Top things to do within walking distance of Hyatt Regency Times Square
Hyatt Regency Times Square sits at 1605 Broadway, a block from Times Square and in the Theater District, so walking to Broadway shows, the TKTS red steps, and Times Square sights is straightforward. Within a short walk you can also reach Rockefeller Center/Top of the Rock, Fifth Avenue shopping, and an entrance to Central Park.
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Times Square and Broadway (right outside the hotel)
Hyatt Regency Times Square is located on Broadway between 48th and 49th Streets, putting the neon core of Times Square and many Broadway theatres just steps from the front door.
This makes evening theatre runs easy: you can walk to nearby houses such as the Ambassador Theatre and Walter Kerr Theatre, and plan pre- or post-show drinks back at the hotel.
- Times Square: a short walk from the hotel
- Broadway theatres (Ambassador, Walter Kerr and others): about one block away
- TKTS red steps and discount-ticket booth: down the block from the hotel
| What to do | Why it’s handy |
|---|---|
| Buy same-day Broadway tickets at TKTS | TKTS red steps are within easy walking distance |
| See a Broadway show | Many theatres are a one-block walk |
| Times Square photo stop | Immediate access after leaving the hotel |
CUE 48: hotel dining and bar
CUE 48 is the Hyatt’s all-day restaurant and bar on the lobby level, serving modern American, New York–inspired dishes and craft cocktails from breakfast through late night.
The restaurant and Cue48 Bar are convenient for pre- or post-theatre meals and drinks without leaving the building.
- Breakfast buffet: daily from 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM
- Grab & Go breakfast option: 6:30 AM–12:30 PM
- All‑day dining (lunch/dinner/late night): starts at 12:30 PM
- Cue48 Bar craft cocktails: pours from 12:30 PM until close
| Service | Typical hours |
|---|---|
| Breakfast buffet | 6:30 AM – 11:30 AM |
| All‑day menu (lunch/dinner/late night) | From 12:30 PM |
| Bar service | 12:30 PM – close |
Rockefeller Center, Top of the Rock and nearby museums
Rockefeller Center and Top of the Rock are within easy walking distance—sources cite roughly a 9-minute walk and about 0.3 miles to the observation deck respectively.
You can also reach attractions such as the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), Madame Tussauds, the New York Public Library, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral on foot from the hotel.
- Top of the Rock / Rockefeller Center: about a 9-minute walk
- Museum of Modern Art (MoMA): a short walk
- Madame Tussauds Wax Museum: within walking distance
| Attraction | Walking note |
|---|---|
| Top of the Rock / Rockefeller Center | Approximately 0.3 miles / about a 9-minute walk |
| MoMA | Short walk from the hotel |
| Madame Tussauds | Short walk from the hotel |
Central Park and Fifth Avenue shopping
An entrance to Central Park is cited as about a 5-minute walk from the hotel, making it easy to add a park stroll or a short run to your day.
Fifth Avenue shopping and flagship stores are also walkable from the Hyatt, so you can pair museum visits or a park stop with nearby retail.
- Central Park entrance: roughly a 5-minute walk
- Fifth Avenue shopping: within walking range from the hotel
- Combine a park walk with nearby sightseeing for an efficient route
| Activity | How to use it from the hotel |
|---|---|
| Morning run or walk in Central Park | Leave via the nearest park entrance about five minutes away |
| Window-shopping on Fifth Avenue | Walk from hotel and add stops at major flagship stores |
| Quick museum stop plus park time | MoMA or NYPL followed by a Central Park stroll |
Transit connections: subways, Penn Station and Port Authority
The Times Square–42nd Street subway complex is a short walk from the hotel and provides extensive connections (N, Q, R, W, 1, 2, 3, 7, A, C, E and the S shuttle to Grand Central).
The Port Authority Bus Terminal is about a 10-minute walk; Penn Station and Grand Central Terminal are within roughly a 20-minute walk, making regional and airport rail/bus connections accessible on foot.
- Times Square–42nd Street: multiple lines and the busiest subway complex in NYC
- Port Authority Bus Terminal: about a 10-minute walk
- Penn Station and Grand Central: roughly 20-minute walks
| Transit hub | Walking note |
|---|---|
| Times Square–42nd Street subway complex | Short walk; served by many lines including 1/2/3, N/Q/R/W, 7, A/C/E and S |
| Port Authority Bus Terminal | About a 10-minute walk |
| Penn Station / Grand Central | Roughly a 20-minute walk |
On-site fitness and hotel services to support your explorations
Hyatt Regency Times Square has an on-site fitness center; the hotel’s destination fee includes access to one daily fitness class six days a week.
The hotel also provides 24-hour front desk service, multilingual staff, porter/luggage assistance, express check-out, free Wi‑Fi in rooms and public areas, and concierge support to help with show tickets and local directions.
- Fitness center on site; one daily group fitness class included via the destination fee (six days/week)
- Free in-room and public-area Wi‑Fi
- 24-hour front desk, porter service and concierge support
| Service | Note |
|---|---|
| Fitness class | One daily class included (six days per week) via destination fee |
| Wi‑Fi | Complimentary in rooms and public areas |
| Front desk & concierge | 24-hour service for tickets, directions, luggage |
