New hotels in Upper West Side

The Upper West Side runs along Central Park's western edge, roughly from 59th to 110th Street between the park and the Hudson River — a mostly residential, brownstone-and-prewar-apartment neighborhood built around the American Museum of Natural History, Lincoln Center and a quieter pace than Midtown a few blocks south. None of the hotels we currently track has opened here; this guide covers the neighborhood honestly as it stands today and will update as soon as a verified opening lands.

What to do on the Upper West Side

For a weekend

Spend a morning at the American Museum of Natural History, still one of the city's best-value major museums, then walk south along Central Park West past the Dakota building to Lincoln Center for its plaza and fountain even without a ticketed performance. Riverside Park, along the Hudson a few blocks west, is a quieter alternative to Central Park itself for an afternoon walk.

For a longer stay

With more time, push north to the Cathedral of St. John the Divine and Columbia University around 110th–116th Street (bordering Harlem and Morningside Heights), and browse the neighborhood's food markets — Zabar's and Fairway on Broadway are both long-running local institutions worth a stop even for a quick pastry.

Where to stay on the Upper West Side

Central Park West and Lincoln Center (59th–72nd Street)

The neighborhood's most central and expensive stretch, closest to both Central Park entrances and Lincoln Center's opera, ballet and philharmonic halls. No hotel we track has opened in this pocket.

Broadway corridor (72nd–96th Street)

A more residential, everyday stretch with the neighborhood's main shopping and restaurant strip along Broadway and Columbus Avenue. No hotel we track has opened here either.

Morningside Heights and Columbia (96th–116th Street)

The university district around Columbia and Barnard, quieter still and bordering Harlem to the east. No hotel we track has opened in this stretch; see our Harlem guide for the nearest tracked opening.

Which hotel for a trip centered on the Upper West Side

No hotel we track has opened on the Upper West Side as of this writing. The closest tracked openings sit in Midtown Manhattan, a subway ride south, or Harlem to the north — both are reasonable bases if the American Museum of Natural History, Lincoln Center or Columbia is the main draw for your trip.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a new hotel on the Upper West Side?

Not among the hotels we currently track. This page will update as soon as a verified new opening lands in the neighborhood.

What's the closest tracked hotel to the Upper West Side?

The nearest current openings are in Midtown Manhattan, a short subway ride south via the 1, A, B, C or D lines, or in Harlem to the north — see those guides for the full list.

Is the Upper West Side good for families?

Yes — the American Museum of Natural History, the Central Park Zoo's northern entrances and Riverside Park's playgrounds all sit within the neighborhood, and the streets are quieter and more residential than Midtown or Times Square.

How far is the Upper West Side from Times Square?

About a 20-to-25-minute walk, or a 10-minute ride on the 1, 2 or 3 subway from 72nd Street to 42nd Street.

Is the Upper West Side walkable to Central Park?

Yes — the entire neighborhood runs directly along the park's western edge, with entrances every few blocks from 59th to 110th Street.