Columbia Street Waterfront District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A city skyline at dusk with illuminated buildings and a calm river with wooden posts in the foreground.
A city skyline at sunset with prominent skyscrapers and a calm waterfront.
A historic brick archway leading to a modern suspension bridge with the Statue of Liberty in the background.
A bridge with an American flag, a city skyline, and a waterfront park.

Stay near popular Columbia Street Waterfront District attractions

Cobble Hill Dog Park

Cobble Hill Dog Park is just one of the places to see in Brooklyn, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the charming cafes and great live music in this vibrant area.
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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$144
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
Stranger Things: The First Shadow on Broadway

Stranger Things: The First Shadow on Broadway

NZ$156
per adult
Stranger Things: The First Shadow on Broadway
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

NZ$82
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
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
Top of the Rock Observation Deck

Top of the Rock Timed Admission

NZ$72
per child
90% of travellers recommend
Top of the Rock Timed Admission
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Our pick of the best Columbia Street Waterfront District 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$510 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$510
26 July - 27 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! (7,251 reviews)
"Nice place with good location a very close to the Grand Terminal Station"

Reviewed on 1 July 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$560 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$560
5 July - 6 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! (8,445 reviews)
"The place is good and the staff are helpful and I did a complain about the door knob on the bathroom and right away they fix it. Except the elevator took so long, waiting time about 5 mins. or so. But everything else is okay.."

Reviewed on 1 July 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$449 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$449
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! (6,921 reviews)
"Perfect location and very nice lobby. Room was clean but a bit tired. Nice Lincoln Center views from our 11th fl room. The deluxe room is worth it for the larger size. Very tiny but functional bathroom. Peeling paint in areas. A/C was very weak. Pool on the roof is a bit of a joke. The size of a ..."

Reviewed on 1 July 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$368 per night from 3 July to 4 July
NZ$368
3 July - 4 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! (6,950 reviews)
"Excellent staff and service at the Front desk. .the room was clean and spacious"

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
ROW NYC

ROW NYC

4 out of 5
700 8th Avenue New York NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$479 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$479
6 July - 7 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! (198 reviews)
"Great staff"

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

ROW NYC
Pod Times Square

Pod Times Square

3 out of 5
400 W 42nd Street New York NY
The price is NZ$281 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$281
5 July - 6 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,716 reviews)
"Great place for individuals to stay at"

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

Pod Times Square
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Our guide on where to stay in Columbia Street Waterfront District

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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 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 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 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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