Greenwich Village

New York

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Greenwich Village showing a fountain, a monument and a city
Greenwich Village showing signage, café lifestyle and a city
Greenwich Village which includes a city, a monument and street scenes
Greenwich Village showing a skyscraper and a city

Once the centre 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.


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Top hotels in Greenwich Village

The Jane Hotel
The Jane Hotel
2 out of 5
113 Jane St, New York, NY
The price is S$216 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
S$216
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
No Frills for the Win!
"You can think of this as a no-frills experience. It provides a good (but very small) bed, a robe and towels/wash cloths. Once you figure out how it works- a mini adventure- there are a fan and air conditioner as well. At the time I stayed there, they were renovating so night time was no problem, ..."

Reviewed on 2 Jul, 2025

The Jane Hotel
The Manhattan at Times Square
The Manhattan at Times Square
4 out of 5
790 7th Ave, New York, NY
The price is S$218 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
S$218
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
5.6/10 (4,378 reviews)
"The location and staff are incredible!"

Reviewed on 3 Jul, 2025

The Manhattan at Times Square
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$354 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
S$354
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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! (5,499 reviews)
"Prime location"

Reviewed on 4 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$706 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
S$706
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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! (1,517 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
Hotel St. James
Hotel St. James
2.5 out of 5
109 W. 45TH ST., New York, NY
The price is S$192 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
S$192
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (6,075 reviews)
"Great service!"

Reviewed on 4 Jul, 2025

Hotel St. James
Hotel Edison Times Square
Hotel Edison Times Square
4 out of 5
228 W 47th St, New York, NY
The price is S$252 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
S$252
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 2 restaurants, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (4,592 reviews)
"Great location! Close to Times Square and Broadway, with great dining options right there in the Hotel and surrounding area."

Reviewed on 3 Jul, 2025

Hotel Edison Times Square
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Other neighbourhoods around Greenwich Village

West Village featuring signage, city views and café lifestyle

West Village

Consider a visit to Bleecker Street and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in West Village. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Christopher St. - Sheridan Sq. Station or 14 St. Station (7th Ave.).

West Village
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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 Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art, 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.

Garment District
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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.

Midtown


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