Brighton Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A sunset with a tall tower in the background.
A boardwalk with picnic tables and umbrellas, a Ferris wheel, and a food vendor named Nathan's in the background.
A beach with waves, a rocky breakwater, and buildings in the background.
A sandy beach with gentle waves, a lighthouse in the distance, and a few people walking along the shore.
A beach at sunset with the sun low on the horizon, casting a golden glow on the wet sand and reflecting off the water.

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$144
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
Deluxe Helicopter Tour

Ultimate Manhattan Highlights Helicopter Tours

NZ$441
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ultimate Manhattan Highlights Helicopter Tours
One World Observatory: Skip-the-Line Ticket

One World Observatory Tickets

NZ$52
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
One World Observatory Tickets
The Manhattan Helicopter Tour of New York

The Manhattan Helicopter Tour of New York City

NZ$382
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
The Manhattan Helicopter Tour of New York City
New York Brownstone Brooklyn Small Group Food Tasting Tour

Brooklyn Small Group Food Tour: Local Bites & Neighborhood Stories

NZ$81
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Brooklyn Small Group Food Tour: Local Bites & Neighborhood Stories
Exclusive First Ferry Access to Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island

Fully Guided Statue of Liberty Tour with Ellis Island

NZ$100
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Fully Guided Statue of Liberty Tour with Ellis Island
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Our pick of the best Brighton Beach Hotel Deals

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$492 per night from 1 July to 2 July
NZ$492
1 July - 2 July
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! (7,274 reviews)
"Establishment was really nice everything is super close and if you have a later flight, but you check out in the morning you can leave your luggage explore and go back to get it."

Reviewed on 29 June 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$503 per night from 2 July to 3 July
NZ$503
2 July - 3 July
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! (8,423 reviews)
"The hotel is well-located, with helpful staff. The room was comfortable; the mattresses were amazing! The room could have been a bit cleaner, and it wasn't fully stocked with towels and soap when we checked in. However, overall, it was fine. Also, the check-in line was 40 minutes long--which is a ..."

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Empire Hotel

Empire Hotel

4 out of 5
44 W 63rd St New York NY
The price is NZ$411 per night from 1 July to 2 July
NZ$411
1 July - 2 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! (6,907 reviews)
"Needs serious improvements to be considered a “four star hotel”. It’s a 1 star hotel. Staff were nice, though. I ended up canceling my reservation upon arrival due to the lack of cleanliness in the room."

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

Empire Hotel
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS

NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS

4 out of 5
481 Eighth Ave. New York NY
The price is NZ$363 per night from 2 July to 3 July
NZ$363
2 July - 3 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very good! (6,927 reviews)
"Room was small even when we upgraded to the executive. Also expensive and aged. The bathroom fixtures and TV were particularly dated. The ‘free’ breakfast wasn’t really a free breakfast but instead a bagel and a cup of coffee. I paid a lot for this stay and was very disappointed."

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
ROW NYC

ROW NYC

4 out of 5
700 8th Avenue New York NY
The price is NZ$462 per night from 2 July to 3 July
NZ$462
2 July - 3 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! (172 reviews)
"Hotel is great. It’s in one of the most congested parts of New York. The rooms are well maintained, and if you leave the air conditioner on, you won’t hear the city streets. The only problem was the elevators are so, so, so slow."

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

ROW NYC
Pod Times Square

Pod Times Square

3 out of 5
400 W 42nd Street New York NY
The price is NZ$261 per night from 2 July to 3 July
NZ$261
2 July - 3 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,727 reviews)
"Good location, takes a day or two to get used to. Feels very cold in appearance almost like ur in a prison setting. Under beds super dirty so kicked up my allergies. Did have a blow dryer there although a review I had seen said they had no blow dryers. Housekeeping kept up with daily pick up and ..."

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

Pod Times Square
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Our guide on where to stay in Brighton Beach

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

Brooklyn

Known for its great live music and charming cafes, there's plenty to explore in Brooklyn. You can visit top attractions like Barclays Center Brooklyn and Brooklyn Bridge, and jump on the metro at Kingston - Throop Avs. Station or Nostrand Av. Station (Fulton St.) to see more of the city.

A city skyline with various high-rise buildings, including a distinctive skyscraper under construction, and a body of water in the foreground.

Midtown

Times Square and Rockefeller Center are a few top attractions in Midtown. Hop around the city on the metro at 42 St. - Bryant Pk. Station or Times Sq. - 42 St. Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, soaring skyscrapers and acclaimed art galleries.

A riverside walkway with fountains, people sitting and walking, and a bridge in the background.

Williamsburg

Noted for its cafes and live music, there's plenty to explore in Williamsburg. Top attractions like McCarren Park Pool and The Living Room are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Metropolitan Av. Station or Lorimer St. Station (Metropolitan St.) to see more of the city.

A large glass-domed building with a pond in front, surrounded by potted plants and people walking.

Bronx

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Bronx. If sightseeing is on the list, Yankee Stadium is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Bronx Park East Station or E 180 St. Station to see more of the area.

A cityscape with a large park in the center, surrounded by high-rise buildings.

Central New York City

Known for its soaring skyscrapers and eye-catching views, there's plenty to explore in Central New York City. Check out top attractions like Times Square and Rockefeller Center, and jump on the metro at 49th St. Station or 50 St. Station (Broadway) to see more of the city.

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