Neighborhood guide for the Lena Horne Theatre

Where the Lena Horne Theatre sits in Midtown

The Lena Horne Theatre is located at 256 West 47th Street in New York, right among the Broadway houses around Times Square. This puts you within a short walk of major attractions, dining, and hotels, so you can plan your pre- and post-show time without needing additional transportation. Use this page to get oriented, then check the dedicated directions, parking, restaurants, attractions, and places to stay guides for deeper planning.

Quick dining options steps from the theatre

You can find several places to eat or grab a drink within roughly a block of the theatre, which makes it realistic to sit down or pick something up before heading to your seats. Compare these nearby spots by distance and style, then use the Lena Horne Theatre restaurants guide if you need more detail.

• Trattoria TrecoloriAbout 15 m away, restaurant just off 47th Street
• The Mean FiddlerAbout 28 m away, bar close to the theatre entrance
• Carve: Unique SandwichAbout 51 m away, restaurant for a quick bite
• StarbucksAbout 60 m away, café for coffee or a light snack
• Rum HouseAbout 65 m away, bar within a short walk
• Gui SteakhouseAbout 67 m away, restaurant near the theatre
• Friedman'sAbout 86 m away, restaurant a brief walk away
• PongsriAbout 89 m away, restaurant within easy walking distance

Attractions you can pair with a show

Because the Lena Horne Theatre sits so close to Times Square, it is easy to combine your performance with nearby sights or a short walk through Midtown. Use this list to gauge what is realistically walkable before or after your event, then see the Lena Horne Theatre nearby attractions guide for more ideas.

• Francis P. DuffyAround 190 m away, an attraction near Times Square
• Times SquareAround 211 m away, major Midtown attraction
• Ramone Aponte ParkAround 265 m away, small park within walking distance
• McGraw-Hill ParkAround 338 m away, park near office towers
• Paparazzi Dogman and RabbitwomanAround 338 m away, public attraction
• Museum of BroadwayAround 339 m away, museum focused on Broadway
• Ripley's Believe It or Not!Around 409 m away, attraction a few blocks from the theatre
• Madame Tussauds New YorkAround 434 m away, museum with wax figures in the Times Square area

Hotels in the surrounding Times Square area

If you are staying overnight, several hotels are located in the same general Midtown neighborhood as the Lena Horne Theatre. Exact walking times will depend on the route you choose, but these properties are commonly associated with the Times Square and Broadway area. For more detail on distance and comparison, use the Lena Horne Theatre places to stay guide.

• Paramount HotelHotel in New York near the Times Square theatre district
• The Hotel Edison NYCHotel in New York associated with the Broadway area
• The Gallivant Times SquareHotel in New York in the Times Square vicinity
• Cambria HotelHotel in New York with access to Midtown attractions
• Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times SquareHotel in New York near Times Square
• Hilton Garden InnHotel in New York in the broader Midtown area

Parking and getting your bearings on arrival

Driving into this part of Midtown is possible, but you will usually rely on nearby garages rather than street parking. Icon Parking is one local parking facility you can consider when planning your trip. Because individual garage operations can change, check current details directly with the facility or through a parking service. For route options, transit tips, and more parking choices around West 47th Street, use the Lena Horne Theatre directions and Lena Horne Theatre parking guides.

• Icon ParkingParking facility in the neighborhood around the theatre

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the neighborhood around Lena Horne Theatre like?

Lena Horne Theatre sits in New York, with nearby dining and attractions such as Trattoria Trecolori, The Mean Fiddler, Carve: Unique Sandwich, Starbucks, Francis P. Duffy, Times Square. Compare restaurants, transit, parking, and places to stay when planning your visit.

Should I plan extra time around the venue?

Yes. Event crowds, restaurant timing, transit, parking, and post-show exits can all affect your schedule.