Stapleton Travel Guide
New York
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.
Central Park
Offering blissful respite from Manhattan’s concrete jungle, this is the perfect spot to rest weary feet or enjoy a picnic.
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.
Grand Central Terminal
This majestic, lively hub for commuters is a must-see for architecture buffs.
Rockefeller Center
One of Manhattan’s most iconic developments, this hub of business and entertainment was considered a remarkable feat when it was completed in the late 1930s.
Statue of Liberty
This symbol of freedom, democracy and hope is one of the most famous statues in the world.
Things to do
Top of the Rock Observation Deck
City Cruises New York: Signature Lunch Cruise
New York: Wall Street Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Sunset Cruise
Top hotels in Stapleton
Hyatt Grand Central New York
This is a perfect affordable hotel for NYC, it’s not brand new but it is well kept.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
clean
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
Easy to check in and out. Friendly staff. Breakfast included. Easy access to time square.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel
The thermostat in our room was faulty and did not work properly.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
No breakfast for us
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Times Square
No room service and very limited food options at the hotel. When we checked in we had a room with wet floors, they did move us and gave us a credit to fix it. That was nice and appropriate.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Stapleton
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 Drawing Center, 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.
West Village
Consider a visit to Bleecker Street and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in West Village. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Christopher St. - Sheridan Sq. Station or 14 St. Station (7th Ave.).
