Great Kills Travel Guide
New York
Visit Great Kills
Popular places to visit
Times Square
New York’s infamous neon wonderland is hustle and bustle at its best, and an essential stop for all tourists.
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.
Central Park
Offering blissful respite from Manhattan’s concrete jungle, this is the perfect spot to rest weary feet or enjoy a picnic.
Wall Street
The home of global finance also offers a fascinating historical excursion.
Grand Central Terminal
This majestic, lively hub for commuters is a must-see for architecture buffs.
Statue of Liberty
This symbol of freedom, democracy and hope is one of the most famous statues in the world.
Things to do
NYC Nightlife Crawl: Bars, Clubs & VIP Entry
Manhattan: Bus Transfer from/to Newark Airport
Top hotels in Great Kills
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Excellent service very friendly staff
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Very pleasant check in, extremely comfortable bed and perfect location for us.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Very good
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
I had a good stay overall at Hotel Edison and the location was very convenient. That said, I did find the rooms quite small, and the walls were fairly thin, so noise from other rooms and the hallway could be heard at times. Breakfast options were also limited as it was only a “to-go” breakfast. Considering ...
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Experience with front desk and room were great! However there were some minor flaws, during my stay a cleaning staff almost barged in even after I said I didn’t need any services. It could have been a sound barrier since I was sat on the bed. However during my stay I noticed how thin the walls were ...
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
The staff was absolutely amazing ,only wish I'd had bathroom counter space.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Great Kills
Financial District
Enjoy the important monuments in Financial District. Brooklyn Bridge is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Wall St. Station (William St.) or Broad St. Station to see more of New York.
Downtown Brooklyn
Spend some time visiting places like Brooklyn Bridge while getting to know Downtown Brooklyn, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Jay St. - Tech Station or York St. Station to see more of the area.
SoHo
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in SoHo. Spend some time visiting top spots like Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art, and catch the metro at Prince St. Station or Spring St. Station to see more of the area.
Lower East Side
Travellers love Lower East Side for its fantastic nightlife, and you can see more of New York by jumping on the metro at Essex St. Station or Delancey St. Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Orchard Street Shopping District and Lower East Side Tenement Museum.
Greenwich Village
Spend some time visiting places like 5th Avenue while getting to know Greenwich Village, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Christopher St. - Sheridan Sq. Station or W 4 St. Station to see more of the area.
East Village
If you're spending time in East Village, you might enjoy attractions like Tompkins Square Park and Sixth Street and Avenue B Community Garden. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at 1 Av. Station to see more of the city.
