City Island Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Where to stay in City Island
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.
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.
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.
Williamsburg
Noted for its cafes and live music, there's plenty to explore in Williamsburg. Top attractions like McCarren Park Pool and Brooklyn Brewery 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.
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.
ROW NYC
"Great location. Daily room care. Pleasant staff. Great price for NYC. Would definitely stay here again."
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
"A towering hotel but crowded, long lines, long wait."
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026
Pod Times Square
"cute boutique experience"
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026
Radio City Apartments
"Great deal, great location. Right by the subway stations. Also, the desk guys were really nice. I wish I remembered all their names, but there were too many nice people at that desk. The only con was that, sometimes, construction started early at a site nearby. Great deal, especially since you get ..."
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026
Placemakr Wall Street
"Great room size for the City, so convenient for ferry (right across eye street), Seaport, & Subway. Lovely amenities, great multipurpose laundry (free to use) & game room"
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026
Duane Street Hotel Tribeca, Belvilla District 6 Formerly Sonder
"Stayed on night and ended up with bedbug bites all over my arms and legs."
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026
Stay near popular City Island attractions
Things to do
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket
New York: Central Park Walking Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Top of the Rock Timed Admission
American Museum of Natural History Tickets
- Times Square
- Central Park
- Madison Square Garden
- Grand Central Terminal
- Rockefeller Center
- Broadway
- MetLife Stadium
- One World Trade Center
- Statue of Liberty
- American Dream
- Empire State Building
- Wall Street
- 5th Avenue
- Brooklyn Bridge
- New York University
- Columbia University
- Radio City Music Hall
- Columbus Circle
- Bronx Zoo
- United Nations Headquarters
- Brooklyn Cruise Terminal
- Citi Field
- Macy's
