What is Gowanus like?

Gowanus is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its riverfront. Are you looking for Gowanus travel tips? Make sure that you visit Bond St Gallery and Gotham Archery while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Gowanus?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, TownePlace Suites by Marriott New York Brooklyn is the highest ranked property in Gowanus. This hotel is a short 14-minute walk from Barclays Center Brooklyn, and it offers free breakfast and in-room kitchenettes. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New York Brooklyn and Tru By Hilton Brooklyn .

How many hotels will I find in the Gowanus area?

Expedia has 28 hotels and other accommodation options in Gowanus to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater New York area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Gowanus, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available in Gowanus.

What is there to do in this New York neighbourhood?

Gowanus's sights and attractions like Bond St Gallery, Brooklyn Lyceum and Morbid Anatomy Museum offer insight into the local culture. Gowanus Canal and Gotham Archery are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. Favourite places to visit in the surrounding area include Statue of Liberty, Barclays Center Brooklyn and Brooklyn Cruise Terminal. When you're sightseeing in New York, Wall Street and Brooklyn Bridge are also worth a stop.

How can I get around Gowanus and the greater New York area?

If you want to see more of the city, Smith - 9 Sts. Station is the closest metro stop. Others nearby include 9 St. Station and 4 Av. Station.

The Best Hotels in Gowanus, New York - 2026 Updated Prices

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Our top choices for Gowanus hotels

1. TownePlace Suites by Marriott New York Brooklyn

Gowanus

Nahman

฿6,788 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New York Brooklyn

Gowanus

Adriana

฿5,818 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

3. Hotel Le Bleu

Gowanus

Natasha

฿6,169 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, desk

4. Tru By Hilton Brooklyn

Gowanus

Joel

฿5,310 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

5. The Industrialist Hotel Brooklyn

Gowanus

Ebony

฿4,733 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

6. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Brooklyn Downtown

Gowanus

Shavonne

฿4,638 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

7. Essence Hotel

Gowanus

Libron

฿3,728 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

8. PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel

4.9 km from Gowanus

Leslie

฿10,986 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

9. Courtyard by Marriott New York Downtown Manhattan/Financial District

3.5 km from Gowanus

Maya

฿4,950 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

10. Courtyard by Marriott New York World Trade Center Area

3.9 km from Gowanus

Hannah-Renee

฿5,513 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

Suite, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower) | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

11. Four Points By Sheraton New York Downtown

3.5 km from Gowanus

ALINE CONSUELO

฿4,544 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

12. Nester Finn Financial District

3.5 km from Gowanus

Jade

฿7,588 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

13. The Westin New York Grand Central

8 km from Gowanus

Janine

฿13,451 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

14. Doubletree by Hilton New York Times Square South

8.3 km from Gowanus

Reyhan

฿5,490 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

15. Hilton Garden Inn New York/Midtown Park Ave

7.5 km from Gowanus

Monique

฿5,288 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

16. The FIDI Hotel

3.4 km from Gowanus

Iman

฿6,031 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

17. Hyatt Place New York Midtown South

7.9 km from Gowanus

Theresa

฿6,450 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

18. Hampton Inn Manhattan/Times Square Central

8.5 km from Gowanus

Frank

฿6,322 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch and dinner served

19. Club Quarters Hotel World Trade Center, New York

4 km from Gowanus

alfort

฿6,225 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

20. EVEN Hotel New York - Midtown East by IHG

8.2 km from Gowanus

Andre

฿7,950 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

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Compare popular hotels in Gowanus

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Tru By Hilton Brooklyn	3.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,019 reviews	View
TownePlace Suites by Marriott New York Brooklyn	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 457 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New York Brooklyn	3.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,019 reviews	View
Hotel Le Bleu	3.0 star property	8.2 Very good 1,368 reviews	View
The Industrialist Hotel Brooklyn	2.0 star property	7.8 Good 211 reviews	View

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