Long Island City Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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A waterfront with high-rise buildings and a sign that reads 'LONG ISLAND.'
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A waterfront promenade with a view of the New York City skyline, including the Empire State Building and other high-rise buildings.

Our guide on where to stay in Long Island City

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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.

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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 MoMA PS1 and 100 Sutton are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Capital Hotel

Capital Hotel

2 out of 5
38-26 11th Street Long Island City NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$258 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
NZ$258
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Long Island City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the overall value in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (1,004 reviews)
"Cool spot! I would stay here again but no parking at all"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

Capital Hotel
ROW NYC

ROW NYC

4 out of 5
700 8th Avenue New York NY
The price is NZ$453 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$453
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

4 out of 5
811 7th Ave New York NY
The price is NZ$551 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$551
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.4/10 Good! (9,506 reviews)
"Close to everything"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
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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
Radio City Apartments

Radio City Apartments

3.5 out of 5
142 West 49th Street New York NY
Stay at this aparthotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,673 reviews)
"Comfortable lodging in a central location. Very clean. Staff was very accommodating."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

Radio City Apartments
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 ...
Placemakr Wall Street
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Stay near popular Long Island City attractions

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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.
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Activities

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

NZ$75
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$71
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
American Museum of Natural History Tickets
New York’s Best Skyline View, Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center

Top of the Rock Timed Admission

NZ$72
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Top of the Rock Timed Admission
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

NZ$75
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket
The Lion King On Broadway

The Lion King On Broadway

NZ$236
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
The Lion King On Broadway
New York Harbor Lights Evening Cruise

Circle Line: New York Harbor Lights Evening Cruise

NZ$86
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Circle Line: New York Harbor Lights Evening Cruise
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Cities near Long Island City

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New York

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Astoria

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Brooklyn

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

Woodside

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