Long Island City Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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A waterfront with high-rise buildings and a sign that reads 'LONG ISLAND.'
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Where to stay in Long Island City

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

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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 Under The K Bridge Park and MoMA PS1 are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

ROW NYC

ROW NYC

4 out of 5
700 8th Avenue New York NY
The price is ฿4,739 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿4,739
฿7,074 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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 ...
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 ฿5,007 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿5,007
฿7,381 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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 ...
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Lotte New York Palace

Lotte New York Palace

4.5 out of 5
455 Madison Ave New York NY
The price is ฿14,902 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
฿14,902
฿18,166 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in New York. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,193 reviews)
"I couldn’t have been more pleased with hotel, location, and staff! Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

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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 ...
Court Square Hotel Long Island City New York , Belvilla District 6 Formerly Sonder
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 ...
Placemakr Wall Street
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 ...
Radio City Apartments
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Stay near popular Long Island City attractions

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MoMA PS1

7.6/10 (569 reviews)
Feel inspired, challenged and moved at one of the United States’ oldest and largest nonprofit contemporary art institutions, where experimental art flourishes.
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Things to do

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

฿1,621
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards

Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

฿1,427
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium

American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium

฿1,094
per traveller
88% of travellers recommend
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Sunset Cruise

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Sunset Cruise

฿834
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Sunset Cruise
One World Observatory: Skip-the-Line Ticket

One World Observatory Tickets

฿1,009
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
One World Observatory Tickets
New York’s Best Skyline View, Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center

Top of the Rock Timed Admission

฿1,659
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Top of the Rock Timed Admission
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Cities near Long Island City

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New York

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Brooklyn