Neighborhood Guide for New World Stages: Stage 5

Where New World Stages: Stage 5 sits in Midtown

New World Stages: Stage 5 is located at 340 West 50th Street in New York, in the Midtown area between the Theater District and Hell’s Kitchen. You are a short walk from major Broadway houses to the east and a dense cluster of restaurants and bars along 8th and 9th Avenue to the south and west. Use this page to get a quick sense of what is around the venue, then jump to the dedicated directions, parking, restaurants, nearby attractions, and places to stay guides for deeper planning.

Parking near New World Stages: Stage 5

There is no on-site garage listed for New World Stages: Stage 5, but several parking facilities sit within walking distance on the surrounding blocks. Compare a few options in advance, then use the dedicated parking guide for more detail and mapping.

• West 50th Street garageOn West 50th Street near the venue, structured parking a short walk away
• 851 8th Avenue garageAlong 8th Avenue, a few blocks from the theater
• 790 8th Avenue garageAnother 8th Avenue option within walking distance
• 257 West 47th Street garageEast of the venue toward the Theater District
• West 46th Street garageSouth of the venue off 9th Avenue area
• West 54th Street garageNorth of the venue toward Columbus Circle area

Quick food and drink options within a short walk

The blocks around West 50th Street give you many choices for a pre- or post-show bite. You will find casual spots very close to the venue as well as sit-down restaurants along 8th and 9th Avenue. For a fuller rundown, see the New World Stages: Stage 5 restaurants guide; here are a few names to get your bearings.

• Barking DogOn West 49th Street, about 60 meters from the venue
• Don AntonioOn West 50th Street, roughly 60 meters away
• StarbucksOn West 49th Street, around 70 meters from the theater
• The Blue Dog Cookhouse & BarAlong West 50th Street, about 75 meters away
• Churrascaria PlataformaOn West 49th Street, under 100 meters from the venue
• Dolly VardenOn West 51st Street, under 100 meters north
• ViceVersaOn West 51st Street, just over 100 meters away
• IppudoOn West 51st Street, a little over 100 meters from the venue

Attractions and parks around the theater

Staying near New World Stages: Stage 5 puts you close to well-known Midtown sights and a few small parks where you can take a break before or after a show. For a focused list with directions and timing tips, use the New World Stages: Stage 5 nearby attractions guide.

• Duffy Square and Times SquareRoughly 450–500 meters southeast, with statues including Francis P. Duffy and George M. Cohan
• Ramone Aponte ParkAbout 225 meters to the southwest
• Hells Kitchen ParkAround 440 meters to the west in Hell’s Kitchen
• SpyscapeAn attraction on 8th Avenue, roughly 400 meters to the north
• McGraw-Hill Park and 745 PlazaPedestrian and park spaces about 500 meters east and southeast
• Young Elephant (1985)Artwork at 787 7th Avenue, roughly 525 meters away

Hotel areas within walking distance

If you are staying nearby, several hotels cluster in the Midtown and Hell’s Kitchen area around New World Stages: Stage 5. Exact walking times depend on your route, but all of the following are in the general neighborhood. For more detail on distances and how to choose between them, check the New World Stages: Stage 5 places to stay guide.

• Washington Jefferson HotelHotel in the Midtown West area near the venue
• Belvedere HotelAnother nearby Midtown option often used by theater visitors
• Romer Hell's KitchenLocated in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood west of the Theater District
• Civilian HotelHotel in the Theater District area
• Kimpton Theta New York. Times Square by IHGLocated in the Times Square vicinity east of the venue
• Hilton Garden InnHilton-branded option in the same broader Midtown area

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the neighborhood around New World Stages: Stage 5 like?

New World Stages: Stage 5 sits in New York, with nearby dining and attractions such as Barking Dog, Don Antonio, Starbucks, The Blue Dog Cookhouse & Bar, West 49th Street, Ramone Aponte Park. 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.