Jamaica Travel Guide

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Jamaica
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Where to stay in Jamaica

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Downtown Jamaica

While you're in Downtown Jamaica, take in top sights like Rufus King Park or Jamaica Colosseum Mall, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Jamaica Center Parsons - Archer Station or Archer Av. Station.

Downtown Jamaica
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South Jamaica

When in South Jamaica, you can plan a visit to Aqueduct Racetrack and Resorts World Casino, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

South Jamaica
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Briarwood

When in Briarwood and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Flower District or Mott Haven and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Briarwood Van Wyck Blvd. Station or Parsons Blvd. Station.

Briarwood
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Rochdale

Rochdale might not have many top sights, but The Ohel and Green Acres Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Rochdale
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Jamaica Estates

Even though there aren't top sights in Jamaica Estates, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Flower District. Jump on the metro at Jamaica 179 St. Station to see more of the city.

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Hillcrest

If you're spending some time in Hillcrest, Carnesecca Arena and Jack Kaiser Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Hillcrest
The Manhattan at Times Square
The Manhattan at Times Square
4 out of 5
790 7th Ave, New York, NY
The price is NZ$282 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$282
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
5.6/10 (4,391 reviews)
"Very nice hotel and convenient to Yankees stadium and Times Square. Very happy!"

Reviewed on 28 Jun. 2025

The Manhattan at Times Square
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Hyatt Grand Central New York
4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street, at Grand Central Terminal, New York, NY
The price is NZ$458 per night from 7 July to 8 July
NZ$458
7 July - 8 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (5,488 reviews)
"Great location for dinning, travel, and shopping."

Reviewed on 2 Jul. 2025

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Lotte New York Palace
Lotte New York Palace
4.5 out of 5
455 Madison Ave, New York, NY
The price is NZ$914 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$914
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in New York. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,523 reviews)
"Nice experience. Only thing was the beds are actually full and not queen. Coming from Texas it was an adjustment"

Reviewed on 2 Jul. 2025

Lotte New York Palace
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Charming 1 bedroom hotel with AC and WiFi in pleasant Jamaica
Charming 1 bedroom hotel with AC and WiFi in pleasant Jamaica
Jamaica
Stay at this vacation home in Jamaica. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Resorts World Casino and UBS Arena are located nearby.
Charming 1 bedroom hotel with AC and WiFi in pleasant Jamaica
Radio City Apartments
Radio City Apartments
3.5 out of 5
142 West 49th Street, New York, NY
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,424 reviews)
"Really pleased - very reasonable price for the cleanliness and location. Will definitely stay again and recommend to others."

Reviewed on 2 Jul. 2025

Radio City Apartments
31 Street Broadway Hotel
31 Street Broadway Hotel
2 out of 5
38 West 31st Street, New York, NY
Stay at this aparthotel in New York. Enjoy room service, WiFi (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value ...
5.4/10 (1,072 reviews)
"It’s a dive, with very cheap sheets and towels, and the beds didn’t match the description so we had to share beds (but they wouldn’t do anything about it because “the same number of people could sleep”), and the halls smelled weird, the elevators were overcrowded, and the floor was quite slanted… ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jun. 2025

31 Street Broadway Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Jamaica

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Guest rating
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4 - Good
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4 - Good 25%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 58%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 17%
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4/5 - Good

Quifina

Quick to get to the airport.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Close the airport. Beyond that, Jamaica NY is not a destination kn itself

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

It's a quite neighborhood, a bit runned down with poor dining options

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