Welcome to the West Village
Food scene
A great family restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day.
8 locals recommend
Bus Stop Cafe
597 Hudson StA great family restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day.
Upscale new American cuisine served in a rich environment, home of the famous truffle mac & cheese.
80 locals recommend
Waverly Inn
16 Bank StUpscale new American cuisine served in a rich environment, home of the famous truffle mac & cheese.
Great for brunch, lunch, or dinner. It's BYOB so make sure to bring some champagne for your eggs!
76 locals recommend
Tartine
253 W 11th StGreat for brunch, lunch, or dinner. It's BYOB so make sure to bring some champagne for your eggs!
Manhattan's oldest chocolate house, bring some goodies back for friends and family.
8 locals recommend
Bespoke Chocolates
6 Extra PlManhattan's oldest chocolate house, bring some goodies back for friends and family.
The famous Magnolia Bakery, take a stroll through the village and pick up a cupcake or some banana pudding and enjoy them across the street at Abingdon Park. There can be a long line so plan to wait!
401 locals recommend
Magnolia Bakery
401 Bleecker StThe famous Magnolia Bakery, take a stroll through the village and pick up a cupcake or some banana pudding and enjoy them across the street at Abingdon Park. There can be a long line so plan to wait!
Rated the best cocktail bar in North America, Dante is a must when in the village. There can be very long wait times, so plan accordingly!
90 locals recommend
Aria West Village
14 Bedford StRated the best cocktail bar in North America, Dante is a must when in the village. There can be very long wait times, so plan accordingly!
Cafe Cluny
284 W 12th StSophisticated french bistro serving brunch, lunch, and dinner.
Anton's
570 Hudson StreetNew American served in an old school setting.
Extra Virgin
259 West 4th StreetMediterranean fare served in a casual setting.
Two Boots West Village
101 7th Avenue SouthCreole-inspired pizza named after famous Drag Queens!
Homemade pasta served in an elegant setting. Make reservations ahead of time as it can get very busy!
49 locals recommend
Via Carota
51 Grove StHomemade pasta served in an elegant setting. Make reservations ahead of time as it can get very busy!
Buvette
42 Grove StFrench bistro serving brunch, lunch, and dinner.
Empellon Taqueria
230 West 4th StreetModern Mexican cuisine served in a casual atmosphere.
Bonsignour
35 Jane StFast breakfast or lunch on the go, delicious and affordable!
Móle
57 Jane StMexican restaurant with a vast selection of tequilas and mezcals.
Corner Bistro
331 West 4th StreetHistoric spot serving burgers, fries, and hot dogs.
Straight from Paris, experience the best croissants and pain au chocolat in the city! Be prepared to wait, it's worth every minute.
10 locals recommend
Aux Merveilleux de Fred
37 8th AveStraight from Paris, experience the best croissants and pain au chocolat in the city! Be prepared to wait, it's worth every minute.
Experience modern Greek cuisine in one of the Village's most hip scenes.
9 locals recommend
Lola Taverna
210 6th AvenueExperience modern Greek cuisine in one of the Village's most hip scenes.
Frequented by celebrities and socialites, Catch offers elevated seafood in an elegant atmosphere.
77 locals recommend
Catch NYC
21 9th AveFrequented by celebrities and socialites, Catch offers elevated seafood in an elegant atmosphere.
Once the bustling scene of the 1990s, Pastis has reinvented itself in its Meatpacking location.
50 locals recommend
Pastis
52 Gansevoort StOnce the bustling scene of the 1990s, Pastis has reinvented itself in its Meatpacking location.
Eataly NYC Flatiron
200 5th AveExperience the best of Italy, in New York!
Make sure to try the spicy rigatoni when at Carbone. Plan ahead and make a reservation as the waitlist can be several weeks!
71 locals recommend
Carbone
181 Thompson StMake sure to try the spicy rigatoni when at Carbone. Plan ahead and make a reservation as the waitlist can be several weeks!
Freemans
Freeman AlleyNew takes on classics are served at Freemans.
Enjoy thin-crust pizza and espresso martinis right across Washington Square Park
22 locals recommend
La Lanterna di Vittorio
129 MacDougal StEnjoy thin-crust pizza and espresso martinis right across Washington Square Park
Local bakery serving gourmet takes on twinkies, swiss rolls, and other childhood favorites.
15 locals recommend
Empire Cake
112 8th AveLocal bakery serving gourmet takes on twinkies, swiss rolls, and other childhood favorites.
Joe's Pizza
7 Carmine StTry one of New York's best slices.
Enjoy made-to-order pies at one of the city's greatest pizza shops.
102 locals recommend
John's of Bleecker St.
278 Bleecker StEnjoy made-to-order pies at one of the city's greatest pizza shops.
La Slowteria
548 Court StHigh-end Mexican and exquisite margaritas are served at La Loteria.
The Spaniard
190 West 4th StreetGastropub for American fare and whiskey.
Bar Pisellino
52 Grove StHandmade cocktails made the old-fashioned way.
The Duplex
61 Christopher StPerfect place for happy hour drinks
Honey comb is a favorite, also vast selection of vegan flavors!
313 locals recommend
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
620 Manhattan AveHoney comb is a favorite, also vast selection of vegan flavors!
Neighborhoods
New meets old in the Meatpacking: glitzy restaurants, high-end luxury shops, and glamorous clubs are lined by cobblestone streets and housed in 19th-century meat markets.
276 locals recommend
Meatpacking District
New meets old in the Meatpacking: glitzy restaurants, high-end luxury shops, and glamorous clubs are lined by cobblestone streets and housed in 19th-century meat markets.
A quick 20-minute stroll from the West Village, SoHo offers its own rich assortment of bars, clubs, restaurants, shops, and parks.
909 locals recommend
SoHo
A quick 20-minute stroll from the West Village, SoHo offers its own rich assortment of bars, clubs, restaurants, shops, and parks.
Chain stores and restaurants line the famous Union Square. Whole Foods and Paragon Sports are featured retailers.
987 locals recommend
Union Square
Chain stores and restaurants line the famous Union Square. Whole Foods and Paragon Sports are featured retailers.
Enjoy some of the best Chinese cuisines in the city, old-school restaurants and shops delight those looking for an escape from the perfect Manhattan grid.
497 locals recommend
Chinatown
Enjoy some of the best Chinese cuisines in the city, old-school restaurants and shops delight those looking for an escape from the perfect Manhattan grid.
Take a stroll through one of Manhattan's most exclusive neighborhoods. High-end boutiques and restaurants abound.
94 locals recommend
TriBeCa
Take a stroll through one of Manhattan's most exclusive neighborhoods. High-end boutiques and restaurants abound.
The East Village offers a myriad of bars, clubs, restaurants, and shops with a more edgy vibe. Enjoy a night out on Avenue A or stroll through Tompkins Square Park, you won't regret it.
216 locals recommend
East Village
The East Village offers a myriad of bars, clubs, restaurants, and shops with a more edgy vibe. Enjoy a night out on Avenue A or stroll through Tompkins Square Park, you won't regret it.
Take a day trip to Flushing, Queens to experience New York's most authentic Chinese food. It's worth the trip!
89 locals recommend
Flushing
Take a day trip to Flushing, Queens to experience New York's most authentic Chinese food. It's worth the trip!
Hell"s Kitchen is home to a bustling scene of restaurants, bars, and clubs. Home to Restaurant Row on W46th Street, catch a meal before seeing a Broadway show!
9 locals recommend
Hell's Kitchen
Hell"s Kitchen is home to a bustling scene of restaurants, bars, and clubs. Home to Restaurant Row on W46th Street, catch a meal before seeing a Broadway show!
Try some of New York's best Greek food in Astoria. Home to Telly's Taverna, Taverna Kyklades, and Bahari, some of New York's most authentic Greek establishments.
125 locals recommend
Astoria
Try some of New York's best Greek food in Astoria. Home to Telly's Taverna, Taverna Kyklades, and Bahari, some of New York's most authentic Greek establishments.
The West Village is one of New York's most serene neighborhoods. Stroll down Bleecker Street and experience some of the city's most eclectic and unique shops.
224 locals recommend
West Village
The West Village is one of New York's most serene neighborhoods. Stroll down Bleecker Street and experience some of the city's most eclectic and unique shops.
Try authentic Korean in Koreatown, located on 32nd Street between 6th and 5th Ave.
159 locals recommend
Koreatown
Try authentic Korean in Koreatown, located on 32nd Street between 6th and 5th Ave.
'Brooklyn's West Village', Park Slope is a charming enclave right off Prospect Park. Bustling with bars, cafes, restaurants, and shops, Park Slope will keep you busy the entire day.
222 locals recommend
Park Slope
'Brooklyn's West Village', Park Slope is a charming enclave right off Prospect Park. Bustling with bars, cafes, restaurants, and shops, Park Slope will keep you busy the entire day.
City/town information
What is so special about New York City?
Absolutely everything!
New York offers so much variety that you could live here your entire life and not eat in every restaurant, see every Broadway show, hit every jazz club, visit every park, or live in every neighborhood. You never run out of new things to do, dishes to eat, places to visit, or people to meet.
NYC is an ever-evolving city with a nightlife like no other. Truly the city that never sleeps, New York is constantly buzzing with an energy you can't find anywhere else. From its rich history, and diversity, expansive cuisines, never-ending line of bars, and explosive culture, come experience what so many have described as the greatest city in the world.
74 locals recommend
New York
What is so special about New York City?
Absolutely everything!
New York offers so much variety that you could live here your entire life and not eat in every restaurant, see every Broadway show, hit every jazz club, visit every park, or live in every neighborhood. You never run out of new things to do, dishes to eat, places to visit, or people to meet.
NYC is an ever-evolving city with a nightlife like no other. Truly the city that never sleeps, New York is constantly buzzing with an energy you can't find anywhere else. From its rich history, and diversity, expansive cuisines, never-ending line of bars, and explosive culture, come experience what so many have described as the greatest city in the world.
Sightseeing
The historic Washington Square Park is the perfect place to enjoy a picnic or afternoon stroll.
946 locals recommend
Washington Square Park
Washington SquareThe historic Washington Square Park is the perfect place to enjoy a picnic or afternoon stroll.
The historic pier offers the best views of the western NYC skyline and a stunning sunset over New Jersey.
13 locals recommend
Christopher Street Pier
393 West StThe historic pier offers the best views of the western NYC skyline and a stunning sunset over New Jersey.
Spend a day strolling through Union Square, a huge farmers market takes place every weekend.
987 locals recommend
Union Square
Spend a day strolling through Union Square, a huge farmers market takes place every weekend.
Experience one of New York's most innovative parks: The High Line. Enter on 14th Street in the Meatpacking District and make your way up to Hudson Yards on 34th Street. The park is constructed on a converted elevated track that once allowed trains to supply downtown Manhattan with supplies. Take a literal walk through history on the High Line.
2323 locals recommend
The High Line Park
Experience one of New York's most innovative parks: The High Line. Enter on 14th Street in the Meatpacking District and make your way up to Hudson Yards on 34th Street. The park is constructed on a converted elevated track that once allowed trains to supply downtown Manhattan with supplies. Take a literal walk through history on the High Line.
The edgy Tompkins Square park is sure to awaken all your senses. Enjoy a stroll through the park then head over to Miss Lilly's for lunch or dinner.
538 locals recommend
Tompkins Square Park
East 10th StreetThe edgy Tompkins Square park is sure to awaken all your senses. Enjoy a stroll through the park then head over to Miss Lilly's for lunch or dinner.
Located in NOMAD, Madison Square Park gives you European vibes with Eataly and many more restaurants right across the street.
440 locals recommend
Madison Square Park
11 Madison AveLocated in NOMAD, Madison Square Park gives you European vibes with Eataly and many more restaurants right across the street.
Home of the 1964 World's Fair and the U.S. Open, take a day trip to Flushing Meadows via the LIRR or Subway.
250 locals recommend
Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Van Wyck ExpresswayHome of the 1964 World's Fair and the U.S. Open, take a day trip to Flushing Meadows via the LIRR or Subway.
Brooklyn's biggest park, Prospect Park is a beautiful sprawling oasis in one of Brooklyn's most diverse neighborhoods.
3418 locals recommend
Prospect Park
Brooklyn's biggest park, Prospect Park is a beautiful sprawling oasis in one of Brooklyn's most diverse neighborhoods.
New York's biggest zoo, experience a day in one of the country's leading zoos.
572 locals recommend
Bronx Zoo
2300 Southern BlvdNew York's biggest zoo, experience a day in one of the country's leading zoos.
Experience some of the world's greatest art at the Guggenheim.
1126 locals recommend
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 5th AveExperience some of the world's greatest art at the Guggenheim.
Spend a day gazing upon some of the greatest modern art humanity has to offer at the MoMA.
2114 locals recommend
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetSpend a day gazing upon some of the greatest modern art humanity has to offer at the MoMA.
Take a stroll through history at the Met. You'll see art from all over the world that spans multiple time periods.
2653 locals recommend
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveTake a stroll through history at the Met. You'll see art from all over the world that spans multiple time periods.
The American Museum of Natural History is sure to awaken your sense of curiosity and adventure. Don't miss it!
1623 locals recommend
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park WestThe American Museum of Natural History is sure to awaken your sense of curiosity and adventure. Don't miss it!
The Cloisters, is a museum in Fort Tryon Park in Washington Heights, specializing in European medieval art and architecture, with a focus on the Romanesque and Gothic periods.
707 locals recommend
The Met Cloisters
99 Margaret Corbin DrThe Cloisters, is a museum in Fort Tryon Park in Washington Heights, specializing in European medieval art and architecture, with a focus on the Romanesque and Gothic periods.
Troy Liquor Bar
675 Hudson StPerfect spot for a night out on the town!
The Stonewall Inn
53 Christopher StHistoric gay bar in the heart of the Greenwich Village.
Vast beer garden located underneath the Standard High Line Hotel.
294 locals recommend
The Standard Biergarten
848 Washington StVast beer garden located underneath the Standard High Line Hotel.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Subways are the fastest way to get around
The 14th St Subway Station is your home base to get back to the apartment, it's a quick 5-10 minute walk depending on which avenue you exit. If you prefer a private ride, Uber and Lyft are readily available. A Citibike rack is located just a block away on Bank street for those who prefer to bike.
Don't miss
The Saturday farmer's market is a must
Every Saturday morning from 8 am -12 pm there is a farmer's market right across the street at Abingdon Square Park! Pick up a fresh croissant and produce for dinner later.