Chinatown Travel Guide

Attractions and Neighbourhoods near Chinatown

Bowery Ballroom

Some of the world’s most exciting bands perform at this trendy but intimate venue that has great acoustics and frequently hosts big-name artists.

Little Italy

Fans of Italian cuisine and coffee will be in heaven in this small migrant district in Lower Manhattan.

Lower East Side Tenement Museum

Learn the real stories of American immigrants from the 1860s and onward as you tour recreated apartments in a historic Manhattan tenement building.

Manhattan Bridge

Recognizable from numerous movies, and an essential piece of the New York skyline, this bridge is much more than a mere point of crossing.

New Museum

Make sure you don’t miss this highlight of the Lower East Side’s thriving contemporary art scene, which has an interior as remarkable as its iconic exterior.

Sperone Westwater

Delve into the rich cultural offerings of the Lower East Side by spending some time at this renowned contemporary art gallery, housed in an award-winning building.

SoHo

The gritty artists’ lofts and studios of the 1970s and 80s have morphed into a trendy district full of flash boutique shops, hotels, restaurants and bars.

City Hall Park

Discover this lovely little park as you take a walking tour of lower Manhattan. Stop at its visitor center to pick up information for the rest of your trip.

Where to stay in Chinatown

Sheraton Tribeca New York Hotel

370 Canal Street

Rated 4.1 / 5 by Guests

Located in Manhattan, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of City Winery and New York University. Washington Square Park and 5th Avenue are also within 1 mi (2 km). Canal St. Station (W. Broadway) is only a 2-minute walk and Canal St. Station (Varick St.) is 4 minutes.

DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown

8 Stone St

Rated 4.0 / 5 by Guests

Located in Stone Street Historic District, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Battery Park and Wall Street. South Street Seaport and National September 11 Memorial are also within 15 minutes. Whitehall St. Station and Bowling Green Station are within a 2-minute walk.

Radisson Hotel New York Wall Street

52 William St

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

Located in Manhattan, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of New York Stock Exchange, Trinity Church, and National September 11 Memorial. Staten Island Ferry Whitehall Terminal and One World Trade Center are also within 15 minutes. Wall St. Station is only a 2-minute walk and Broad St. Station is 3 minutes.

The Marcel at Gramercy

201 E 24th St

Rated 4.0 / 5 by Guests

Located in Midtown, this boutique hotel is within a 10-minute walk of 5th Avenue and Flatiron Building. Empire State Building and Grand Central Terminal are also within 1 mi (2 km). 23 St. Station (Park Av.) is 5 minutes by foot and 28 St. Station (Park Av. S) is 8 minutes.

Hilton Garden Inn Tribeca

39 Avenue of the Americas

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Located in Manhattan, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of City Winery, New York University, and Washington Square Park. 5th Avenue and One World Trade Center are also within 1 mi (2 km). Canal St. Station (W. Broadway) is only a 2-minute walk and Canal St. Station (Varick St.) is 3 minutes.

New World Hotel

101 Bowery

Rated 1.8 / 5 by Guests

Located in Chinatown, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of New York University, 5th Avenue, and Wall Street. Washington Square Park and Brooklyn Bridge are also within 1 mi (2 km). Grand St. Station (Chrystie St.) and Bowery St. Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Conrad New York Downtown

102 North End Avenue

Rated 4.7 / 5 by Guests

Located in Battery Park City, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of One World Trade Center, Hudson River Park, and The Oculus. National September 11 Memorial and Brooklyn Bridge are also within 2 mi (3 km). World Trade Center Station is 8 minutes by foot and Park Pl. Station (Church St.) is 9 minutes.

Sheraton Brooklyn New York Hotel

228 Duffield Street

Rated 4.1 / 5 by Guests

Located in Downtown Brooklyn, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Barclays Center Brooklyn, Brooklyn Bridge, and Prospect Park. Brooklyn Heights Promenade and Brooklyn Bridge Park are also within 1 mi (2 km). Jay St. - Tech Station and Hoyt St. Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Dream Downtown

355 W 16th St

Rated 4.0 / 5 by Guests

Located in Midtown, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Chelsea Market and The High Line Park. Union Square Park and Times Square are also within 2 mi (3 km). 14 St. Station (8th Av.) and 8 Av. Station (W 14th St.) are within a 5-minute walk.

Hotel 17

225 E 17th St

Rated 3.9 / 5 by Guests

Located in Midtown, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Irving Plaza, 5th Avenue, and Gramercy Park. New York University and Union Square Park are also within 15 minutes. 3 Av.Station is only a 4-minute walk and 1 Av. Station is 7 minutes.

Trump Soho New York

246 Spring Street

Rated 4.7 / 5 by Guests

Located in Manhattan, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of New York University, Washington Square Park, and 5th Avenue. One World Trade Center and Chelsea Market are also within 1 mi (2 km). Spring St. Station (Vandam St.) and Canal St. Station (Varick St.) are within a 5-minute walk.

Millennium Hilton New York Downtown

55 Church Street

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Located in Manhattan, this hotel is steps from The Oculus and National September 11 Memorial. Wall Street and One World Trade Center are also within 10 minutes. Cortlandt St. Station and Fulton St. Station (Broadway) are within a 2-minute walk.

Wyndham Garden Chinatown

93 Bowery

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Located in Chinatown, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Museum of Chinese in Americas, Bowery Ballroom, and Lower East Side Tenement Museum. New Museum and Manhattan Bridge are also within 15 minutes. Grand St. Station (Chrystie St.) is only a 4-minute walk and Bowery St. Station is 5 minutes.

NoMo SoHo

9 Crosby Street

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Located in Manhattan, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of New York University and City Winery. 5th Avenue and Washington Square Park are also within 1 mi (2 km). Canal St. Station (Lafayette St.) and Canal St. Station (Broadway) are within a 5-minute walk.

Club Quarters Hotel, World Trade Center

140 Washington St

Rated 4.4 / 5 by Guests

Located in Manhattan, this hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from One World Trade Center and within 6 mi (10 km) of Madison Square Garden and Empire State Building. Times Square and Broadway are also within 6 mi (10 km). Rector St. Station (Greenwich St.) and Rector St. Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Things to do in Chinatown

Brooklyn Bridge Guided Tour & All-Day Bike Rental

By Blazing Saddles

Recommended 20% by Travellers

See the famous bridges and neighborhoods at the heart of New York on this fun and informative tour. Cross the East River on the Brooklyn and Manhattan

Duration: 3h

Brewber Beer Tours

By Brewber Beer Tours

Get on board our comfortable shuttle van and get ready to sample the many beers from New York City's Breweries. Take in the thrilling sites and sounds of New

Duration: 6h 15m

Chinatown Food Tour + Historic Downtown

By Manhattan Walking Tour

SEMI-PRIVATE: Max 8 people per tour. With such a small group, your guide is always right next to you so you can hear, interact, and ask questions. It’s okay

Duration: 4h

SoHo, Little Italy & Chinatown Foods & Sights Walking Tour

By Walking Tours Manhattan

Recommended 78% by Travellers

Take a bite out of the Big Apple, enjoying hearty tastings from 4 New York City locations. Stroll through some of the city's most treasured neighborhoods,

Duration: 2h+

Chinatown

In just a few steps you are transported from busy downtown New York to the heart of China.

Attractions and Neighbourhoods near Chinatown

Little Italy

SoHo

Where to stay in Chinatown

Sheraton Tribeca New York Hotel

DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown

Radisson Hotel New York Wall Street

The Marcel at Gramercy

Hilton Garden Inn Tribeca

New World Hotel

Conrad New York Downtown

Sheraton Brooklyn New York Hotel

Dream Downtown

Hotel 17

Trump Soho New York

Millennium Hilton New York Downtown

Wyndham Garden Chinatown

NoMo SoHo

Club Quarters Hotel, World Trade Center

Things to do in Chinatown