Long Island City Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A waterfront promenade with benches and a city skyline in the background.
A waterfront with high-rise buildings and a sign that reads 'LONG ISLAND.'
A brightly lit bridge spanning a river at night with city lights reflecting on the water.
A waterfront promenade with a view of the New York City skyline, including the Empire State Building and other high-rise buildings.
A city skyline with a river in the foreground and a person holding an umbrella.

Our guide on where to stay in Long Island City

Find the best Long Island City areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Long Island City
Learn more about Long Island City
A waterfront cityscape with high-rise buildings, a prominent 'LONG ISLAND' sign, and a wooden boardwalk.

Hunters Point

While you're in Hunters Point, take in top sights like MoMA PS1 or Gantry Plaza State Park, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 21 St. Station or 45 Rd. - Court House Sq. Station.

A riverside park with a bridge, trees, and a city skyline.

Dutch Kills

When in Dutch Kills and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Grand Central Terminal or 5th Avenue and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 21 St. - Queensbridge Station or Queensboro Plaza Station.

Blissville

Blissville might not have many top sights, but Under The K Bridge Park and SculptureCenter are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

ROW NYC

ROW NYC

4 out of 5
700 8th Avenue New York NY
The price is NZ$357 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$357
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Times Square and Broadway are located ...
ROW NYC
Hyatt Grand Central New York

Hyatt Grand Central New York

4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street New York NY
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$450 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
NZ$450
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
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$918 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$918
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in New York. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,203 reviews)
"Great location and the yard makes it very special"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

Lotte New York Palace
See all 13,020 properties in Long Island City
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.
Court Square Hotel Long Island City New York , Belvilla District 6 Formerly Sonder

Court Square Hotel Long Island City New York , Belvilla District 6 Formerly Sonder

3.5 out of 5
45-06 Pearson Street Long Island City NY
Stay at this aparthotel in Long Island City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, housekeeping and air conditioning. Popular attractions Grand Central Terminal and 5th Avenue are ...
Court Square Hotel Long Island City New York , Belvilla District 6 Formerly Sonder
Luxury 2 Bedroom Apartment |Court Square

Luxury 2 Bedroom Apartment |Court Square

New York City NY
Stay at this apartment in Long Island City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, cable/satellite TV service and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Grand Central Terminal ...
Luxury 2 Bedroom Apartment |Court Square
Placemakr Wall Street

Placemakr Wall Street

4 out of 5
110 Wall St New York NY
Stay at this aparthotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 coffee shops/cafes and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,022 reviews)
"Stayed in studio, well equipped comfortabla. Would stay again."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

Placemakr Wall Street
See all properties in Long Island City
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.

Stay near popular Long Island City attractions

A building with a sloped roof and a large, colorful wire structure above it.

MoMA PS1

7.6/10 (569 reviews)
Feel inspired, challenged and moved at one of the United States’ oldest and largest nonprofit contemporary art institutions, where experimental art flourishes.
See properties

Activities

Go City: New York Explorer Pass - Entry to 2 to 10 Top Attractions

New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent

NZ$146
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

NZ$85
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Tyrannosaurs rex skeleton in the American Museum of Natural History in New York

American Museum of Natural History Tickets

NZ$64
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
American Museum of Natural History Tickets
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards

Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

NZ$75
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket
Top of the Rock Timed Admission

Top of the Rock Timed Admission

NZ$87
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Top of the Rock Timed Admission
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium

American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium

NZ$65
per traveller
88% of travellers recommend
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium
See all activities in Long Island City

Cities near Long Island City

A red boat on a river with a bridge and a city skyline in the background.

New York

A coastal street lined with houses and buildings, with cars parked along the road and a view of the water in the distance.

Astoria

A bridge with an American flag, a city skyline, and a waterfront park.

Brooklyn

A densely packed urban neighborhood with a variety of residential buildings, including houses and apartment complexes.

Woodside

Explore a world of travel with Expedia