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Greenwich Village

New York

Tree-lined streets, jazz clubs, comedy cellars and some of the best restaurants in the city. The downtown New York many people fall for.

Best for Nightlife · First visit

Transport
4/5
Sights
3/5
Value
2/5
Quiet
3/5
Food
5/5

Typical mid-range hotel ~$330/night · 15 min to Times Square

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Greenwich Village on the map

Why stay here

  • Beautiful, walkable streets
  • Jazz, comedy and great restaurants
  • Close to the High Line and SoHo

Who should stay here

  • Food lovers
  • Couples
  • Repeat visitors who want a neighbourhood feel

Not ideal if…

  • You want lots of hotel choice
  • You want big-name sights on your doorstep
  • You're on a tight budget

What it's like

Greenwich Village and the West Village are a maze of brownstones and crooked streets that break Manhattan's grid. Washington Square Park is the centre, with NYU, jazz clubs and comedy cellars around it.

The West Village is residential and pretty; the streets near the park and Bleecker Street are livelier at night. Hotels are few, so book early.

Best streets and sub-areas

  • Around Washington Square

    NYU, the arch and busy evenings.

  • West Village

    Quiet brownstone streets west of Seventh Avenue.

  • Bleecker & MacDougal Streets

    Bars, comedy clubs and cheap eats.

Getting around

Nearest stations
West 4 St–Washington Sq (A, B, C, D, E, F, M), Christopher St (1) and 14 St.
To Times Square
About 15 minutes
From JFK
About 65 minutes: AirTrain to Jamaica, then the E train to West 4 St.

Nearby attractions

  • Washington Square Park

    Street performers, chess players and the arch.

  • Village Vanguard

    Tiny jazz club open since 1935.

  • The High Line

    Elevated park starting in the Meatpacking District.

Where to eat and drink

  • Joe's Pizza Carmine St

    The original Joe's slice.

  • Via Carota

    Italian trattoria; no reservations, so go early.

  • Comedy Cellar

    Famous basement comedy club on MacDougal Street.

Where to stay in Greenwich Village

A few hotels we'd book in this area, at different budgets.

Best value

Washington Square Hotel

Why we like it: Small rooms right on the park.

Typical mid-range rate in Greenwich Village: ~$330/night

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Boutique pick

The Marlton Hotel

Why we like it: Parisian-style boutique hotel near the park.

Typical mid-range rate in Greenwich Village: ~$330/night

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Luxury pick

The Standard, High Line

Why we like it: Glass tower over the High Line with Hudson views.

Typical luxury rate in Greenwich Village: ~$600/night

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Hotels in Greenwich VillageMid-range from ~$330/night

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