Roosevelt Island Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Roosevelt Island
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.
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.
Rockefeller Center
Head to this hub of business and entertainment housed in one of Manhattan most iconic Art Deco developments.
Statue of Liberty
No trip to New York would be complete without a visit to one of the most recognisable statues in the world.
Activities
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket
Ultimate Manhattan Highlights Helicopter Tours
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards
Our pick of the best Roosevelt Island Hotel Deals
Hotel Edison Times Square
Handy and nice staff.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Hyatt Grand Central New York
good
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
Rooms small and old. Bathroom was antiquated too. Would prefer a little more upscale hotel next time. Best thing was the diner attached to the hotel and the Hertz car rental right next door to the hotel.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
You have to request a refrigerator and the building was still set to heat so you couldn’t adjust the thermostat. We had to open the window.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Great location, offered all we needed. The check in took really long. It is a very large hotel, and elevators were a bit strange and it could take a while to get there. Mattresses were top notch. Great for big groups but not a cozy hotel.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
Great experience
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Roosevelt Island
Upper East Side
Known for its interesting museums and stunning river views, there's plenty to explore in Upper East Side. Top attractions like 5th Avenue and Frick Collection are major draws, and you can catch the metro at 77 St. Station (Lexington Av.) or 72nd Street Station to see more of the city.
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.
Uptown
While you're in Uptown, take in top sights like Metropolitan Museum of Art or Cleopatra's Needle, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 81 St. - Museum of Natural History Station or 77 St. Station (Lexington Av.).
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.
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.
Theater District
Gourmet restaurants acclaimed theatres and top sights from Times Square to Rockefeller Center – discover Theater District, a destination also famous for its shopping.
