unique place to stay right in the theatre district. Tiny rooms but exactly what you’d expect in nyc. Very friendly staff!!! They were the best."

Reviewed on Nov 21, 2024

Paramount Times Square
Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, an IHG Hotel
Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, an IHG Hotel
3.5 out of 5
1605 Broadway, New York, NY
The price is ¥21,268 per night from Nov 24 to Nov 25
¥21,268
¥31,498 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,811 reviews)
"Every thing was great!"

Reviewed on Nov 21, 2024

Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, an IHG Hotel
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4.5/5(234 area reviews)

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