St. Patrick's Cathedral

Marvel at the neo-Gothic twin spires of one of the largest Catholic churches in the United States and light a candle beside the acclaimed religious artworks.

St. Patrick’s Cathedral NYC is a spectacular 19th-century church steeped in tradition and known for its impressive works of art and stained-glass windows. The tall neo-Gothic masterpiece overlooking the plaza on Fifth Avenue features an intricate façade and bristly towers. Capture photos of the iconic cathedral and its spacious interior.

Arrive on the steps in front of the portal and gaze up at the stunning twin spires that are 330 feet (100 meters) tall. Admire the intriguing sculptures of significant ecclesiastical figures that adorn the door, which stands beneath a giant rose window.

Enter the church to see its large nave with a Latin cross floor plan that is 330 feet (100 meters) long with a 174-foot (53-meter) transept. The interior has a design typical of English churches, with wonderful stained-glass windows by artists from France and England. See the tomb for the country’s first native-born saint, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, who was born in the late 1700s and founded a Catholic school for girls.

The church’s acclaimed Pietà is three times larger than Michelangelo’s equivalent. See the Stations of the Cross and inspect the bust of Pope John Paul II.

The large interior can accommodate about 3,000 people. The building was completed near the end of the 1800s after decades of construction. At the time, it was among the tallest structures in the area but it is today dwarfed by surrounding skyscrapers.

Browse the intriguing religious items and souvenirs in the cathedral’s gift shop. Enter the church for free and pay a small donation to light a candle for a special prayer. Note that Mass takes place here several times per day during the week. Check the cathedral’s website for more information.

Find St. Patrick’s Cathedral a few blocks south of Central Park in the southern end of Midtown Manhattan. Take the subway to Midtown and walk a few blocks to get to the church. See nearby attractions, such as the Rockefeller Center and the giant bronze Atlas overlooking the ice rink or summer garden in front of the building.

Attractions and Neighbourhoods near St. Patrick's Cathedral

Rockefeller Center

One of Manhattan’s most iconic developments, this hub of business and entertainment was considered a remarkable feat when it was completed in the late 1930s.

NBC Studios

Get a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most famous television studios in New York City, where some of the nation’s best-loved shows are filmed.

Top of the Rock

Enjoy the New York panorama from the site of an iconic photo depicting workers taking a lunch break on a construction beam high in the sky.

Museum of Modern Art

Immerse yourself in the visual delights of modern art, including some of the most famous pieces in the world, at New York City’s beloved museum.

Radio City Music Hall

Join the millions of people who have seen a show at this beautiful and historic venue, which is a marvel of modernist architecture and design.

Hotels near St. Patrick's Cathedral

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Lotte New York Palace

455 Madison Ave

Rated 4.6 / 5 by Guests

This family-friendly New York hotel is located in the entertainment district, within a 10-minute walk of 5th Avenue and Rockefeller Center. Grand Central Terminal and Central Park are also within 15 minutes. 51 St. Station is only a 5-minute walk and Lexington Av.-53 St. Station is 7 minutes.

The Westin New York Grand Central

212 East 42nd Street

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Located in Midtown, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Chrysler Building and Grand Central Terminal. 5th Avenue and United Nations Headquarters are also within 10 minutes. Grand Central - 42 St. Station is 9 minutes by foot and Lexington Av.-53 St. Station is 12 minutes.

The Redbury New York

29 East 29th Street

Rated 4.0 / 5 by Guests

Located in Midtown, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of 5th Avenue, Empire State Building, and Madison Square Park. Madison Square Garden and Grand Central Terminal are also within 15 minutes. 28 St. Station (Park Av. S) and 33 St. Station (Park Av. S) are within a 5-minute walk.

Millennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza

1 United Nations Plaza

Rated 4.0 / 5 by Guests

Located in Midtown, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of United Nations Headquarters and Grand Central Terminal. Bryant Park and Rockefeller Center are also within 1 mi (2 km). Lexington Av.-53 St. Station is 13 minutes by foot and Grand Central - 42 St. Station is 14 minutes.

The Lexington Hotel, Autograph Collection

511 Lexington Ave at 48th St.

Rated 4.1 / 5 by Guests

Located in Midtown, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Grand Central Terminal, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and Rockefeller Center. Museum of Modern Art and Times Square are also within 15 minutes. Lexington Av.-53 St. Station is 7 minutes by foot and 51 St. Station is 7 minutes.

The Maxwell New York City

541 Lexington Ave

Rated 3.9 / 5 by Guests

An urban oasis, this trendsetting East Side W hotel, 1 block from Park Avenue, is within 1 mile of Rockefeller Center, Times Square, and the Broadway Theatre District.

Courtyard New York Manhattan/ Midtown East

866 3rd Avenue

Rated 4.4 / 5 by Guests

Located in Midtown, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of 5th Avenue, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and Madison Avenue. Museum of Modern Art and Rockefeller Center are also within 15 minutes. Lexington Av.-53 St. Station is only a 2-minute walk and 51 St. Station is 4 minutes.

Shelburne Hotel & Suites by Affinia

303 Lexington Avenue

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Located in Midtown, this romantic hotel is within a 5-minute walk of 5th Avenue and Chrysler Building. Grand Central Terminal and Empire State Building are also within 10 minutes. 33 St. Station (Park Av. S) is 7 minutes by foot and Grand Central - 42 St. Station is 7 minutes.

Hotel Chandler

12 E 31st St

Rated 4.5 / 5 by Guests

Housed in a 1905 Beaux Arts building, this boutique hotel is in New York's Murray Hill district. Located between the Empire State Building, Madison Square Park, Penn Station and Times Square, the Chandler Hotel is 3 blocks from Macy's, and one mile from Union Square.

Club Wyndham Midtown 45

205 E 45th St

Rated 3.9 / 5 by Guests

Located in Midtown, this romantic hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Chrysler Building, United Nations Headquarters, and Grand Central Terminal. 5th Avenue and St. Patrick's Cathedral are also within 15 minutes. Lexington Av.-53 St. Station is 8 minutes by foot and Grand Central - 42 St. Station is 9 minutes.

The Court - A St Giles Hotel

130 East 39th Street

Rated 3.9 / 5 by Guests

Located in Midtown, this boutique hotel is within a 5-minute walk of 5th Avenue, Grand Central Terminal, and Chrysler Building. Bryant Park and New York Public Library are also within 10 minutes. Grand Central - 42 St. Station is only a 5-minute walk and 33 St. Station (Park Av. S) is 8 minutes.

Seton Hotel

144 E 40th Street

Rated 4.0 / 5 by Guests

Located in Midtown, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Chrysler Building, 5th Avenue, and Grand Central Terminal. Bryant Park and New York Public Library are also within 10 minutes. Grand Central - 42 St. Station is 5 minutes by foot and 33 St. Station (Park Av. S) is 11 minutes.

Omni Berkshire Place

21 E 52nd Street

Rated 4.5 / 5 by Guests

This family-friendly New York hotel is located in the historical district, within a 5-minute walk of St. Patrick's Cathedral, Museum of Modern Art, and Rockefeller Center. Radio City Music Hall and Broadway Theatre are also within 15 minutes. 51 St. Station is only a 5-minute walk and Lexington Av.-53 St. Station is 7 minutes.

Iberostar 70 Park Avenue

70 Park Ave

Rated 4.1 / 5 by Guests

Located in Midtown, this romantic hotel is within a 5-minute walk of 5th Avenue and Grand Central Terminal. Empire State Building and Chrysler Building are also within 10 minutes. Grand Central - 42 St. Station is only a 4-minute walk and 33 St. Station (Park Av. S) is 6 minutes.

InterContinental New York Barclay, an IHG Hotel

111 East 48th Street

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Located in Midtown, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of 5th Avenue, Grand Central Terminal, and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Rockefeller Center and Chrysler Building are also within 10 minutes. Lexington Av.-53 St. Station is 7 minutes by foot and 51 St. Station is 7 minutes.

Westgate New York Grand Central

304 E 42nd St

Rated 3.7 / 5 by Guests

Located in Midtown, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Grand Central Terminal, Times Square, and Empire State Building. Rockefeller Center and Broadway are also within 1 mi (2 km). Lexington Av.-53 St. Station is 14 minutes by foot and 5 Av Station (W. 42nd St.) is 15 minutes.

Hotel 31

120 E 31st St

Rated 3.9 / 5 by Guests

Located in Midtown, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of 5th Avenue, Empire State Building, and Madison Square Park. Grand Central Terminal and Gramercy Park are also within 15 minutes. 33 St. Station (Park Av. S) and 28 St. Station (Park Av. S) are within a 5-minute walk.

The Benjamin

125 E 50th St

Rated 4.4 / 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 Chrysler Building are also within 10 minutes. Lexington Av.-53 St. Station is only a 5-minute walk and 51 St. Station is 5 minutes.