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.

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.

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.

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.

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.