Long Island City Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A waterfront promenade with benches and a city skyline in the background.
A waterfront with high-rise buildings and a sign that reads 'LONG ISLAND.'
A brightly lit bridge spanning a river at night with city lights reflecting on the water.
A waterfront promenade with a view of the New York City skyline, including the Empire State Building and other high-rise buildings.
A city skyline at dusk with illuminated buildings reflecting on the water, a bridge, and a sign reading 'LONG ISLAND.'

Where to stay in Long Island City

Find the best Long Island City areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Hunters Point

While you're in Hunters Point, take in top sights like MoMA PS1 or Gantry Plaza State Park, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 21 St. Station or 45 Rd. - Court House Sq. Station.

Dutch Kills

When in Dutch Kills and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Grand Central Terminal or 5th Avenue and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 21 St. - Queensbridge Station or Queensboro Plaza Station.

Blissville

Blissville might not have many top sights, but United Nations Headquarters and MoMA PS1 are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Capital Hotel

Capital Hotel

2 out of 5
38-26 11th Street Long Island City NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,820 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
฿2,820
฿3,518 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Long Island City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the overall value in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (1,005 reviews)
"very good everyone was nice"

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Capital Hotel
ROW NYC

ROW NYC

4 out of 5
700 8th Avenue New York NY
The price is ฿6,436 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
฿6,436
฿9,025 total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (223 reviews)
"This hotel is about location! It’s right where you want to be. Price was right also. Not my fav NYC hotel but great if you are seeing anything on Broadway as it’s right there."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

ROW NYC
Hyatt Grand Central New York

Hyatt Grand Central New York

4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street New York NY
The price is ฿7,266 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿7,266
฿9,976 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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! (7,285 reviews)
"4 star resort hotel. Great location"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Court Square Hotel Long Island City New York , Belvilla District 6 Formerly Sonder

Court Square Hotel Long Island City New York , Belvilla District 6 Formerly Sonder

3.5 out of 5
45-06 Pearson Street Long Island City NY
Stay at this aparthotel in Long Island City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, housekeeping and air conditioning. Popular attractions Grand Central Terminal and 5th Avenue are ...
7.8/10 Good! (355 reviews)
".amazing little spot. i was impressed"

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Court Square Hotel Long Island City New York , Belvilla District 6 Formerly Sonder
Radio City Apartments

Radio City Apartments

3.5 out of 5
142 West 49th Street New York NY
Stay at this aparthotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,441 reviews)
"Everything and everyone were helpful, and great."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Radio City Apartments
Placemakr Wall Street

Placemakr Wall Street

4 out of 5
110 Wall St New York NY
Stay at this aparthotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 coffee shops/cafes and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (946 reviews)
"This was a perfect stay for our family trip. It offered enough space and privacy from while traveling with teenagers. The location was great. Quick walk to Wall St, Battery Park, and the Brooklyn Bridge. It was close to dining and subway station. The staff was friendly and helpful. I would definitely ..."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

Placemakr Wall Street
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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