West River
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.
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.
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.
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.
Grave of Sarah Winchester
Enjoy a stop at Grave of Sarah Winchester, a landmark worth seeing in New Haven.
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 West River
Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area
"Nice facility. Well situated for Yale Medical facilities, but also walkable to food options closer to Yale’s main campus. It was a hike on foot to Union Station, but easy by car. The room was clean and well designed. The stand-out for me was the fitness facility. Not only was the space large, but ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
New Haven Hotel
"It has been awhile since we last stayed in New Haven Hotel. It exceeded our expectations in many aspects, and we would likely come back during our future visits."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
"Great hotel with the park nearby. The street corner itself is questionable in terms of surrounding but a great hotel worth it."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Best Western Executive Hotel Of New Haven - West Haven
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Reviewed on 29 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham New Haven
"There was only one working elevator out of two when we arrived. The second day of our stay the last elevator broke. This left us having to go up and down 6 flights of stairs. The staff was incredibly rude and yelled at guests when they had concerns about getting to and from their rooms. We checked ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
The Circle Hotel Fairfield
"This was the perfect little hotel to be close to an event at the Fairfield Theater Company. Clean, reasonably priced rooms, friendly staff, nice Continental breakfast."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West River
Dwight
When in Dwight, you can plan a visit to Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University and Shubert Theater, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
The Hill
When in The Hill, you can plan a visit to Shubert Theater and Long Wharf Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Dixwell
While there might not be top attractions in Dixwell, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Woolsey Hall and Shubert Theater.
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.
Beaver Hills
Beaver Hills might not have many top sights, but Yale Bowl and Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
City Point
While City Point may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Long Wharf Theatre and New Haven Harbor.
