West River
New Haven
Visit West River
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 City Hall
New Haven City Hall is just one of the places to see in New Haven, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? 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.
Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University
After visiting Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New Haven. Experience the area's art scene and museums.
Woolsey Hall
Get tickets for a show at Woolsey Hall, a theatre with a story to tell in New Haven. Experience the area's art scene and museums.
Things to do
Private Historic Yale Smart Phone Self Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in West River
Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area
Extremely clean hotel, updated facilities, directly across the street from a hospital. Parking is a bit steep but I understand why given the location. It’s a really nice hotel and I had a very nice stay. One suggestion would be for the hotel to have hot water available. The Keurigs in room don’t ...
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Motel 6 New Haven - Branford, CT
Room clean and comfortable. No fridge but ice available and microwave available for guest use. Staff friendly. Nice pizza restaurant attached to hotel.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
Very nice hotel, clean and add to walk around downtown
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
New Haven Hotel
Lovely room, well appointed. Staff were friendly and helpful and the location was great for getting around and eating out. We travelled with our daughter and it was great that they offered to upgrade our room free of charge to one with two beds rather than the pull out bed. The one star has been ...
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Hyatt Place Milford / New Haven
The best breakfast of our whole trip. The dinning area is almost in the front desk but the food was delicious and many options to choose from. Was only one night but we like it. Very friendly staff.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Wyndham Southbury
Yes
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
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 Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University and Peabody Museum of Natural History.
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.
