Long Island City Travel Guide

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Panorama of Gantry Plaza State Park in Long Island City, Queens, New York in early morning
Long Island City Skyline
Ed Koch Bridge (aka Queensboro bridge) by night
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Long Island City skyline at dusk. LIC is the westernmost residential and commercial neighborhood of the NYC borough of Queens

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Capital Hotel

Capital Hotel

2 out of 5
38-26 11th Street Long Island City NY
The price is NZ$151 per night from 25 May to 26 May
NZ$151
25 May - 26 May
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! (1,009 reviews)
"Chris at the front desk was super friendly and helpful. Will go back just for that!"

Reviewed on 24 May 2026

Capital Hotel
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$505 per night from 31 May to 1 June
NZ$505
31 May - 1 June
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! (6,968 reviews)
"Great stay in the city center. Very accessible to subway and food locations. Some parts on the outside need to be renovated but overall a great stay. Will plan on returning."

Reviewed on 24 May 2026

Hyatt Grand Central New York
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$483 per night from 7 June to 8 June
NZ$483
7 June - 8 June
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! (7,970 reviews)
"Nice hotel"

Reviewed on 24 May 2026

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
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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! (5,342 reviews)
"The room was cute! Nicer than expected. Surprisingly spacious and very comfortable. Had the feel of a small studio apartment."

Reviewed on 23 May 2026

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, Wi-Fi (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the property condition ...
31 Street Broadway Hotel
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! (923 reviews)
"We loved our room and the two beds were separated in such a wy they felt like separate rooms. I like having a kitchen space even when i do not use it fully. It was very clean. I would stay here again."

Reviewed on 20 May 2026

Placemakr Wall Street
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Popular places to visit

Times Square

Times Square

The electric atmosphere of the New York’s busiest square will leave your head spinning, an essential experience for all visitors.

Times Square
Central Park

Central Park

Sit back and relax in this iconic oasis of calm right in the heart of Manhattan’s concrete jungle.

Central Park
Grand Central Terminal

Grand Central Terminal

Experience the energy of New York’s transport hub in the grand and romantic setting of this majestic building.

Grand Central Terminal
view from top on Madison Square Garden and Empire State Building. Night Lights

Madison Square Garden

Whether you’re performing here, watching your favorite sports team or entertainer or touring the venue, you’re in for an exciting event.

Madison Square Garden
Statue of Liberty

Statue of Liberty

No trip to New York would be complete without a visit to one of the most recognisable statues in the world.

Statue of Liberty
Broadway

Broadway

Visit the dazzling theater district of one of the world’s most exciting cities. Enjoy the shopping, dining and street entertainment as well.

Broadway

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$142
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$80
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
NYC: Museum of Modern Art

NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket

NZ$50
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards

Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards

NZ$69
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards
One World Observatory: Skip-the-Line Ticket

One World Observatory Tickets

NZ$51
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
One World Observatory Tickets
Deluxe Helicopter Tour

Ultimate Manhattan Highlights Helicopter Tours

NZ$434
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ultimate Manhattan Highlights Helicopter Tours
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