4017Financial District

The Financial District

One of my favorite places in Manhattan, from traveling there by ferry to eating on the water.

About FIDI

The Financial District, or FiDi as locals love to call it, is where New York City’s history meets high energy and jaw-dropping views. It’s the southern tip of Manhattan, where skyscrapers glitter, cobblestone streets wind through historic landmarks, and the city’s financial heart beats fast. From the steps of Federal Hall to the iconic Charging Bull, FiDi isn’t just about finance—it’s about feeling the pulse of NYC at its most electric. And when you look up, you’ll see the shimmering skyline meeting the harbor, a sight that never gets old..

Of course, you can’t visit FiDi without getting out on the water. Take a harbor cruise, rent a sailboat at North Cove Marina, or hop on the Staten Island Ferry for unbeatable views of the Statue of Liberty—all just steps from the neighborhood’s busy streets. With its unbeatable mix of history, modern glamour, and waterfront adventure, the Financial District is proof that downtown Manhattan isn’t just about money—it’s about living large.

What to Do

Places to Eat

  • Industry Kitchen: Address: 70 South St, New York, NY 10005
    Phone: +1 212-487-9600
  • Malibu Farm – New York Address: 89 South St, New York, NY 10038 Phone: +1 212-257-4577
  • Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill Address: 143 Fulton St, New York, NY 10038 Phone: +1 212-343-0404
  • The Paris Café Address: 119 South St, New York, NY 10038 Phone: +1 212-349-0900
  • Gitano Address: 89 South St, New York, NY 10038 Phone: +1 212-380-1963

Places to Stay

  • The Wall Street Hotel -Address: 88 Wall St, New York, NY 10005 – Phone: +1 212-688-9255
  • Hyatt Centric Wall Street New York -Address: 75 Wall St (Entrance on Water St), New York, NY 10005 Phone: +1 212-590-1234
  • Hotel Indigo NYC Downtown – Wall Street Address: 120-122 Water St, New York, NY 10005 Phone: +1 646-869-6700
  • Placemakr Wall Street Address: 110 Wall St, New York, NY 10005 Phone: +1 646-568-4700
  • Eurostars Wall Street Address: 129 Front St, New York, NY 10005 Phone: +1 212-742-0003
  • Conrad New York Downtown Address: 102 North End Ave, New York, NY 10282 Phone: +1 212-945-0100
  • W New York – Downtown Address: 123 Washington St, New York, NY 10006 Phone: +1 212-513-4800
  • Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown Address: 27 Barclay St, New York, NY 10007 Phone: +1 212-334-3000
  • The Beekman, A Thompson Hotel Address: 123 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038 Phone: +1 212-233-2300
Transportation

How to Get There

Ferry

My favorite way, for sure! I love taking the ferry from East 36 (by the East River).

  • FiDi is served by multiple ferry lines connecting Manhattan with Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and New Jersey. Key terminals include:
  • Battery Park / Wall Street Ferry Terminal: Accessible via NYC Ferry East River, South Brooklyn, and Rockaway routes, as well as Staten Island Ferry from Staten Island.
  • From Brooklyn or Jersey City, ferries arrive directly at Wall Street / Pier 11.

Schedules and tickets: https://www.ferry.nyc

Subway

FiDi is a major transit hub with many subway lines:

  • 2, 3 trains: Wall Street station, Broadway & Wall Street.
  • 4, 5 trains: Wall Street station, Bowling Green area.
  • A, C trains: Fulton Street station.
  • J, Z trains: Broad Street station.
  • R, W trains: Rector Street station.
  • 1 train: Rector Street / South Ferry, near Battery Park.
    Maps and schedules: https://new.mta.info
Bus

Several MTA buses serve FiDi and nearby areas:

  • M15 Select Bus Service (SBS) runs north-south along 1st and 2nd Avenues, terminating near South Ferry.
  • M20 runs north-south along Greenwich Street, passing Battery Park and the World Trade Center.
  • M5 runs along Broadway and 6th Avenue, terminating at South Ferry.

Bus info: https://new.mta.info

Taxi, Uber, Lyft

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