One World Trade Center

Enjoy breathtaking views of the city from the observation platform of the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, near to where the Twin Towers once stood.

Standing well above its skyscraping neighbors, One World Trade Center is a building that is easily identifiable from New Jersey and from most parts of the boroughs surrounding Manhattan. The reflective sheen of the structure’s glass is easy to mistake for metal, and its isosceles triangular façades give it the appearance of having a twisting motion toward the sky.

Few symbols of perseverance in New York City are more potent than this one. Near the skyscraper is also the site of the original World Trade Center Twin Towers, which were destroyed in a terrorist attack in 2001. The national tragedy led to the design of a new and even more impressive structure. The building opened in November 2014 and stands as a moving tribute to its predecessor as well as a marvel of its own.

Today many Americans are proud to say that One World Trade Center is one of the tallest buildings in the world. Take an elevator ride up to the main observation platform on the 100th floor. Enjoy 360-degree views of the city and beyond from 1,250 feet (381 meters) above street level. Then go down one floor to dine in the restaurant or café. Visit the building’s website for the platform’s opening hours and ticket prices.

Immediately next to One World Trade Center is the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, located on the site of the former Twin Towers. Spend time perusing the poignant exhibitions that line the museum’s walls. To ensure you get to see it at your preferred time, reserve tickets a few weeks in advance.

Near One World Trade Center are a number of restaurants and other sites. In the Financial District, get a picture with the famous Charging Bull statue. Take a walk in the Hudson River Park and see one of the most beautiful ground-level views in the city. Buy a gourmet coffee in TriBeCa, the neighborhood just north of One World Trade Center. There are several trains nearby, so you can continue on to anywhere in the city you please.

Things to do near One World Trade Center

One World Observatory Tickets & Hop-On Hop-Off Water Taxi

By New York Water Taxi

Recommended 100% by Travellers

Cruise around New York’s waterfront landmarks via water taxi, hopping on and off to explore the city on foot. For an even more spectacular vantage point,

Duration: 8h

Discover NY: Fully-Guided NYC Bus Tour

By USA Guided Tours

Recommended 94% by Travellers

This award-winning NYC day bus tour includes stops at Central Park, Rockefeller Center, the 9/11 Memorial, as well as a harbor cruise with views of the Statue

Duration: 6h

Statue of Liberty, 9/11 Memorial & One World Observatory

By Walks of New York

Recommended 92% by Travellers

See all the most iconic sites of Lower Manhattan without the endless waiting and fewer crowds during this comprehensive guided tour. This immersive experience

Duration: 9h

One World Observatory Ticket: Skip the Ticket Line

By One World Observatory

Recommended 90% by Travellers

Located on the World Trade Center Campus, skip the long ticket line to enjoy the observatory of this shimmering skyscraper – the tallest in the Western

Duration: 2h

Ground Zero, One World Observatory & Optional 9/11 Museum

By The Wall Street Experience

Recommended 86% by Travellers

In remembrance of 9/11, this guided walking tour leads you through Ground Zero and the surrounding area. Hear moving stories about the victims and those who

Duration: 2h 30m+

One World Observatory Admission & World Trade Center Walking Tour

By Walks of New York

Recommended 88% by Travellers

Visit key sites around the World Trade Center with a local guide, learning about the tragedy of 9/11 and the heroics of local firefighters. Visit St. Paul's

Duration: 2h

Statue of Liberty Tour & One World Observatory Tickets

By City Tales Sightseeing & Private Tours

Recommended 86% by Travellers

Save time with a pre-reserved ferry ticket and priority boarding through the reserved ticket holders line. Get guaranteed pedestal access (limited daily

Duration: 7h 30m

Lower Manhattan with optional 9/11 Memorial & One World Observatory

By Amigo Tours

Recommended 80% by Travellers

Enjoy Lower Manhattan with a tour around the winding streets and buildings of Downtown, the most historical area of the city. This tour has been designed for

Duration: 3h+

Hop-on Hop-off Tour with One World Observatory Ticket Option

By City Sightseeing New York

Recommended 70% by Travellers

Climb onto a double-decker hop-on hop-off bus and cruise around downtown New York City, taking advantage of 21 convenient stops for uncompromised city

Duration: 1d

Hop-On Hop-Off Tour, One World Observatory & 9/11 Memorial

By Gray Line City Sightseeing New York

See the Big Apple by bus, by ferry, and from America's tallest skyscraper with this combination of spectacular sightseeing. With 2 hop-on hop-off tours that

Duration: 1d

Lower Manhattan + Midtown Manhattan PRIVATE Guided Tour

By Babylon Tours

Watch New York grow up before your eyes on this 5 hour Private Tour of Lower Manhattan and Midtown, combining two of the city’s most vibrant districts in

Duration: 5h

Attractions and Neighbourhoods near One World Trade Center

World Financial Center

Go on a luxury shopping trip and enjoy gourmet dining in a beautiful mall that has stunning views of Jersey City over the Hudson River.

National September 11 Memorial

Paying tribute to the thousands who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, this is a poignant and somber landmark for locals and tourists alike.

The Oculus

Pose for an iconic New York photo at one of the city’s most talked-about landmarks, a striking retail space and work of art that was 12 years in the making.

FDNY Memorial

At this somber memorial, pay a personal tribute to the firefighters who perished saving others during 9/11 and other disasters.

St. Paul's Chapel

Explore the fascinating relics and works of art in “the little chapel that stood,” the oldest surviving church building in Manhattan.

Hotels near One World Trade Center

Roosevelt Hotel

45 E 45Th St

Rated 3.7 / 5 by Guests

Located in Midtown, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of 5th Avenue and Grand Central Terminal. Chrysler Building and St. Patrick's Cathedral are also within 10 minutes. 5 Av Station (W. 42nd St.) is 5 minutes by foot and 47 - 50 Sts - Rockefeller Center Station is 8 minutes.

Hotel Edison Times Square

228 W 47th St

Rated 3.7 / 5 by Guests

Located in Midtown, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Times Square and Broadway. 5th Avenue and Rockefeller Center are also within 15 minutes. 49th St. Station is only a 2-minute walk and 47 - 50 Sts - Rockefeller Center Station is 6 minutes.

Hotel Pennsylvania

401 7th Ave

Rated 2.7 / 5 by Guests

Located in Midtown, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Madison Square Garden, Macy's, and Empire State Building. Times Square and Broadway are also within 15 minutes. 34 St. - Penn Station (Fashion Av.) is only a 2-minute walk and 28 St. Station (7th Av.) is 4 minutes.

Row NYC

700 8th Avenue

Rated 3.6 / 5 by Guests

Located in Midtown, this hotel is steps from St. James Theatre, Shubert Theatre, and Richard Rodgers Theatre. Times Square and Broadway are also within 5 minutes. 49th St. Station is 6 minutes by foot and Times Sq. - 42 St. Station is 7 minutes.

New York Hilton Midtown

1335 Avenue Of The Americas

Rated 4.1 / 5 by Guests

Located in Midtown, this eco-friendly hotel is within a 10-minute walk of 5th Avenue, Rockefeller Center, and Central Park. St. Patrick's Cathedral and Times Square are also within 10 minutes. 5 Av.-53 St. Station and 7 Av. Station (E 53rd St.) are within a 5-minute walk.

The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel

481 Eighth Ave.

Rated 3.9 / 5 by Guests

Located in Midtown, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Times Square and Empire State Building. Broadway and Grand Central Terminal are also within 1 mi (2 km). 34 St. - Penn Station is only a 2-minute walk and 34 St. - Penn Station (Fashion Av.) is 3 minutes.

Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square

145 W 44th St

Rated 4.0 / 5 by Guests

Located in Midtown, this hotel is steps from Times Square, Broadway, and Town Hall. Minskoff Theater and Shubert Theatre are also within 5 minutes. 5 Av Station (W. 42nd St.) and 49th St. Station are within a 5-minute walk.

The Belvedere Hotel

319 W 48th St

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

Located in Midtown, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Times Square, Gershwin Theater, and Richard Rodgers Theatre. Broadway and Lunt-Fontanne Theatre are also within 10 minutes. 49th St. Station is 6 minutes by foot and 50 St. Station (Broadway) is 7 minutes.

Paramount Times Square

235 West 46th Street

Rated 3.5 / 5 by Guests

Located in Midtown, this romantic hotel is steps from Richard Rodgers Theatre, Times Square, and Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. Broadway and Minskoff Theater are also within 5 minutes. 49th St. Station is only a 3-minute walk and Times Sq. - 42 St. Station is 8 minutes.

Wellington Hotel

871 Seventh Ave

Rated 3.7 / 5 by Guests

Located in Midtown, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Times Square, Broadway, and Rockefeller Center. Grand Central Terminal and Empire State Building are also within 2 mi (3 km). 7 Av. Station (E 53rd St.) and 50 St. Station (Broadway) are within a 5-minute walk.

Hyatt Grand Central New York

109 East 42nd Streetat Grand Central Terminal, at Grand Central Terminal

Rated 4.1 / 5 by Guests

Located in Midtown, this romantic hotel is steps from Chrysler Building and Grand Central Terminal. 5th Avenue and Bryant Park are also within 10 minutes. 5 Av Station (W. 42nd St.) is 9 minutes by foot and Grand Central - 42 St. Station is 6 minutes.

Pod 51

230 E 51st St

Rated 4.1 / 5 by Guests

Located in Midtown, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of 5th Avenue and St. Patrick's Cathedral. United Nations Headquarters and Rockefeller Center are also within 15 minutes. Lexington Av.-53 St. Station is only a 4-minute walk and 51 St. Station is 8 minutes.

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

811 7th Ave

Rated 4.0 / 5 by Guests

Located in Midtown, this hotel is steps from Broadway Theatre and Winter Garden Theatre. Times Square and Carnegie Hall are also within 5 minutes. 7 Av. Station (E 53rd St.) is only a 2-minute walk and 50 St. Station (Broadway) is 3 minutes.

Hudson New York

358 W 58th St

Rated 3.5 / 5 by Guests

Located in Midtown, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Central Park and Columbus Circle. Lincoln Center and Metropolitan Opera House are also within 10 minutes. 59 St. - Columbus Circle Station is only a 5-minute walk and 57 St. - 7 Av Station is 5 minutes.

Pod 39

145 East 39th Street

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

Located in Midtown, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Chrysler Building and 5th Avenue. Grand Central Terminal and New York Public Library are also within 10 minutes. 33 St. Station (Park Av. S) is 9 minutes by foot and Grand Central - 42 St. Station is 6 minutes.

Park Central Hotel New York

870 7th Ave

Rated 3.9 / 5 by Guests

Located in Midtown, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Carnegie Hall, Central Park, and Broadway Theatre. Columbus Circle and 5th Avenue are also within 10 minutes. 7 Av. Station (E 53rd St.) and 50 St. Station (Broadway) are within a 5-minute walk.

Salisbury Hotel

West 57Th Street, 123

Rated 4.1 / 5 by Guests

Located in Midtown, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Carnegie Hall, Central Park, and 5th Avenue. Museum of Modern Art and Radio City Music Hall are also within 10 minutes. 5 Av.-53 St. Station and 57 St. Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Waldorf Astoria New York

301 Park Avenue

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

Located in Midtown, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of 5th Avenue, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and Rockefeller Center. Grand Central Terminal and Museum of Modern Art are also within 10 minutes. 51 St. Station is 5 minutes by foot and Lexington Av.-53 St. Station is 8 minutes.

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton New York City - Times Square

1568 Broadway47th Street And 7th Avenue, 47th Street And 7th Avenue

Rated 4.4 / 5 by Guests

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Times Square is the only all-suite hotel on Broadway, in the heart of Times Square, steps from Broadway theaters, Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center, Hard Rock Cafe, and much more.

Element New York Times Square West

311 West 39th Street

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Located in Midtown, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Times Square, Madison Square Garden, and American Lyric Theater. St. James Theatre and Shubert Theatre are also within 10 minutes. 34 St. - Penn Station is 6 minutes by foot and Times Sq. - 42 St. Station is 6 minutes.

The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel

790 7th Ave

Rated 3.3 / 5 by Guests

Located in Midtown, this hotel is steps from Winter Garden Theatre and Broadway Theatre. Gershwin Theater and Times Square are also within 5 minutes. 7 Av. Station (E 53rd St.) is only a 2-minute walk and 50 St. Station (Broadway) is 3 minutes.

LaGuardia Plaza Hotel

104-04 Ditmars Blvd

Rated 4.1 / 5 by Guests

Located in Queens, this hotel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Flushing Meadows-Corona Park and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Citi Field. Roosevelt Island and Central Park are also within 9 mi (15 km). 103 St - Corona Plaza Station is 28 minutes by foot and 111 St. Station (Roosevelt St.) is 30 minutes.

DoubleTree by Hilton Metropolitan - New York City

569 Lexington Ave

Rated 4.0 / 5 by Guests

Located in Midtown, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of 5th Avenue, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and Rockefeller Center. Museum of Modern Art and Madison Avenue are also within 10 minutes. Lexington Av.-53 St. Station and 51 St. Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Stewart Hotel

371 7th Ave

Rated 3.9 / 5 by Guests

Located in Midtown, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Macy's, Herald Square, and Empire State Building. Times Square and Broadway are also within 15 minutes. 28 St. Station (7th Av.) and 34 St. - Penn Station (Fashion Av.) are within a 5-minute walk.