What's Midtown East Like?

There's a lot visitors like about Midtown East, especially its shops and architecture. Enjoy this scenic neighborhood's entertainment choices and selection of restaurants. Learn about local heritage at top landmarks like Chrysler Building and Grand Central Terminal. St. Patrick's Cathedral and 5th Avenue are a couple of popular sights sure to leave an impression.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Midtown East?

We have 318 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are some of our travelers' top lodging choices in Midtown East:

The Kimberly Hotel

4-star hotel with 3 restaurants, 2 bars

• • Free breakfast • Fitness center • Terrace • 24-hour front desk • Close to shopping

Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection

4-star hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • Rooftop terrace • Garden • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Hotel Elysee by Library Hotel Collection

4-star hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location

The Langham, New York, Fifth Avenue

Luxury hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Park South Hotel

4-star hotel with 2 restaurants, 2 bars

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness center • Café • 24-hour front desk • Central location

How to Get to Midtown East

Midtown East is located 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from the heart of New York.

Flying to:

• • John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK), 12.4 mi (20 km) from Midtown East
• • Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR), 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Midtown East
• • LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Midtown East

Getting to Midtown East on Metro

Stations in the neighborhood include:

• • Lexington Av.-53 St. Station
• • 51 St. Station
• • 33 St. Station (Park Av. S)

Things to See and Do in and around Midtown East

What to See in Midtown East

• • Chrysler Building
• • United Nations Headquarters
• • Grand Central Terminal
• • St. Patrick's Cathedral
• • Beekman Tower

Things to Do in Midtown East

• • 5th Avenue
• • Tiffany & Co.
• • Madison Avenue
• • Grand Central Market
• • Japan Society

Other Popular Midtown East Attractions

• • MetLife Building
• • The Morgan Library and Museum
• • Central Synagogue
• • Upper Fifth Avenue
• • Museum of Tolerance

When Is the Best Time to Visit New York?

• • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 73°F)
• • Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 37°F)
• • Rainiest months: July, April, August, June (average 4 inches of rainfall)