Greenwich Village Travel Guide

New York

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Once the center of New York’s bohemian art scene, this area remains one of the city’s best hangouts and a great spot to sip an espresso or catch an independent film.

During the 20th century, New York’s Greenwich Village was home to the city’s coolest residents. Small printing presses, experimental theatre, and gay bars and lesbian bars thrived here along with a strong alternative culture. After World War II, leaders of The Beat Generation wrote poems and stories in Village coffee houses. Though many of the artists have been pushed out by high rents in today’s New York, Greenwich Village still offers high culture, cheap food and small-town coziness.

Start out in Washington Square Park. Here, alongside dog parks and food carts, you’ll find the Washington Square Arch. Built in 1892, this marble arch was based on Paris’s Arc de Triomphe. Head to the southeast corner of the park to challenge someone to an outdoor game of chess.

Grab a bite to eat on MacDougal Street, just to the south of Washington Square Park. Once lined with bohemian coffee houses, this street now hosts cheap ethnic food. Enjoy a falafel, an Indian wrap or a slice of pizza.

Greenwich Village has a long tradition of experimental live theatre but these days, it is a centre for New York’s film community. Catch a limited-release film at the IFC Centre. This art-house theatre replaced the Village’s beloved Waverly Theatre on Sixth Avenue. If you prefer, catch a film classic at Film Forum in the southwest part of the village.

Take a stroll along the the narrow streets of the West Village for a glimpse of the neighbourhood as it once was. Here, the winding, diagonal streets rebel against the grid of the rest of the city, making an excellent place to wander.

Turn down Christopher Street to see one of the most important locations for the American gay rights movement. The Stonewall Inn was the site of the historic Stonewall riots of the 1960s, in which gay activists fought against police for three days. Today, Christopher Street offers bars and  shops popular with the LGBT community.

Greenwich Village is served by numerous metro and bus stops. Arrive at the West 4th Street metro stop for the most central location.


Popular places to visit


Top hotels in Greenwich Village

The Jane Hotel
The Jane Hotel
2 out of 5
113 Jane St, New York, NY
The price is ₹15,998 per night from 17 May to 18 May
₹15,998
₹18,658 total
17 May - 18 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Located right between the West Village and Chelsea, it is an amazing area to call home. The staff at The Jane Hotel were all very friendly and helpful. We were able to keep our luggage at the front desk after check out, to allow us an easier last day in the city. The room, while very small, was pleasant ..."

Reviewed on 5 Apr 2025

The Jane Hotel
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 ₹17,880 per night from 26 May to 27 May
₹17,880
₹24,743 total
26 May - 27 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (5,062 reviews)
"The rooms need to b upgraded, specially the bathrooms!!"

Reviewed on 14 May 2025

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Paramount Times Square
Paramount Times Square
4 out of 5
235 West 46th Street, New York, NY
The price is ₹10,437 per night from 1 Jun to 2 Jun
₹10,437
₹16,203 total
1 Jun - 2 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (373 reviews)
"Its nice for a quick stay and easy access to everything Timesquare"

Reviewed on 15 May 2025

Paramount Times Square
Hotel Edison Times Square
Hotel Edison Times Square
4 out of 5
228 W 47th St, New York, NY
The price is ₹11,891 per night from 26 May to 27 May
₹11,891
₹17,872 total
26 May - 27 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 2 restaurants, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8/10 Very Good! (4,558 reviews)
Very helpful
"The hotel staff was friendly and accommodating. They were very helpful with unexpected travel circumstances"

Reviewed on 14 May 2025

Hotel Edison Times Square
Arlo Midtown
Arlo Midtown
4 out of 5
351 West 38th Street, New York, NY
The price is ₹13,782 per night from 26 May to 27 May
₹13,782
₹19,059 total
26 May - 27 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,627 reviews)
Great overall but prioritise paying guests
"We had an amazing 5 days in New York and the hotel reallly great in most aspects. Check in and out was quick and easy. We stored out bags on the last day and the hotel arranged a taxi back to JFK. $118 flat rate which was a bit more expensive than the cab that brought us in. All the hotel staff we ..."

Reviewed on 13 May 2025

Arlo Midtown
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 ₹9,932 per night from 26 May to 27 May
₹9,932
₹15,623 total
26 May - 27 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8/10 Very Good! (5,387 reviews)
"Pros: Conveniently located, a lot of dining and shopping options. Hotel staff was very nice and helpful. Cons: rooms are small and outdated. However, my overall rating is 4.6 out of 5."

Reviewed on 15 May 2025

The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Greenwich Village

SoHo - Tribeca showing a city

SoHo

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in SoHo. Spend some time visiting top spots like Drawing Center, and catch the metro at Prince St. Station or Spring St. Station to see more of the area.

SoHo
The High Line Park showing a garden, street scenes and a city

Chelsea

4/5(111 area reviews)

Chelsea is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Madison Square Garden and Chelsea Hotel. See more of New York by jumping on the metro at 23 St. Station (8th Av.) or 23 St. Station (7th Av.).

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Lower East Side

4.5/5(17 area reviews)

Travellers love Lower East Side for its fantastic nightlife, and you can see more of New York by jumping on the metro at Essex St. Station or Delancey St. Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Orchard Street Shopping District and Lower East Side Tenement Museum.

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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.

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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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Financial District

4.5/5(112 area reviews)

Enjoy the important monuments in Financial District. Brooklyn Bridge is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Wall St. Station (William St.) or Broad St. Station to see more of New York.

Financial District


Greenwich Village Travel Guide