East Williamsburg Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Times Square
The electric atmosphere of the New York’s busiest square will leave your head spinning, an essential experience for all visitors.
Central Park
Sit back and relax in this iconic oasis of calm right in the heart of Manhattan’s concrete jungle.
Broadway
Visit the dazzling theater district of one of the world’s most exciting cities. Enjoy the shopping, dining and street entertainment as well.
Statue of Liberty
No trip to New York would be complete without a visit to one of the most recognisable statues in the world.
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.
Grand Central Terminal
Experience the energy of New York’s transport hub in the grand and romantic setting of this majestic building.
Activities
Top of the Rock Observation Deck
American Museum of Natural History Tickets
45 Minute Statue of Liberty Express Sightseeing Cruise
One day tour Washington & Philadelphia from New York
Circle Line: Best of New York Cruise – All Around Manhattan
NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket
Our pick of the best East Williamsburg Hotel Deals
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Short trip
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Great place walking distance to restaurants.. etc
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Empire Hotel
The entire staff, from the doormen, front desk, and housekeeping were fabulous!! The room was spacious, lovely, and clean. The restaurants in the hotel were amazing!!!
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Lotte New York Palace
Ideal location, nice big room, & welcoming staff
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel
Clean rooms, comfortable bed, friendly staff, centrally located
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Hotel St. James
Nice large room, simple but clean. Have stayed here many times before. Perfectly located for Times Square.
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around East Williamsburg
Williamsburg
Noted for its cafes and live music, there's plenty to explore in Williamsburg. Top attractions like Brooklyn Brewery and Music Hall of Williamsburg 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.
Lower East Side
Travellers love Lower East Side for its fantastic nightlife, and you can see more of New York by jumping on the metro at Essex St. Station or Delancey St. Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Orchard Street Shopping District and Lower East Side Tenement Museum.
Downtown Brooklyn
Spend some time visiting places like Brooklyn Bridge while getting to know Downtown Brooklyn, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Jay St. - Tech Station or York St. Station to see more of the area.
Midtown South
While you're in Midtown South, take in top sights like Madison Square Garden or 5th Avenue, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 34 St. Station (Herald Square) or 33 St. Station (Park Av. S).
SoHo
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in SoHo. Spend some time visiting top spots like Singer Building, and catch the metro at Prince St. Station or Spring St. Station to see more of the area.
Midtown East
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Grand Central Terminal to 5th Avenue – discover Midtown East, a destination also famous for its shopping.
East Williamsburg Travel Guide
- Times Square
- Central Park
- Broadway
- Statue of Liberty
- Madison Square Garden
- Grand Central Terminal
- Rockefeller Center
- American Dream
- Empire State Building
- Yankee Stadium
- Cape Liberty Cruise Port
- One World Trade Center
- Barclays Center Brooklyn
- Brooklyn Cruise Terminal
- 5th Avenue
- Brooklyn Bridge
- Bryant Park
- Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
- Lincoln Center
- Bronx Zoo
- Radio City Music Hall
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Prudential Center
- Flushing Meadows-Corona Park
