Greenwich Village Reviews

This is where the beauty of the city blossoms. This is where the real New Yorkers go to relax. It has such a great vibe

One of the rare neighborhoods in New York with trees even if they are a little cramped. The place is charming and the brick buildings and their emergency exits on the facade further add to the change of scenery. The neighborhood is the perfect place to find small shops or non-chain restaurants. To do...for a change of scenery!

Lovely place to walk around, Washington Square arch is stunning, lovely old buildings & we found a lovely little place to stop for a drink.

Loved this area, nice small shops, cafes and bars. Lots to see different architecture and much smaller buildings in this area.

This is a lovely and I really mean that residential area that lies between Soho and Chelsea.

It has the Famous hotel that was the site of the gay raid in the 1970s and the area does have a large gay presence l. Saw an add for liquor using to gay guys and a different tag line that o e I saw for the same product down Island.

Love the small restaurants, the buildings, Washington arch park.

It feels safe and wealthy but it’s been through the renovation /restoration process and would now be considered a wealthy area.

Lovely and you could just spend the day wondering.

Greenwich Village is one of my favorite neighborhoods in Manhattan. The side streets with the historic townhouses, cafes, and shops.

In my opinion, the West Village is much nicer with historic charm. The further away you walk from Sixth Avenue, the nicer it gets.

A lot of nice restaurants. Interesting sights and shopping. You may have to come back more than once to explore.

It's a lovely low rise neighborhood, for the most part. Very much changed but because of historic preservation, there is still much to see. Wander around the old meandering cowpaths that are now narrow tree lined streets. Historic homes, some of famous writers, living and dead.

We went to washington square park, checked out the arch, then went to joes pizza, subway makes it very easy to get around. I remembered the arch from the movie "I am legend", you can see the house will smiths charcter lived in right across from the arch. The were lots of people, lots of music, it was a great experiance.

Very peaceful and quite, strolling the tree lined streets. We saw Carrie’s apartment from Sex and the City, the apartment from Friends, the location of the Bob Dylan photo on the cover of the Freewheelin’ album, we passed Famke Janssen walking down the street and loved the small bars and restaurants. We stopped off for beer and pizza and found the area a peaceful break from the fast pace of the city.

Didn’t see one single drug addict or bad person as per what some other reviews have said.

We visited twice and when we go back to New York we’d definitely visit again.

The tree-lined streets of Greenwich Village with its cafes, bars and restaurants, Jazz clubs and Off-Broadway theaters will enthuse you as a visitor.Stayed at Bedford St adjoining the West village. The place is well connected by the 1,2,3 A, C,E and the PATH public transportation. However if you love walking you will have within few minutes walking distance the Hudson River park, the NY Highline,Friends Apartment, host of restaurants and Delis offering some great food. You could skip down to the Lortel theater. If you can find a good B&B in your budget, must spend a few days of your NYC stay at the Village.

Its very upscale now, lots of expensive restaurants and galleries. We saw butlers and maids walking dogs and children and very little of the old Village left.

It is worth the visit to at least see the old rowhouses around NYU, the original 19th century homes.

Greenwich Village is such a unique area of NYC that it should be a “must see/visit” if you’re planning a trip to NYC. There is so much history in Greenwich Village. The best way to get all the historical and cultural information in a short period of time (3-4 hours) is to take one of the Foods of New York tours. There are 2 tours specifically associated with the Village and both are great. Paulette is a highly recommended guide.

I really enjoy spending a night with friends in Greenwich Village - check out a comedy show or hit up a piano bar. It's a very young, nip area with tons of fun restaurants and bars lining the streets. Easy to get to on public transportation, too!

A quaint area and well worth a visit. A part of New York so different than the main tourist area/attractions. Credit cards accepted in most places.

We really enjoyed exploring the NYU campus and Washington Square Park. There is always something going on in the park. They have several benches to relax on after exploring the area

We loved wandering through the Village from Washington Square Park. There's so much to see, and so much atmosphere to soak up. If you're stressed out by Midtown or Uptown, recharge your batteries in Greenwich Village.

Greenwich Village is on the Western side of Braodway which tends to be the trendy side. We were staying on East 13th and felt it was equally good.

You really have to include this classic neighborhood in your visit. Lots of great restaurants and cafes, lots of pleasant residential streets with pretty row houses, lots of noble apartment buildings. Alas, it has long lost its village atmosphere with too many apartments owned by people who don't live there and too many little shops replaced or empty. But it is still romantic and great fun.

We were lucky enough to stay in Greenwich village. How lucky we were. It was much quieter and peaceful at night but still great restaurants. Loved being walkable distance to Greenwich market and the High Line.
Loved loved loved it

So glad we went as a side trip in NY. We wandered around soaking up the atmosphere and visited the narrowest townhouse in NY.

Since I was 13 the Villiage has been my favorite. I lived there for many years. It’s a great neighborhood to walk around-shop-eat-explore....
Washington Square Park is good fun in the summer. Often there are musicians or acrobats or other street performers. There is always an electric crowd- lots of people walking dogs. Check for special events being held in the park. Everything from an art show to a dashound parade.

An interesting area. Stopped off in Washington Park whilst on a movie location tour. An area with a great mix of old and new buildings and from either side of the memorial arch you can get iconic buildings in shot.

Charming neighborhood, many nice restaurants and brick townhouses. Great area to wander and explore. Many locals stop by colorful Washington Square Park (a favorite spot of David Bowie’s) to listen to local musicians joining their skills. Lovely French bakery, Mille Fleur on LaGuardia near NYU is fantastic.

Our guide Bert was entertaining and so informative. He gave us an overview of the history of the neighborhood and it’s restaurants, and helped us to better appreciate all the different foods we were tasting. The tour included 8 tastings, 6 savory and 2 sweet. It was a fun and filling experience!!!

We spent an exciting evening walking around Greenwich and enjoyed being here. The Arc De Triumph like building was the one that stands out in this area and you will see a lot of activity around the area.

Great tour with Allie as our well informed tour guide. Was great fun regardless of a damp day. Rug up and all is well.

At the bottom of the High Line is Greenwich village area, a lovely neighbourhood of New York, plenty of areas to go wandering around and shops to take in, two sights to spot are 177a Bleecker St (home of Doctor Strange) and some "Friends" apartment, well worth a wander.

Was looking for a clean tattoo parlor with a talented tattoo artist. I came across Jimmy English’s portfolio at Village Tattoo NYC in Greenwich Village. I got two tattoos done by him and have been so impressed by his work.

Cool restaurants, buildings bars shops a very cool area of NYC.
Lots of interesting things to do and see, take your time and explore!

After leaving the traffic and noise of central Manhattan behind, this feels like an oasis of peace and quiet. It is worth walking through its streets and enjoying the views.

We had Jenny Piersol as our guide. She was great and made the tour really fun. She was punctual and explained things really well and was very informative and knowledgeable about the area and also helpful with general questions from the group. Highly recommend Jenny P as a tour guide.

A must visit area in New York
Friendly , colourful and just wonderful
A walk around the park watching the chess games and stalls was amazing

The Greenwich is such a reliable and comfortable hotel. The service is outstanding but understated. There is nothing pretentious or stuffy about it. So comfortable and easy - great location in TriBeCa. It is our go-to hotel in NYC.

I stopped off here before goin back to Holiday Inn in Manhattan Financial District. It was busy but the line went pretty fast . I ordered Footlong and cooked. It was tasty but next time , Leila get more olive oil.

A trip to NYC is not complete without a tour through Greenwich Village. The people, shops, dining, schools and atmosphere capture the diverse and inclusive nature of the best city upon earth.

While walking the city prior to a food tour, we found this arch ! Beautiful walking paved area and nice photo site. Our food tour actually brought us back around to this plaza which was nice. Only downer was a person selling "revolution" articles but no one was buying!

Sat in Washington Square Park people watching and listening to the many musicians before wandering around the ' Village'. Lots of atmosphere, pretty streets & lovely cafes; wish we could have stayed longer.

We're french and we have passed a great time in this amazing historical, artistic and non-conformist neighborhood. It was also a great pleasure to meet a friendly, natural and whole person like Steve (our guide). He loves and knows his neighborhood like no one else.

Having taken advantage of New York City Go pass, I was able to take advantage of this deeper insight into the past and present surrounding Greenwich Village. David Gardener was our charming tour guide who was available at every opportunity to share his abundant knowledge of the area. He was most caring, too, at each crossing point, ensuring the groups safety. The information was carefully selected and interesting, and I suspect only the tip of his knowledge, which kept it topical and hungry for more. We were fortunate to experience a warm day 24 degrees, and the NYU crowds were out, which added to the occasion. Lovely experience recommended. Diolch David

Greenwich Village is exactly as it’s describe, feels like a village. Gorgeous terrace houses and tree lined streets with little nooks of coffee shops and bookstores not to mention Washington Square is a great place to hang and people watch. My son loved playing in the playground in Washington Square and he thoroughly enjoyed watching and interacting with the bubble man, there’s a random piano laying about in the park where you can just admire someone’s talent with every key strokes whilst they are immersed in their music. Overall a great place to experience nyc and feel somewhat part of the locals.

We wanted to see as much of NYC as possible and Greenwich Village rated high on that list. We enjoyed having a cup of coffee, wandered through Washington Square Park, and took pictures of the arch, as well as local performing artists. NYC gets a bad rap as a dangerous place to visit, but Greenwich Village was more than safe. In fact, we found everyone here to be very welcoming!

We had a nice walk through Washington Square and on to the West Village, Christopher Street and the Stonewall Memorial Park. There are some nice streets and older buildings to see and it's a much quieter area of Manhattan.

If you are not an attraction type of traveler or if you already have seen most of New York's main attractions, Greenwich village is next. There is an infinite choice of restaurants, bars, cafes and other types of joints. There is probably any food item you may imagine, and available in top quality.

It is a fun place to simply wander around the streets and then select a place to grab a bite or a drink. Even just looking at all the nice decor. I mean, you have to go there, it is part of New York's culture.

A city within a city, Bleaker Street and the surrounding areas is charming. There are the preps, college kids, urban bohemians, musicians, baby boomers, and much, much more. Many of the buildings are built to human scale. There are many attractions, parks, and restaurants. Hidden gems abound. History, in many forms, took place here.But you must look for them and make discoveries on your own. Don a pair of comfy walking shoes, and explore Greenwich Village.

I visited that place last year and it was the best outlier place I have ever seen in New York City..I also liked the culture in that place and the people were kind.

Amidst the very busy city, tucked away is Greenwich Village with old-world charm, pretty buildings from another era and some great places to eat.

one of the great things about NYC is you don't have to spend money to walk around and people watch, review the architecture and just enjoy the energy of the city

Busy lunchtime visit to the park, the Washington arch was spectacular along with the fountain which was a cooling element to the day.

Visited on Memorial Day and there was a farmers market on. It was great to wander about looking at all the stalls. We bought maple syrup from one stall holder who was very informative and let us taste his 3 different syrups. Yum. Bought a couple to bring home. Great atmosphere and friendly people

This famous area of Lower Manhattan is well worth a visit, for its leafy streets and quieter vibe as well as its long history and association with may famous American artists.

My son has been here for years. He bemoans the decline of the area - in his mind.
The Village Area may be growing as far as 'normal' business expansion, his thought was the years past Bohemian/Hippy lifestyle of the Village is long gone.
I enjoyed my walk around the park and the streets full of pubs and restaurants!

Had a quiet morning browsing around vintage shops. made a nice change from the designer facade of Times square. Very enjoyable .

Filled with cool little shops, great restaurants and a fun vibe, this is a great neighborhood to spend a little time in. It's so fun to wander through the area and just experience whatever you happen to encounter.

If unfamiliar with New York I would recommend a walking tour if you are mobile. There may be tours that offer a form of transport too. Take a drink or don't as many shops and eateries. I wouldnt hesitate to recommend Amigo Tours, the tour guide Rob was a revelation and we were fortunate that we two active mature ladies had no other companions on the tour. This, gave us the chance to ask many questions and Rob offered to take us, to any sites we had a yearning to view. The whole area has stunning architectural buildings both modern and historical. We learnt so much about the culture and history from it's rich history and development to the seedier sides and the corruption, all good tales and has given me a passion to learn more. There is so much to cover in a two hour tour that I'd need to write a novel which would bore most readers I'm sure. Suffice to say you could spend a week in Greenwich Village and still have more to learn. I wish we had spent more time there as there was so much more to see. Amazing, inspiring and interesting.

Greenwich Village is rarely called "the Village" by locals. Longtime New Yorkers make a distinction between "East" and "West" Village. The West Village is home to historic (and expensive) homes, wonderful boutiques, bookstores, coffeeshops, and restaurants. It's also easy to get lost so take a tour or get out your GPS and remember, people live/work/commute here so don't block the sidewalk :)

Take a walk through the neighborhood and check out the historic architecture in the neighborhood, the arch is really cool and a great photo op site for couples and families.

Very nicely renovated area, Greenwich Village, the Arc and Fountain, are beautiful places no visit, specially during summer. Some good restaurants and bars around as well.

Greenwich village is an older but wealthier part of MManhattan, all with nice town hoses from late 1800 or early 1900s. The Washington Square park that is is the heart of NYU, lots of students and street player

Pouring Rain....

Not to do in rainy weather even if the guide is competent
Full of character and history but you can't enjoy it
Knowledge of English required.

Very quaint little part of NYC, old buildings and more culture than anywhere else in the city, would recommend a visit or walk through. Not very busy either.

The first time I visited Greenwich Village was in 1968. The Summer of Love. I have been back twice since. I love going back the Washington Square. It is such a beautiful little park. And The Village is such a lovely place to walk around. Beautiful homes and shops. People are so friendly. I so would love to live in Greenwich Village.

Greenwich Village is known as the center of the counter-culture movement of the 1960s. That bohemian feel has been transformed as its now an expensive and trendy neighborhood to live but it still retains some of its historical roots. Visiting Washington Square Park filled with artists, musicians and an assortment of interesting characters makes for some great people watching. There are many terrific restaurants, bars, cafes and entertainment venues that can be found in the neighborhood. Greenwich Village remains one of the most unique neighborhoods in NYC and should definitely be experienced if visiting NYC for the first time.

Love to walk thru the Village whenever we are in NYC. Even in the rain this weekend there were tons of people and a street fair and shops and restaurants everywhere.

Greenwich Village is famous for being the hub of counter-culture in the 1960s. It was also the epicenter of the LGBT+ community. Now, this section of NYC is the cultural center, and in return, has become one of the most expensive places to live in an already expensive place.

Washington Square park dominates as the main attraction and meeting point but this village is surrounded by small theaters, expensive to college priced restaurants, the arts and culture that come with NYU, and of course, Carrie Bradshaw's apartment.

If you want to get a taste of some local flair, then Greenwich Village is a great place to experience that.

Greenwich Village needs to be on your must visit list when you're in Manhattan. It's very different then what you'll experience in midtown. It's fun to walk around, great places to eat, and excellent people watching.

Great place to explore! Lots of trendy places to eat, drink and shop! My favorite part of the City, very eclectic!

Spent almost a full day here wandering round all the side streets with restaurants, interesting buildings, coffee outlets etc. Well worth a visit, pace of life much less hectic here.

So much to see and do! Best to just explore by foot. Walk and discover amazing restaurants, pizza shops, comedy clubs, bars (new and old), Jazz joints where the legends play and played, parks, theaters, interesting little shops, NYU, and so much more. Easy to get to by train or bus.

This historical and trendy spot is home to many bars, restaurants, cafe's and clubs. We were on our way to the comedy cellar but the show had sold out. Not dissuaded we went to the establishment right next door. Turns out it was Cafe Wha, which in its historic past has housed musical acts such as Bruce Springsteen, Jimi Hendrix and many more. The floor is a New York landmark and cannot be removed. Just goes to show how just around the corner you may find a cool place of historical significance and value in a place like the Greenwich Village. The house band is amazing!

Quirky, interesting, attractive, desirable are just some of the words to describe this lovely area with its brownstone buildings, village atmosphere, many eateries and independent shops. No wonder its a popular place to live if you can afford it!

We did a food tour here and quickly fell in love with the area, it’s so calming compared to the Central Manhattan areas with tons of great shops, bars, restaurants and cafes, you could spend so much time here without visiting barely any of it. We loved it & will definitely return on our next NYC trip!

This was filmed here and its one of my daughters favourite films. This arch, to commemorate 100 years since George washington became americas first president, has been used in so many films.

No trip to New York City would be complete without a walk through the village. Packed with plenty of shops and cafes there is always a place to grab yourself a snack and sit amongst Washington Sq park and watch the world go by.

I strongly recommend that when visiting NYC that you remove yourself from midtown and immerse yourself here. Do a little research, enjoy the community feel of the 'hood and enjoy the food at the many top flight, yet affordable restaurants.

Last time I have been here with my wife is many years back...she was studying here and I came visiting her...so we immediately went to Greenwich Village to see a life performance of a friend...this time no concert...when visiting with our kids...not yet in the age to enter a bar...but still enjoyed the athmosphere...and hundreds of nice little restaurants.

If you like to watch people, take a seat outside one of the many restaurants and just look around. You will see many interesting characters.

Wonderful little neighborhood. I plotted a few points on a map and we spent a morning just exploring… Ghostbusters firehouse, Stonewall, Friends apartment, Carrie Bradshaw’s brownstone, Magnolia bakery. Not much to do at any one spot, but we very much enjoyed the vibe of the area. As a tourist, it certainly seems a world away from the bright lights of Times Square…

Spent a 3 hour walking food tour of the village. Loved it. It has a small town feel in the heart of the city with lots to see and do. Would definitely recommend Artichoke Pizza place and if you're a fan of 'Friends' the apartment building they used for outside shots is there so you can get a few selfies.

Interesting place with old houses, and how you'd imagine New York was. Like all of NY, gentrified with bars and shops. OK for a couple of hours

Is where 5th Avenue ends, a very nice monument to take pictures, read a book or to take a rest after the long walks of Manhattan, nearby there are small boutiques and a university place. If you're catholic, near the park there is a small church to pray.

Yes, Manhattan is chaotic and loud. But if you want to just slow down and enjoy a relaxing environment, well, the Greenwich Village is your must-go destination. It’s quiet and calm, it’s charming and pretty. You can feel the warmth in the atmosphere, even in cold days. If you are a big fan of photography, this neighborhood feels like paradise. Love small cafes? Piccolo restaurants are your favorite ones? Are you an enthusiastic devote of stylish bars and mixology trends? Welcome to the Greenwich Village. It’s an oasis right in the middle of this beautiful chaos called Manhattan.

I was the one in our group to push for the subway ride to Greenwich Village. I guess I expected the GV of the 60's and that whole culture. It was surprising to find a very pretty burg with businesses and apt houses just like most of the rest of NY.

Greenwich Village, especially in the evening lit up at Christmas is worth the visit for the scenery and the countless trendy bars and coffee shops. If you are nearby it is worth the walk to spend a little time here.

Greenwich Village is famous for its artistic temperment and social settings. There are numerous clubs, cafes, and restaurants which draw crowds. Then there is the famous park.

Still a charming place even with all the commerical development. Some of the old favorites like Cafe Wha and Bitter End are still there. Must walk west on Christopher Street and roam the old brownstones and historic buildings.

it is the typical new yorker neighborhood, lot of energy, bars, restaurants, very pleasent people, nice architecture/buldings. This neighborhood is a most to visit

A trip to Greenwich Village is a must see! The history of the area and how it has changed is historic and interesting. The restaurants and historic buildings are worth experiencing.

More lovely brownstones. LGBT friendly neighbourhood with roots back to the 60's. Hub of jazz clubs, bars and interesting eateries.

Guide book in hand, we wandered the streets enjoying the quiet atmosphere and attractive buildings. It was fun to seek and find particular places of note either for their architectural beauty or historical significance. Among those we most enjoyed were Grove Court, Patchin Place, St Luke’s Place and the cute 9 ½ ft wide house at 75 ½ Bedford St where among the actors John Barrymore and Cary Grant used to live. Oh and we did look up the house on the corner of Grove St which was used for external views of Monica’s apartment in Friends.

We walked through this and it was a pleasurable little walk. We were able to locate the “Friends apartment” from the TV show Friends. I’ve attached a picture below of it. It’s a neat little area totally worth taking a stroll through.

Walked to greenwich village from little italy, tree lined streets and even saw a film crew parked out in ne of the avenues.
Went to a restauant here and a couple bars.
Must admit I do prefer the hustle and bustle of Little Italy

LOVED the vibe here - went to Johns of Bleeker St. with really good pizza (lots of famous ppl on the walls) - and walked to the park where there were street performers (very interesting) and comedy club not expensive. Plenty of happy hours as you walk and friendly ppl

If you want to chill out for a spell in a bohemian park where you’ll see everything from musicians, capoeiristas, crystal healers, dog portraitists, poets, resistance fighters, chess masters, and sunbathers, this is the park for you. It’s where the locals hang out together.

I had the opportunity to visit Greenwich Village on Feb, we decided to do a guided walking tour, the suburb is really nice, the walk is quite enjoyable.

The place is quite peaceful to walk and enjoy it..nice stone houses trees and lots of cafes.. walked a bit at this place..nice weather made it all the more better

The Village still has jazz clubs and lots of restaurants, it is not the wild and crazy place it was in the 50s and 60s, but it is still fun to walk around and a stroll through Washington Square Park will no doubt include some musicians to stop and hear.

Didn’t get to spend a great deal of time here which I was a little gutted about but made sure we saw the FRIENDS building before we left! Would definitely go back to explore everything else

Great bars, restaurants, shopping and my Alma Matter! It has something for everyone. All these years later I still love the Village. Enjoy!

Chris Tipp’s tour was excellent. He provided a good overview of life in the village and its colourful history.

Enjoyed our tour with Kevin through Greenwich Village! It was a nice pace and he stopped in the shady areas for us on a 90+ degree day. His knowledge of the area made the tour interesting and informative. Including the participants in quizzes and competitions, was a special way he kept the tour from getting boring. Being a stand-up comedian, his humor was entertaining as well! You should ask for for him when you book the tour with Viator.

Less people then the crowds at Times Square the people really thin out here. The walk ups look nice, I can picture all the sitcoms that are set here. Saw lots of families playing with their kids in the well equipped playgrounds.

Washington square is beautiful but be prepared for a lot of homeless and drug addicts. Very very intimidating at night. In fact I wouldn’t set foot around that part of the village in the evening. In my opinion I would spend more time in the west village. It is just like how you expect Greenwich Village to look. Tree lined streets and plenty of restaurants and pubs. We enjoyed our time in Greenwich village and we would recommend it but do your research for the safe areas.

Get away from the noise for a while. Relaxed walk with regularly a building from a TV series. Everything is low-rise, parks, and there are plenty of restaurants or shops to visit. Lovely to walk through or have something to eat.

We were a bit disappointed by Washington Square and the surrounding area which we found distinctly characterless and the houses of Henry James's novel were looking a bit weary. But we were fortunate to wander down Bleeker street which retains something of the atmosphere of an earlier time and still feels like a "neighborhood". But don't bother if you are pushed for time in this city of a thousand jewels.

It is just a great area to visit , great vibe losts of good restaurants and bars Great to spend time walking around..

Whenever we go to NYC, we also visit here. Most recently my wife and I with another couple, walked here from the Flat Iron Building area (around 23rd St.) on Thursday, December 28, 2023. It was a nice walk and as we entered the Greenwich Village area it was like a walk back in time. Historic buildings, small family owned shops, little bookstores, nice comfortable coffee shops and restaurants and large trees shading the streets instead of mostly concrete and steel, here there are brick, wood and greenery. In a way, it is still the 1950s or 60s here. We enjoyed walking around the area, taking in the sometimes quirkiness but welcoming vibe. We spent 6 hours here and met a few long time residents. This is a great place for relaxation and enjoyment of a unique neighborhood. The only drawback is that we were here around the Christmas holiday and some locations were very crowded with tourists.

Definitely a cool vibe around this neighborhood with beautiful apartment buildings and streetscape. A NYU district so definitely a young feel which is great. People watching at Washington Square is so much fun and if you are lucky there will be some cool street performers. A place to be seen and see.

We were fortunate to have Kevin as our tour guide. His humour and knowledge of the area made the tour most enjoyable. His little antidotes of various sites added an extra dimension to the tour and highlighted the changes that have occurred over the past 20 years. We would recommend this tour to first-time travellers to New York city, as this area has now been opened up for tourists to explore the history of musicians and actors who frequented the Village.

Excellent tour....tour guide Evans was soooo nice and proffessional! He made the tour fun and interesting.

Great place to wander around and look at all that is on offer, plenty of stores to look at, and different ethnic restaurants.

Stop by Greenwich Village for a good cup of coffee and explore this non-touristy part of Manhattan. Take a quick picture under the Arch and then sit in Washington Park for a few minutes to take in the street performers and children playing. It's a nice way to soak up a little NYC life. Plan an hour or so and make this a part of your itinerary.

this is trendy part of NYC my favourite. lots of bars and restaurants. very cool boutique shops to visit. hightly receommend

What I remember about Greenwich village was quaint,old style and interesting. I felt this is gone now and it's gone very commercial. Shame but it's still a nice place to visit.

I've spent so much time here I can't even estimate how much. Both the East and West Village are great and Washington Square is always interesting, especially on Sundays. Combine this with the nearby Chinatown.

Greenwich Village is part of the south western area of Manhattan. I would definitely recommend a visit to this area of New York City. The whole neighbourhood has a laid back vibe and there are lots of quirky little bars and cafes to visit. There are also some cool shops where you might find something a little unusual. It's the sort of area where you can just wander around get lost and immerse yourself.

Highly recommended.

A cute and friendly neighbourhood tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Manhatten. Worth a walking visit.

It has been 50 years since I was s student here at NYU, but I loved sharing this place with my French family. Washington Square Park was full of musicians, artists and chess players, and the crowds of strollers seemed to be enjoying the whole experience. We walked down MacDougal Street, which still maintains its human scale, and saw old favorites--Minetta Tavern, Monte's Italian restaurant and my favorite old cafe. Then, walking across Bleeker to the west village brought a smile to my face as so many familiar streets had not changed too much. Lots of young people everywhere and a sense of a very diverse and happy neighborhood missing in most of New York.

We got off the subway at Union Sq,and after a short walk found a Cafe where we were soon in conversation with a couple of old Village residents.One a native New Yorker and his wife from New England.They gave us information about the area and then set us on our way by walking with us past the NY Uni.to University Sq. Park.from where we walked to the Hudson River where we rested

The NY experience is different from most places that you will go. Most folks wouldn't be comfortable living there, but seeing it is an experience.

The Village has been known as one of the Bohemian, creative centers of New York City. It's been an area associated with counter-culture and avant garde artistry for decades. Some of the Village's famous residents through the years include Salvador Dali, Jackson Pollack, Andy Warhol, Robert Louis Stevenson, William Faulkner, Eugene O'Neil, Mark Twain, and many others. It was also the center for Beatnik poetry as well as jazz and folk music in the 1950s and 1960s. Some of the musical artists to start their careers in the Village include Jimi Hendrix, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, Barbra Streisand, Nina Simone, and others. The Village was the center of LGBT rights movement as the Stonewall Inn is located in the district.

Some of the main landmarks in the Village are Washington Square Park, Stonewall National Monument, Village Vanguard, Blue Note, MacDougal Street, Astor Palace Theater.

Really interesting and diverse area with a very rich cultural heritage. Area where beatniks congregated, comedians, musicians and the foundation of Stonewall. Lots of independent retailers and pop cultural reference points also

This is a pretty neighbourhood next to Soho. The village has very good choice of good restaurants.The apartments are good.The trees lined streets is pretty.

Greenwich Village is a neighbourhood of Manhattan which is South of Midtown.

It is quite a trendy area and there are lots of nice little shops and bars and restaurants dotted about. It has quite a relaxed vibe and it is a nice area to spend a day.

We’ve spent the past 9 days in NYC and even though everything is fantastic Greenwich village comes out on top for us. Wandering down Bleeker street on a Saturday you stumble across markets and fantastic restaurants. I recommend doing the Greenwich village walking tour for some real insight into the culture and history of this area.

Visit this quaint neighborhood with an eclectic mix of lifestyles and dining experiences to get a sample of the real New York. Experience the diversity that has made New York famous as a melting pot.

Took the walking tour by experience first. It was great! Our guide Steve is a native New Yorker and lives in the neighborhood. His knowledge and true life experiences made this tour most enjoyable.

This is probably one of my favourite areas of New York. You sort of find it by accident. It is quieter than some areas but full of history and beautiful buildings. We found a fantastic cafe ‘news bar’ near University place, worth a visit.

Has a nice feel to it with many tree lined streets and more of a lived in feel mixed in with some hipster vibes. It’s got some nice parks and I think it includes the High Line so give that a go too if you’re in the area.

The market is excellent especially if you’re after something to eat and there are a few quirky and random places that you’ll likely not find anywhere else.

One of the best neighborhoods we visited.

There is no way to describe all the sites and adventures you will enjoy in Greenwich Village. Go to Washington Square Park and then walk in any direction for an adventure!

Greenwich has everything! Cute shops, beautiful architecture, and few crowds! If you're in NYC, a great neighborhood to hang around!

It's hard to believe that it is still New York if you started your trip in Time Square - but this is beautiful! we walked miles, stopping off in shops and cafe's and had a thoroughly enjoyable day! Love NY!

Washington Square was a nice little oasis by the arch dedicated to our first President. Wide area to relax, play chess, meet friends. Close to location of exterior of building used for FRIENDS television show.

We visited Greenwich village twice after visit Dominique Ansel bakery, stopping at Washington Square Park, walking towards the house of Friends, and then grabbing a coffee while wandering around the neighborhood.
All in all I was not a huuuge fan, I visited new york to see skyscrapers and Greenwich village reminded me of London's or Berlin's suburbs with lower buildings and streets filled by expensive hipster restaurants and shops.
It's pleasant for a walk, but not a must if you are on a tight schedule.

I didn't know much about Greenwich village. I was surprised by the amount of cafe's specialist food stores, Bakeries and fashion outlets. Some of the architecture of peoples homes was quite nice.
Paid a visit to the 6th precinct as well which has a nice little museum a well.

Headed here after The High Line. The houses, bars and restaurants, it has a very trendy feel. It is a lovely place.

Very different from Lower Manhattan and Midtown. Looks from another era. Beautiful neighborhood. Restaurants and bars around

The Village, as known by New Yorkers, impresses with its calm and little movement, totally different from what happens a few blocks away. It has the apartment that served as a reference for the series Friends

Greenwich Village is a quite trendy area of Manhattan; nice townhouses and apartments, good range of bars and eateries, home to the Washington Memorial Arch and a great place to see those iconic NY external fire escapes.

Very pleasant area to take in the vibe of a more sedate aspect of NY life.

Greenwich Village was for many years a Bohemian hangout, the headquarters for the .1960s Counter Culture movement. Now it's one of the most expensive neighbourhoods in the United States; many artists have fled. The Village, as it is often called, still has a reputation for having liberal "live and let llive" attitudes. Althtough the process of gentrification is well advanced, it's still an area with deep LGBT roots. The Stonewall Riots in June 1969 set alight the LGBT political movement in America. The Village is in the West of Lower Manhattan. The Village is bound by the Hudson River in the West, Broadway in the East, 14th Street in the North and Houston Street in the South.

We spent a nice early afternoon in Greenwich Village during our recent visit to NYC. Our primary reason was to visit the NYU facilities, but we also enjoyed roaming the streets, having a deli lunch and ice cream treats, and stopping in Washington Square. The Village is a very cool part of this great city.

Our guide Steve knows Greenwich Village like the back of his hand. Steve was able to talk from personal experience of all the history of the village and how things have changed to make the village what it is today. Steve brought the area to life for us and made every effort to help us with recommendations that made our post tour visit also so enjoyable - eg we had delicious food at Jacks Wife Freda bistro

Diane & I passed by here several times on bus tours but never felt the need to alight & explore - we felt there were better places to visit.

So many great places to walk around NYC - Washington Square and Greenwich Village in particular - felt safe with plenty of cafes and bars to call in to.

Could have spent more time exploring the blocks of Greenwich, good cafes, bars and restaurants with plenty of choice. Pretty buildings and a nice feeling. Doesn’t feel too touristy. If I return I would explore further

When you explore the streets, you will see brick town homes nestled in between hidden bars and restaurants. This tree-lined neighborhood feels like a small town within Manhattan.

This is an unique area and nice to wander around. As always, look after your valuables as you should anywhere. Some nice places to eat and drink. Well worth a visit.

We have taken 2 food tours and 1 historical tour of this neighborhood. There is no other neighborhood like it in New York. The shops, restaurants and bars are all so unique to the area. Greenwich Village is a cannot be missed spot.

The West Village and the East Village are distinct. I recommend history tours and food tours. Just walking around is fun too ... and safe. The people watching is amazing.

This is a place to go for a leisurely stroll. There is a lot to see and many shops and restaurants, and some exquisit bars and coffee shops.

You have got to get down to the village if you are visiting NYC. Washington PArk, the Comedy Cellar the Blue Note these are iconic places that help define the Village. Grab a bite (anywhere) and a beverage of your choice and soak in one of the worlds greatest neighborhoods.

Washington Park and the arch area were bustling with activity and was really a lot of fun. Explored the primer as well to see NYU and some of the restaurants in the village. Highly recommend!

Lovely eclectic village. This is particularly true in Washington Square Park where you can see some amazing, strange things. We had a ‘birdman’, a jazz band, boys playing a ball game with a trampet, a woman making toy pigeons, people randomly exercising and more! It was great to watch it all going on!

We walked through Greenwich Village on our own and without a tour guide to explain the significance and history of what we were looking at. So to us, it was just an area filled with shops and restaurants. It is a nice area, but not sure it is worth going out of one’s way to see. The exception may be John’s pizza which the tour guide we had in Soho/Little Italy/Chinatown said is one of the few last pizza places with a coal burning stove.

The place is small but cozy. The service was prompt and polite. We had a reservation as it was my best friend’s birthday party at 26.03. The dinner included gravy meatball sliders, broiled Nova Scotia halibut, chocolate soufflé cake and a bottle of Pinot Noir – Bourgogne Rouge. It was well cooked and perfectly presented. They had decorated the table beautifully. It was a joyful evening.

We stayed at the Washington Square Hotel on the corner looking down at the park. The Triumphal Arch was our beacon at night to let us know we were home. So many great restaurants and eateries to choose from and the Chelsea Market and High Line were the perfect walking destination to burn off all those well earned calories. I can't think of a more central location than Greenwich.

Since I grew up in N.Y.C., I've been going to "the Village" for almost 60 years! Now, I've lived outside N.Y.C. longer than I lived there. But, I still consider it my 'hometown'. This neighborhood is one of the Unique N.y. venues people come from all over the world to experience at least once! Be careful, it is easy to get lost here because the streets don't conform to the usually orderly Manhattan street grid pattern!

Walking around the streets of the village is like being in a different city to the rest of Manhattan. The brownstone buildings are largely around five stories high, no skyscrapers here, it’s all on a more human scale. Great for independent shops and some fine restaurants. Definitely worth a visit, but no longer as exciting as it used to be.

We walked through our last day in New York and it was enchanting! The homes were so pretty, the streets were so clean, and it had a small town atmosphere in the middle of one of the biggest cities in America!

There is not only high rise sky scrape building in New York city but some amazing area worth to visit like Greenwich Village. It is easy to spend half day there.

Reading the Fabio Volo's books, an Italian writer-actor, I was conquered by certain corners of NY. The essence of the metropolis, here almost disappears, leaving space for relax and long walks

The Village was my favorite part of NYC. We were there for 8 days and covered all the stops, this was my favorite. So glad we stayed in the village for half of our trip. Next time I come I will stay here again. Still lively and fun but less chaotic. Charming and great food!

Greenwich Village is a world unto itself. It's a fascinating, wonderful, and colorful, and clean city within a City. My wife was born and raised in New York, yet at 40 she had never seen the Village. When I walked her about she could hardly contain herself, as she would exhibited an exuberance I rarely saw in her, and this made my heart glad. Later we spent a weekend at the Washington Square Hotel (formerly the Hotel Earle), and we felt so quaint and happy, walking the cobblestone streets and savoring exotic food and coffee. (I had first seen the Village in 1969, when I worked as a musician). In Greenwich Village, the City truly "never sleeps!" 5 Stars.

Beautiful streets, many TV shows referring to those streets. Do not miss visiting Magnolia bakery and try banana pudding! Washington park relaxing, and gorgeous pictures to take from and in all directions to capture prominent lanscaping!

A must see when visiting New York City. Plenty of great places to shop and eat. I have no issue recommending walking this neighborhood.

Each year I go to NYC. Haven't been to Greenwich Village in years. Was a drizzly, rainly day but was wonderful walking through the village and Washington Square Park. Great shoping and architecture in the Village. Great neighborhood feel.

Greenwich Village has a tremendous history as one of the centers of the 1960s counter-culture movement. It has transformed into a trendy neighborhood and offers some of the best dining and nightlife in New York. Washington Square Park with its must photographed Washington Square Arch retains some of that 60s vibe as it is filled with artists, musicians and an assortment of interesting characters. Stop by after dark to get the full experience.

Just walk around The Village, up and down the tiny historic streets, enjoy Washington Square Park, the cool shops, fun places to grab a bite to eat. You can’t lose. Give yourself a few hours to take it all in. It’s cleaner, safer, more well-kept-up than ever.

We came here for dinner a few times while we were in town and also walked around a bit. Also went to a great bar. Lots of history here, but also lots of night life and it is an upscale residential area. Charming side streets.

I love the West Village - the restaurants, the vibe and Washington Square park - even if so many merchants are finding it impossible to keep up with the rents. I used to love sitting outside and enjoying Café Espanol's pre-fix lunch with Sangria, but I heard they have closed. Still worth the visit - grab a slice or two from John's of Bleeker and eat in Washington Square Park. After enjoying some music and street performers, head up W. 4th St and check out the used books for sale near NYU.

We expected to visit Greenwich Village and it to deliver “ a village”. Perhaps we were a bit naive. It just felt like another section of New York.
We took a walking tour which I’ve reviewed separately but the streets just blended into one another, there was no real vibe or atmosphere. I guess we were expecting it to be like Hampstead in London but it didn’t deliver the same village feel, the exclusivity of independent shops or even the cleanliness.

The Village is New York iconic. NYU students running around. Washington Square Park. So much shopping and eating.

I’d always wanted to see the Village and got my chance during our first family holiday to NYC. I set off, solo, from Chelsea and walked down through West Village to Washington Square Park. What a wonderful place the park is. Genuinely boho: full of activity yet chilled at the same time. I did a geeky Dylan walking tour checking out all the spots associated with my hero (best being Jones Street), then walked up by Stonewall to see the legendary Village Vanguard. Finally, I went down MacDougall street and along Bleecker, having a beer at the Peculiar Pub before jumping on a Subway uptown. Greenwich Village is full of character and in-your-face busy. It is eclectic, unique, and has n incredible social history. Unconditionally recommended when visiting NYC.

This is a fun and happening part of town with great food places and some historic highlights. It's not to be missed when in NYC. Very popular and well known for LGBTQ attractions and people watching. The local shops and eateries provide a great variety of interesting choices and it's all easily accessible from any are of town by train/subway.

If I would live in NY it would probably be Greenwich Village (or waterside Brooklyn).
The area is relatively green and has a relaxed atmosphere with lots of students, artists and all other likes of people.

This is a nice area to walk around for a little bit but I didn't spend that much time here. I stopped off at the building used as the exterior for Monica's apartment in Friends, and sat people watching for a bit in Washington Square Park.

This is a very good neighbourhood. Lots of good restaurants around here also the Washington square park.

This is not a prime tourist area with many famous monuments, landmarks and view points to encounter. Instead, this is a great central neighborhood to encounter every day life.
We walked all the way from Chinatown to here, zigzaging many streets, taking almost three hours. Many residential bldgs, cafes, restaurants, art galleries,...great area to feel Big apple's vibe.

More of a community, people actually live here, than the business and tourist areas of mid town and Times Square. A great walking area, so much history, lots of bars, restaurants, music; everything you want for lifestyle activities.Make sure you go to Washington Square, one of New York's better squares.

There is so much to see and do down in the Village. You must go walk through Washington Square park. It is even gorgeous at night. Wander around the village and pay attention to all the homes as there are many original buildings still there. Instead of going to one of the well known restaurants, just walk around and pick something that looks good. If it is NYC and surviving, it has to be good. Make sure wherever you eat has an A safety rating and you will be fine. ENJOY!

You may decide to go there for a special restaurant or iconic jazz club, but don't miss browsing the shops and best of all, a stroll through Washington Square Park after sundown - lively and fun with music and happy people

The place to be seen. Nice park and fountains. We saw a performer who "blended in" with the Arch. Looked like he was part of the stone blocks...

A trip to NYC is not complete without visiting Greenwich Village. So much to see, depending upon the weather, of course. Great cafes and unusual little stores, Christopher St, “Alphabet City” to the East, NYU’s campus buildings, Washington Square Park and the grand archway, outstanding comedy clubs, great restaurants, nice boutiques, historic buildings, delightful brownstones, superb falafel, and great people watching! Just take the subway to Christopher St and start zigzag-wandering east... so much to see! Enjoy!

We did a self-guided tour down Bleeker Street in Greenwich Village on our Spring Break trip to New York, and loved the walkable neighborhood, the selection of local shops, stores, and restaurants, and historic buildings.

Roaming will take you under the arches and through the streets. Wander the "campus" of NYU which you will find in almost every building here. Sit and listen to the street players and singers. THIS is New York

This is a great part of the city. A Lot of cozy places and not so busy. The park is a very good place to relax.

I was so glad we took the drive here. The neighborhood is peaceful and interesting. You'll see the building Friends was in too! There's plenty of shopping and dining and of course people watching. We enjoyed Washington Square Park which is a must see - maybe sit and enjoy coffee while listening to the many street performers. There's an interesting history here so look it up before going.

This must-see in Manhattan, from an architectural point of view, is unique. And then walk through those narrow streets where there are some tall, thin houses, small parks and some economically accessible restaurants.

We stayed here at the Washington Square Park Hotel and discovered how fun the Village is. Lots of great restaurants, shops and parks. It's a nice respite from the urban canyons of Midtown. My daughter and her family live here so it's fun to visit.

Suggest the Original Walking Food Tour of the Village - fantastic 3 hour tour of the food and architecture of the Village.

There are some fabulous shops and restaurants to see and visit in Greenwich village and its nice to walk through on your way to Ground zero, Wall St tetc.

This was our first time exploring the Village and it didn’t disappoint. The West Village was particularly inviting with cute tree-lined streets, brownstone homes, and shops and restaurants tucked in on many blocks.

East Village was a little bit tired and worn-looking and not somewhere I’d go at night or spend much time.

The Greenwich Village precinct is such an iconic and historical area of New York City, in particular Manhattan. We only got to immerse ourself briefly in the shops but more importantly in the amazing bars and restaurants

Take a stroll around Washington Square Park and the head off to stroll around the Village. Here quirky shops and every type of food are on offer. Take Bleecker Street as the main artery and browse, people watch and just chill! From the Piano player in the Park to unmissable Mac and Cheese in Murray’s CheeseBar the Village is a respite from the hustle and bustle of Midtown, and hopefully always will be!

We had this as a key place to visit during our stay in NYC. It didn’t disappoint. Nice to wander round and some lovely older style NYC townhouses down typical style NY side streets. Lots of good restaurants around. We ate in Olio e Pui for lunch which was fantastic. Lots of interesting history in the area.

Since I was a young person, I have always been captivated by this very historical park.

I have seen it evolved and turn into a real nice neighborhood haven. It has fenced larks for little children complete with slides and swings and outfitted with gym climbing structure.

The arch is like a mini version of Paris’es Arch d’ Triomomphe. The fountain is beautiful and the atmosphere is very lively.

You will hear guitar playing, trombones, etc... at Christmas time they hold tree lighting and caroling. They have new plants. Spider web area for children to climb. Enches to sit on and enjoy the day. Artists around. People play chess.

Lovely area of Manhattan just to take a stroll around away from the crowds. Some really pretty streets and houses that all look expensive!

A wonderful holiday overseas.
This neighborhood was one of my favorites. Elegant, surprising.
Who knows if I will be able to see it again one day

Greenwich village is a very nice neighborhood on West Manhattan. Buildings with its small exterior stairs, independent entrances and this typicality that we see in many American series. A quiet and pleasant area, residential. It feels good to walk around and get out of the hubbub of the city

Lots of little quaint shops, some higher end, but many that we don't see in TX. We visited this area most of the time that we were in NY.

Washington Square Park is a great place to just sit and watch the world go by. There're always some interesting people walking by and if you're lucky there may be music, even dancing. Surrounding area has got plenty of great cafes and eateries.

Visiting this area, seeing all it has to offer, is truly amazing. It’s full of trendy restaurants and bars, as well as bespoke fashion shops, alongside beautiful residential housing, I understand what the appeal is here.

The weather was unfortunately a little bit cold ... but the tour was very interesting and Nathan knows a lot of very amazing stories about this neighbourhood.

It is a well preserved neighborhood in New York City. Thanks to some activists who prevented the demolition of the village for some express way. It is now filled with great cafes, an University and some magnificent parks. Most of these parks are maintained by neighborhood volunteers. A magnificent place to spent a day walking looking at facades.

The Village is full of energy. Many places to eat and visit. We had a wonderful lunch at one of their bistro's and visited book stores, boutiques and enjoyed the many street entertainers. The arch is marvelous. If you want to rest there are many places to lay back and get your breath.

i used to live here, and still miss it. it is pretty and full of varieties of foods, shops, places, theaters, movie houses, and people of all sorts. it is lovely in spring and great for a summer walk. many of the building near the park are now owned by NYU

Huge parks and truly a beautiful neighborhood. Safe to walk around, and a plethora of things to see and do here. I would highly recommend strolling through to check the scene.

My dads family grew up in Greenwich Village so I have visited the neighborhood alot over the years. A lot has changed, some or the better, but yet it still has that nice small neighborhood feel, with nice little restaurants, bars and pubs. It is a desired place to live and has interesting small streets in which you can really get lost if not paying attention.

Great place to wander. Lots to do and see and restaurants. Not as funky as it used to but worth a visit.

We did a Free Tours by Foot walking tour of Greenwich Village and it was wonderful. Such an amazing place. We got a good overview and explanations of the history and visited the highlights of the area.

Lots to do and see in this area, little Italy, NYU and Washington square, fun place and what lots of people think of when the think of NYC !

We wandered through Greenwich Village and admired the eclectic range of buildings and shops that we passed on our way through. The village was relatively quiet, perhaps because it was raining that day. The Washington Square Arch at the end of the walk was an interesting piece of history to encounter.

You will love the beautiful houses and the stunning architecture here. Places you might recognise from movies.
Unfortunately, the area is also quite run down, and there are drug addicts everywhere, hanging around the park and streets, openly using drugs.
Very disappointing.

So many people of art lived and worked here. From Edgar Poe to Bob Dylan. Russian-American Nobel prize winner Brodsky spent a few years on Morton Street. So full of life, you must go to jazz and/or night club, if you are not a fan of that - just eat something new and stroll...

If you're a free-spirited type, artistic, cultural and able to interact easily; the 'The Village' is one place you really need to visit....or if you can afford it, spend some days when you're in New York; about the best place in New York City to make friends and strike up acquaintances easily!
From Washington Square Park, where you can just sit and watch people, listen to street jazz, poetry, view or buy street arts on display, etc to the array of 24hour wine bars, like Amelie on W.8 Street, Knickerbocker Bar and Grill at University Place; the village is known for it's Bohemian (Gypsie) styled people, lots of students in this vicinity as the NYU colleges litter the environs; lots of artist, poets, musicians,celebrities etc
You'll always find a large variety of restaurants with food to meet all taste and also quite affordable; they're a lots of bars, lounges,and clubs to meet every taste

If there is such a thing as a relaxed part of Manhattan then I suppose it could only be Greenwich Village. By comparison to up and midtown this is only moderately manic. There are some nice bars and restaurants but you will pay handsomely for what you get. We preferred to look around and dine elsewhere.

So Greenwich Village is just a small part of a few communities here as you have the Soho district and Tribeca. The restaurants around this area are not badly priced and nice food. Its a less busy suburb of NYC with streets lines with trees. One thing too note about this area is the filming of Ghost Busters! Yes you can see the actual fire house from the film here. Their are no actual tours believe it or not but with google maps you will find it. Their is a museum but it was not open when we went. This is a full day out exploring all these suburbs so get your walking shoes on.....Or just catch the metro.

Greenwich Village is world famous as home to creative types, including artists and musicians. Now very expensive, the Village is one of the upscale areas of New York where living is at its best, with a now diverse population of students, professionals, artists, and all types of New Yorkers who can float the high rent in the Village. Great restaurants, bars, and hang outs including the great Washington Square park.

During the 60s, the Village was essentially where I lived,and it still has he last vapors of the excitement and variety that made it attractive in those years. The arch in the square still has the resonance that made and makes it a hub for NYU students, dog walkers, table chess players, lost souls and found.

Beautiful neighbourhood with Washington Square Park as one of the highlights. Just take a seat in the park and look arround. Besides that: have a look at the 'Friends Appartment' (from the series). It is located in Greenwhich!

A great place to see the 'real' NYC, as most people live here. It reminded me of parts of Sydney, Australia. Great little pubs and clubs for a night on the tins. Must visit in both day and night!

Our first experience visiting Greenwich Village was via a food tour. I highly recommend this approach to visit this area of NYC. After which we (wife and friends) walked around the area and visited the village the next day for dinner. This is a pretty peaceful area of NYC. It is packed full of restaurants, shops and open areas. However, keep in mind this area is one of our more "exclusive" areas of NYC. So, if you do not mind the reminder that you have to have big bucks to live in the Village - then visit. It is a must visit area for me.

For my families first visit to Greenwich, we were impressed by the cute cafes that lined the streets of Hudson. This area is not as busy as other tourist spots of Manhattan, and we could easily walk there. Perhaps if you have been to NYC before and were looking for something new and more quiet this is the place for you.

Nice, interesting area for a stroll. Washington Square Park is a great place to sit & relax for a while.

For a real taste of New York, you must go down to the Village, walk through the narrow streets and appreciate this very special historical area! Admire the buildings, sit by the Fountain and watch people, feed the pigeons and reflect at all around you. I lived in the East Village in the early 70’s and the West Village later for many years and yes, the ambiance and the clubs have changed but the soul is still there.

I recommend walking along Bleecker Street for a sampling of Greenwich Village views.
At the North-west start of Bleecker Street there is Abingdon Square and at first a series of high-end designer boutiques. But as you continue south-eastward on Bleecker you will find more local character with food shops and bakeries between 6th ad 7th avenues. After 6th Avenue your walk will take you past addtional local shops, restaurants, and now clubs where many celebrities made their mark (such as 1960's famous folk singers and stand-up comedians)..Eventually, Bleecker St. will lead you across Broadway and deliver you to the edge of the East Village at The Bowery. If you walk downtown on one of the little tributary streets just before The Bowery (such as Elizabeth Street one block before The Bowery) you will find interesting shops and eateries in a tree-lined quaint setting.

The epicenter of the city's 1960s counterculture movement, the tree-lined streets of Greenwich Village are now a hub of popular cafes, bars and restaurants. Jazz clubs and Off-Broadway Theaters can also be found amid the brownstones and New York University buildings. At its heart is Washington Square Park, where people mingle around the central plaza. Rainbow flags attest to the neighborhood's LGBT-friendly vibe.

Lovely feeling, interesting residents, buildings and atmosphere.
Just need to wander around to get the feel of th place.

What a lovely tradition New Yorkers have with the annual community caroling on Christmas Eve. One of the highlights of our trip was crowded around the beautiful tree, singing with strangers at the top of our lungs, true Christmas spirit!

This was just amazing! Delicious food and perfect portion sizes, incredible, knowledgeable tour guide ( Stephen) and tons of laughs and fun along the way. Highly recommend this trip to anyone looking to experience a taste of the offerings of Greenwich village!

We accessed this tour via the New York pass. Jenny our tour guide was fabulous. She had great knowledge of the areas history and hotspots. Very enjoyable! Thanks Jenny

Manhattan is so awesome to explore and enjoy all the different cultures and food Greenwich is known for being gay, etc, but the people who live there are always very nice

A bright spot in the City--lots to see and lots to follow--photo ops everywhere! Easy to find. A great Selfie spot. FREE!

Had a wonderful time good info big portions for food tasting so don’t eat before the tour . Our guide was fun and was sp knowledgeable. Glad we went

Lots to see and do hear, side streets with shops and cafes, take outs, the main park area has men playing chess, street entertainers, a mixed culture of people hear but very safe

There are several areas like this in NYC with character that it is so good to wander around in and just absorb the vibe.

We enjoyed our walk through Greenwich Village a lot.

There is so much to do in NYC and the problem is fitting it all in it is virtually impossible. Make sure that you prioritise what you want to do. This is another part of NYC you need to visit.

A great meeting point for the young and not so young. A place to chill out, hear some street music and watch the world go by.

Such a lovely place, it's so nice and cosy, the buildings are adorable, oh and if you're a Friends fan, the 'flat' is there as well. Lots to do in terms of food and drinks, oh and you get a nice view of the Empire State Building too!
If you're in NYC deffo go to Greenwich

Everybody loves this small town neighborhood in down town Manhattan with its little coffee shops, restaurants and nice strolls down the streets. A place you feel at home in, far from the high risers in mid town and financial districts.

Much of the village is made up of human scale, low-rise, older properties with narrower streets than the broad avenues, and is full of character. Here you will find the narrowest house in New York (I met a lady who claimed that she used to own the property!), many restuarants and retail outlets. I, particularly wanted to see Washington Square. The Square features in a few PG Wodehouse novels when it was regarded as rather bohemian and a bit 'outre' for anyone in society! The square occupies quite a large space in this tightly packed area and is full of activity. I was there late afternoon and saw buskers, a man creating wonderful bubbles, a puppet dancing on top of a mini grand piano to name a few. It has, of course a wonderful triumphal arch to one side and a large fountain at its heart (a couple of girls had just climbed out of the pool when I arrived - it must have been a 'dare').
Well worth having a stroll of this interesting part of New York.

We wandered around Greenwich Village and take in the scenery it was fascinating and amazing. So much to see and do

If you are looking for a nice part of the city to stay and explore, nothing beats Greenwich Village. Terrific shopping and restaurants as well as parks for hanging out and enjoying the outdoors on a nice day. Washington Square Park is terrific and acts as the "quad" of NYU so there is always something going on. Highly recommend!

I just love this area. I really do. It is so cool and bohemian and great on a sunny day but with a nip in the air. The bars, restaurants and cafes are great, you are really spoilt for choice.
You could spend all day and night here, next time I will.

Always fun to come here as there are so many charming tree-lined streets. You will find many good restaurants and fun bars. it's an area well-served by public transit. It's used to be very much a village, a special corner of the city. Over-gentrification changed that, lots of unique businesses got priced out. But the area retains its charm and is still a lot of fun.

Very nice neighborhood. Looks like a small village with Christopher park, "the cage", Cherry lane", Washington square, Friends apartment...
Hang out one afternoon. I recommend

When you walk through this neighborhood it doesn't seem like you're in NY.
It is a beautiful and very quiet neighborhood with the typical constructions of the elevated entrances to the buildings and a basement as they appear in hundreds of movies and series.
Highly recommended to loosen cement and NY noise

We purposely went to New York so that we could watch the parade. You need to get there early to get a good spot, but the parade covers a large area so plenty of places to watch it from. We spoke to people who explained that we were actually near to where the parade finished, so stayed where we were due to the amount of people, it is so crowded it is hard to walk, and you do get a bit shoved around if your not careful. A lot of people dress up to watch the parade so you see some interesting sights ha ha. You Know when the parade is near as you hear the band playing, and hear the cheers and clapping and overall excitement of the crowd. The parade was wonderful, people dressed up, firemen and police parading and gigantic puppets. The colours and music were fab and the atmosphere was buzzing. It really is worth seeing... Plus its free

One of NYC's glorious historic districts, full of lovely old buildings and stories, but also full of great restaurants, cafes, bars and clubs: Fun! Great place to wander around with no direction.

One of my favourite neighbourhoods in NY. Plenty of green picturesque streets with cute houses. Carry Bradshaw's house located here as well.

We took a walking guided tour of Greenwich with Kevin who was very knowledgeable.

Would highly recommend this visit with all its history and culture.

the charmy and lovable streets in lover manhattan full of nice building, bar, restaurants and strange folks

On a recent trip to NYC, we stopped at Washington Square Park. The arch is beautiful, and very picture worthy. There is always something going on, like singers, jugglers, etc. This is even in the winter months! It's a fun place and a short walk to Joe's pizza for l
lunch or a snack. The NYU kids are always around, making it a great place to see. Lots of great shopping and restaurants nearby.

I explored the Village this afternoon. I've walked down 7th Ave through the neighborhood but never went deep into the neighborhood. Many brownstones and charming buildings. There is a warm, trendy vibe in this neighborhood. I will admit, I did get lost at one point. The streets are not set up in a grid.

We just went on the outskirts of Greenwich Village when we went to see the NYU Campus and Washington Park. Next time when we go back we hope to go deeper into the Village.

Greenwich Village is very quirky but so unique. You must see the Friends building if you are a fan. That was surreal but good.

For a real slice of NYC life, visiting Greenwich Village is a must, with its beautiful tree lined streets, wonderful architecture and small town feel. Walk the streets where Bob Dylan and his fellow folk music contemporaries played and lived, visit the funky East Village, with its eclectic shops, restaurants and bars, and get the real "flavor" of NYC. Just fantastic

Nice area for a walk. I went in the morning and it was quiet. I loved seeing the Friends apartment as well as the sex & the city one.

Best walk in the entire city is Bleecker St from Bleecker Playground near Magnolia Bakery all the way to Laguardia Place. Be sure to include the parallel blocks like Bedford and West 4th and the surrounding streets like Christopher, Jones, Cornelia, etc and then end up relaxing at Washington Sq Park.
So many old school favorites and new shops to try. If you do it right you can spend all day in just this area.

From Washington Square rounded by all the buildings of the NYU to Macdougall street, ther is a lot of coffee shops and bars and restaurants. The atmosphere is really friendly!

Washington Square park is a superb little park to explore at night. In the nearby area, there are so many streets, restaurants, bars, comedy/jazz clubs and shops to explore. It epitomizes a cool yet somewhat down-to-earth vibe. Next visit in NYC, we're staying near here.

Can't share experience here as it was Halloween and there was yet another terror attack on Halloween so we could not go as we too terrified knowing people had been killed that day
But we had gone through it before the attack and it was lovely just such a shame we couldn't go back for the parade later

A quieter part of NYC between downtown and midtown west from the Washington square. Primary a student and art area with brick house blocks. Give yourself a couple of hours to explore this great neighborhood - no tourist attractions at all, but rather ordinary every day local life.

We always have to visit the Village on each of our trips to NYC as it is such a slice of history of NYC!

a beautiful place to make pictures, remember paris ( triumph arc). Good neighborhood to walk and spend time

I went to the Washington square on a Sunday there were so many people and dogs having fun along with a marching band that was going through the park playing music. Great place just to relax and have a good time.

Greenwich, especially Washington Plaza, seems like a small college town encapsulated by New York city. Manhattan college is there so that should be not much of a surprise. The Plaza is really nice and filled with students, street performers and street food. Somebody was shooting a movie while we were there. The streets are relatively narrow and tree lined. with shops, restaurants and student housing all over. We felt very safe there. The busses run up and down the island and there are subway stops for the red line and green line.

playing under the archway, under light rain - that was my first glimpse of this place.

The second visit, it was a sunny day and many people were out enjoying the fine weather, playing chess, just kicking the ball, what ever!

Stroll and enjoy the many diversions, shops, restaurants, bars and beautiful tree-lined residential streets. At night the Village comes alive with busy clubs and restaurants, a destination. Can be crowded.

Greenwich Village is a neighborhood on the west of Manhattan Island. It is often just called "the Village" "The Village" is famous as a centre for the arts in North America. Among the ground-breaking artistic movements that began here are Abstract Expressionism, the Beat Poets and Modern Sculpture. The Village is indeed a village, it's well worth exploring.

This is a superb place to visit, full of shops, cafe’s and restaurants with Greenwich park close by.

One of New York's iconic neighborhoods. There are many locations that go beyond simple tourism but are a must for every city dreamer. We know many views from movies (Washington Square, Friends' Palace, etc.) others are equally interesting, for those lucky enough to book the tour with a guide who takes you to hidden corners. Recommended stop at Caffè Reggio, a cult place for New York VIPs and their artists

Always enjoy the Gold Coast. Great restaurants and shops. Also, the transportation options are fantastic. Easy walking distance to the hiline, Soho, Noho, West Village, Union Square etc.

This is a lively part of New York City with a lot of smaller buildings, nice streets and lovely small parks.

I love this area of the city. More real New York, quirky shops, loads of cafes, does have the “friends” building along with Washington Square Park

The village is a great place to explore. So many cool areas, shops, and restaurants in this historic area.

Nice change to get out of the hustle and crouds of NYC. Lots of nice little shops and restaurants and so much history. You can do your own walking tour that tells you about the top 10 places to see and the history behind it if you just google it.

i you are into american tv shows based in newyork you will love this neighbourhood. enjoyed shopping, eating and just walking around

Great place to live and send your children to school. There’s always something happening here, even if it’s the middle of the week in February during a snow storm. People watching is great. Food is great. Music is great. Haven for liberals and intellectuals.

This is a lovely neighborhood to walk around. The brown stone step apartment blocks are so like the typical tv show scenes. Lovely quiet streets. Nice place to live and visit.

Greenwich Village has a great history and is a must stop destination while visiting Manhattan. The brownstones are very well kept, and also very expensive to purchase!
We enjoyed our tour around the neighborhood, and our lunch here.

Filled with so many resturants, bars, cafes - its a great place to explore. It also has some places to watch stand-up comdey

vibrant at its best especially washington square with the arch of triumph remembering the champ elysee of paris. always some one plays there and the fountain offer a breeze and relief on hot summer days. excellent to walk and take a rest undrneath the arch. vibrant at its best

No longer a center of anything particularly original, formative, groundbreaking, or avant garde, Greenwich Village is nevertheless a pleasant place to walk around, to hear exciting jazz--there are half a dozen first-rate clubs, foremost of all the venerable Village Vanguard--and to dine: Choose from more than 300 restaurants, many of them among the city's first tier. While gentrification has pushed out most of small shops that gave the Village life and character, pockets still exist, particularly in the West Village. It's the country's first historic district, which has kept what it largely looks like the same since the 1970s. A great walk might start at Sheridan Square, across from Village Cigar on Seventh Avenue and above the Christopher Street No. 1 stop, travel northwest on Fourth Street to West 12th Street, left to Abingdon Square, south a block to Bleeker Street, left on Bleecker all the way to LaGuardia Place, then north to Washington Square. Along the way you can fill your senses with the Village past, present, and future.

Bleecker Street, Christopher Street: such interesting buildings. Had to stop and read all the postings outside The Bitter End. So much history. Washington Square Park beautiful as always.

Great little area but absolutly beautiful at night. Very cute park and many great restarants in the area

Was here for the connection with the man! walk the streets, sit in the bars, or the park and listen to live music-a treat!

I had the best day in New York just walking around the streets of Greenwich Village. It's actually a stunning area so cozy and gorgeous!

If You ask Me where will Be My favorite place to live, I absolutely reply in the Greenwich Village(said GRAENICH!) This arch, for example is One of the nicest place that I went in my life. I prefere this than the Paris...Really. Smaller but I prefere the Washington Square in My Lovely Space in NYC... the Greenwich Village. Know it, walk it. And after tell Me if You are agree!!!

The famous New York village
An air of St Germain des pres
Bobo atmosphere
Bars, restaurants, shops
Very cool atmosphere

Students were "let loose" to explore and found cool sneakers, singular tourist stuff and very friendly folks in NYC.
We had almost 200 kids who did not get lost and found special treasures.

A really special place in NY. It is like the time has stopped. The heart of entertainment, a neighborhood full of bars and restaurants.

Good pizza, less crowded, fun, relaxed side to the city.. Washington park public bathrooms were horrendous, puddles of urine everywhere.

Baby grand piano in the park, 4 pc horn band,a fountain that welcomes people in to cool off. Green space, dancers, vendors, ice cream, guitars players, families.
A place your shouldn't miss

Washington Square Park and small secret streets nearby (Washington Mews, MacDougal Alley), Blue Note Jazz Club, Village Vanguard. Bohemian and somehow chic at the same time.

Just take off and follow your nose and wander through the streets. So much to see, as well as the people watching if you get a chance to sit down. Great selection of shops, bars, cafes and places to eat.

Greenwich Village is a very trendy, arty, bohemian, softer and greener side of New York. Filled with trendy artisan bakers, quirky shops, unusual restaurants - it is a pleasant change to the hustle and bustle of the rest of New York City. The apartment buildings are smaller , architecturally interesting and slightly old fashioned. You can easily spend a day walking through the tree lined streets at a leaisurely pace looking at the shops and stopping for coffee at a trendy café or lunch or dinner at a trendy restaurant.

Went back three times in a 4 day visit. Great shops, restaurants and bars. Very relaxed area. Take your time, walk around...smell the coffee. Tree lined streets are nice after visiting other parts of Manhattan. Bleaker Street may be one of my favorite in NY. Coffee shop, meat market, cheese shop, olive oil shop, bar and restaurant...and that’s in one block.

I suspect that most people visiting NYC will head straight to Midtown, Times Sq and Central Park, and rightly so, they should not be missed. However if you want a taste of a more relaxed and local weekend experience, then head into the village. Yes there are tourists here also but Washington Park, Bleeker and Christopher St give you a very different day out. We saw acrobats, street dance, jazz in the park, chess players and a gay protest group singing show songs. The cafe's, restaurants and bars are abundant and bohemian and the sense of musical history abounds. The cops on duty were really friendly and helpful and even agreed to an impromptu sing along in the park. Don't leave until you have been into the village

Walked here from East 45th street! Lovely memorial, the park is beautiful, bubble entertainer there when we visited who had all the children enthralled and some of the adults