Quiet, central and unfashionable
This is a neighbourhood of brownstones and small apartment buildings rather than towers, and it stays quiet at night. You are ten minutes from Grand Central, ten from the Empire State Building and fifteen from Bryant Park, without paying a landmark premium.
The Morgan Library
The Morgan Library and Museum on Madison Avenue is the area's one great sight: J.P. Morgan's private library, kept as he left it, with a Gutenberg Bible and a remarkable manuscript collection. It is consistently one of the least crowded major museums in the city.
Not a destination for dinner
There are decent neighbourhood restaurants along Third Lexington and Third Avenues, but nobody travels here to eat. Koreatown on 32nd Street is the nearest real draw, and it is excellent.
Who it suits
Is Murray Hill right for your trip?
Book here if
- Quiet central stays
- Grand Central access
- Travellers who want value in Midtown
- Longer trips
Look elsewhere if
- You want atmosphere or nightlife
- You are seeing several Broadway shows
- You want a famous sight outside the door
Getting around
33 St serves the 6 line, Grand Central-42 St is about ten minutes' walk, and 34 St-Herald Sq is a similar distance west for the B, D, F, M, N, Q, R and W.
Hotels in this area
2 hotels reviewed in Murray Hill
The William
A small townhouse hotel in Murray Hill, back in business under new ownership, for travellers who want suites and quiet over hotel facilities.
- Best for
- Couples, quiet stays, suite space, repeat visitors
- Subway
- Grand Central-42 St and 33 St
The Langham, New York, Fifth Avenue
A modern luxury hotel with unusually large rooms on Fifth Avenue, for travellers who want space and a calm central base.
- Best for
- Space, quiet luxury, couples, longer stays
- Subway
- 34 St-Herald Sq and 42 St-Bryant Park
Fast answers
Questions UK travellers ask about Murray Hill.
Is Murray Hill central enough?
Yes for most itineraries. It is a genuine walk to Grand Central, the Empire State Building and Bryant Park, and the subway covers the rest. It is simply quieter than the areas either side of it.
Why is it cheaper than nearby areas?
It has no headline attraction and little nightlife, so it attracts less leisure demand than Bryant Park or NoMad. For travellers who want to sleep and walk, that is a discount rather than a drawback.
Sources and update notes
Last updated: 17 August 2026. Hotel rates, fees, rules and transport details can change.