East Rock
New Haven
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Popular places to visit
Yale University
Walk around the campus of Yale University, a top university in New Haven. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's art scene.
Wooster Square
Find out about the history of New Haven when you take a trip to Wooster Square. Experience the area's art scene and museums.
New Haven Green
After visiting New Haven Green, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New Haven. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's art scene.
Peabody Museum of Natural History
You can browse the exhibits at Peabody Museum of Natural History, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to New Haven. Experience the area's art scene and museums.
Mechanic Street Dog Park
After visiting Mechanic Street Dog Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New Haven. Amble around the area's forests or visit its monuments.
Southern Connecticut State University
Explore the campus of Southern Connecticut State University during your trip to West New Haven. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Things to do
New Haven - It Zip It Adventure Indoor Ropes Course
Private Historic Yale Smart Phone Self Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in East Rock
New Haven Hotel
"Great room, kind staff, very clean atmosphere. My only qualm was the parking situation. It’s downtown New Haven so it’s to be expected, but we didn’t know there was an attached parking garage available, so we walked a block to another garage. Which made no difference to our trip at all as we wanted ..."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Motel 6 New Haven - Branford, CT
"Very peaceful and quiet you'll get remarkable Sleep!!!!!"
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Motel 6 Milford, CT
"The first room i had i was literaly stuck to the floor when i went to tell front desk lady was very rude. She did change my room. Im assuming people live there couple arguing hitting the walls salming doors cops. Went to front desk about towels gave 1 wash cloth 2 towels for 2 people"
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
"I would 100% stay here again. Prefect location only blocks away from Yale University. Convenient and walkable to lost of attractions. The staff was extraordinarily helpful. The hotel has a nice restaurant and bar on the 19th floor with a beautiful view of Yale Campus. Some reviews stated the decor ..."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Best Western Executive Hotel Of New Haven - West Haven
"their was cockroaches and the room had a nasty smell and they were rude at the front desk."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Trumbull Marriott Shelton
"Room was very clean, staff was helpful at check in"
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Where to stay in East Rock
Downtown New Haven
If you're spending some time in Downtown New Haven, Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University and New Haven City Hall are top sights worth seeing.
The Hill
When in The Hill, you can plan a visit to Shubert Theater and Knights of Columbus Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Long Wharf
Long Wharf is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Long Wharf Theatre, a top place to visit in the area.
Mill River
If you're spending some time in Mill River, Wooster Square and Thread City Crossing are top sights worth seeing.
West New Haven
While visiting West New Haven, you might make a stop by sights like Yale Bowl and West Rock Ridge State Park.
