East Rock
New Haven
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.
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
Private Historic Yale Smart Phone Self Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in East Rock
New Haven Hotel
"Love this hotel. I stay in it everytime I go to New Haven. The rooms are great, the staff is friendly and super helpful. It's close to things in the city. Highly recommend."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
"No amenities. 5th Floor room with multiple motorcycles outside thought the evening and night. Long line to check in. No upgrades. Neighborhood needs to get CLEANED UP"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Best Western Executive Hotel Of New Haven - West Haven
"."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Motel 6 Milford, CT
"Nothing out of the ordinary for the price the other only thing is the room I stayed in once u took a shower everything leaked out and it can be a hazard to trip although I called front desk it seemed like nobody helped out but it’s alright ."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham New Haven
"Rooms were not cleaned at all. Floors were filthy and sticky. The pull out couch mattress had very questionable stains all over it. The bed had hair and stains under the covers. The restroom floor was dirty and had hair. The only good thing was they changed out our towels daily. Breakfast was decent. ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Shelton
"1. TV could not come on. Assistant who was called in could not remedy the problem, So I had to watch the basketball game out in the lobby 2. Moving the TV screen while trying to 'fix' it, dirt was exposed under the stand on top of the cupboard. But front desk assistance was very good - they did the ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Rock
Upper State Street Historic District
While Upper State Street Historic District isn't home to many top sights, Wooster Square and New Haven City Hall are some notable places to visit nearby.
Prospect Hill
Travellers like the parks in Prospect Hill, and Peabody Museum of Natural History is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Fair Haven
Though Fair Haven may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like East Rock Park and Wooster Square.
Mill River
If you're spending some time in Mill River, Wooster Square and Thread City Crossing are top sights worth seeing.
Wooster Square
While there might not be top attractions in Wooster Square, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Wooster Square and New Haven City Hall.
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.
East Rock
Explore a world of travel with Expedia
- 4 Star Hotels in Cheshire
- 4 Star Hotels in New Haven
- Hotels with Restaurant in Branford
- Branford Hotels
- Cabin Rentals in Cheshire
- Lgbt-Friendly Hotels in Cheshire
- Cheshire Hotels
- Hotels near Choate Rosemary Hall
- Marriott Hotels & Resorts in Coastal Connecticut
- Romantic Hotels in Coastal Connecticut
- Motels in Derby
- Extended Stay America Hotels in Devon
- Devon Hotels
- Caravan Parks in East Haven
- East Haven Hotels
- Hotels near East Haven Town Beach
- Hotels near Five Mile Point Lighthouse
- Cheap Hotels in Guilford
- Adventure Sport Hotels in Hamden
- Hamden Hotels
- Long Wharf Hotels
- Beach Hotels in Milford
- Cheap Hotels in Milford
- Milford Hotels
- Hotels near Milford Plaza Shopping Center
- Monroe Hotels
- Apartments in New Haven
- B&B in New Haven
- Beach Hotels in New Haven
- Cheap Hotels in New Haven
- Business Hotels in New Haven
- Hotels with Breakfast in New Haven
- Luxury Hotels in New Haven
- Romantic Hotels in New Haven
- New Haven Hotels
- Holiday Homes in New Haven
- North Haven Hotels
- Orange Hotels
- Best Western Hotels in Shelton
- Shelton Hotels
- Hotels near Sleeping Giant Golf Course
- Hotels near Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University
- Stratford Hotels
- Hotels near Tradition Golf Club at Wallingford
- Wallingford Hotels
- West Haven Hotels
- Woodbridge Hotels
- Hotels near Yale-New Haven Hospital
- Hotels near Yale University
- Bill Miller’s Castle
- Visit Burlington
- Connecticut Children's Museum
- Visit Connecticut
- Visit Danbury
- Visit Darien
- East Haven Town Beach
- Five Mile Point Lighthouse
- Grove Street Cemetery
- Visit Asylum Hill
- Visit South Green
- Visit Higganum
- Visit Killingworth
- Lighthouse Point Park
- Mead Visitor Center
- Melba Shopping Plaza Shopping Center
- Milford Plaza Shopping Center
- Visit New Canaan
- Visit Fair Haven
- New Haven Holidays
- Visit New Haven
- Visit New Milford
- Visit Orange
- Savin Rock Conference Center
- Visit Sheffield Island
- Visit Shelton
- Visit Cove - East Side - Shippan
- Visit North Stamford
- Visit Trumbull
- Visit Warren
- Visit Woodbury
- Woolsey Hall
- Car hire Cheshire
- Car hire near Choate Rosemary Hall
- Car hire Milford
- Car hire New Haven
- Car hire near Yale-New Haven Hospital
- Greenmotion Rental Cars in Coastal Connecticut
- Car hire in National Car Rental 2500 National Ave, Terminal Garage A
- National Car Rental Rental Cars in Branford
- Thrifty Car Rental Rental Cars in New Haven County
