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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People walking along the East River Bay in Long Island City

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
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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 MoMA PS1 and Under The K Bridge Park 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$474 per night from 15 July to 16 July
NZ$474
15 July - 16 July
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (260 reviews)
"It was a good stay. Location is also good."

Reviewed on 9 July 2026

ROW NYC
Hyatt Grand Central New York

Hyatt Grand Central New York

4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street New York NY
The price is NZ$455 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$455
9 Aug - 10 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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (7,320 reviews)
"Super convenient location, especially on rainy days, with direct access to Grand Central Station. The lobby is beautiful, and the elevators are quick and efficient. While the rooms are a bit outdated, they are still comfortable. Overall, it was a pleasant stay, and I would definitely return."

Reviewed on 8 July 2026

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Empire Hotel

Empire Hotel

4 out of 5
44 W 63rd St New York NY
The price is NZ$447 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$447
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (6,959 reviews)
"The staff is always friendly and professional"

Reviewed on 8 July 2026

Empire 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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (361 reviews)
"The property was very nice and cozy for a family. The building is located in a back block that’s a bit desolate and check in was horrible. I received the wrong access codes which made check in a 90 min process."

Reviewed on 8 July 2026

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! (5,451 reviews)
"very good"

Reviewed on 8 July 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (950 reviews)
"Great property. Nice quiet location in lower Manhattan right by Seaport and Wall Street (and subway). Room is basically an apartment (my one BR Gourmet had full kitchen and two full baths). Cool property with lots of great common areas. Great staff. Will stay again."

Reviewed on 7 July 2026

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

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$149
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$96
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
One World Observatory: Skip-the-Line Ticket

One World Observatory Tickets

NZ$54
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
One World Observatory Tickets
Top of the Rock Timed Admission

Top of the Rock Timed Admission

NZ$94
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Top of the Rock Timed Admission
NYC: Museum of Modern Art

NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket

NZ$53
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket
The Lion King On Broadway

The Lion King On Broadway

NZ$260
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
The Lion King On Broadway
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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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