Jamaica Travel Guide

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Where to stay in Jamaica

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Downtown Jamaica

While you're in Downtown Jamaica, take in top sights like Rufus King Park or Jamaica Colosseum Mall, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Jamaica Center Parsons - Archer Station or Archer Av. Station.

Downtown Jamaica
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South Jamaica

When in South Jamaica, you can plan a visit to Aqueduct Racetrack and Resorts World Casino, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

South Jamaica
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Briarwood

When in Briarwood and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Flower District or Mott Haven and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Briarwood Van Wyck Blvd. Station or Parsons Blvd. Station.

Briarwood
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Rochdale

Rochdale might not have many top sights, but The Ohel and Green Acres Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Rochdale
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Jamaica Estates

Even though there aren't top sights in Jamaica Estates, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Flower District. Jump on the metro at Jamaica 179 St. Station to see more of the city.

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Hillcrest

If you're spending some time in Hillcrest, Carnesecca Arena and Jack Kaiser Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Hillcrest
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Hyatt Grand Central New York
4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street, at Grand Central Terminal, New York, NY
The price is 4.157.691 ₫ per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
4.157.691 ₫
6.062.451 ₫ total
2 Jul - 3 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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (5,392 reviews)
"Very beautiful and centrally located"

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Hyatt Grand Central New York
The Manhattan at Times Square
The Manhattan at Times Square
4 out of 5
790 7th Ave, New York, NY
The price is 2.338.436 ₫ per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
2.338.436 ₫
4.027.826 ₫ total
2 Jul - 3 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
5.6/10 (4,355 reviews)
"The stay here was pretty good. The bellhop employees were very nice and helpful with loading and unloading."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

The Manhattan at Times Square
Arlo Midtown
Arlo Midtown
4 out of 5
351 West 38th Street, New York, NY
The price is 3.118.268 ₫ per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
3.118.268 ₫
4.570.046 ₫ total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,632 reviews)
"I chose this hotel because of its proximity to a subway stop I needed to use to get to a concert in queens. The location is meh but the hotel itself is WONDERFUL. Clean, chic, friendly staff. There is a cute cafe in the lobby that will even deliver food up to your room at a moment’s notice. If there ..."

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2025

Arlo Midtown
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.
Radio City Apartments
Radio City Apartments
3.5 out of 5
142 West 49th Street, New York, NY
Stay at this 3.5-star 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,388 reviews)
"It was just wonderful. We were right in the middle of everything. The room was better than expected and had everything we needed . Every one that worked there was very helpful"

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Radio City Apartments
31 Street Broadway Hotel
31 Street Broadway Hotel
2 out of 5
38 West 31st Street, New York, NY
Stay at this aparthotel in New York. Enjoy room service, Wi-Fi (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value ...
5.4/10 (1,067 reviews)
"It’s a dive, with very cheap sheets and towels, and the beds didn’t match the description so we had to share beds (but they wouldn’t do anything about it because “the same number of people could sleep”), and the halls smelled weird, the elevators were overcrowded, and the floor was quite slanted… ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

31 Street Broadway Hotel
Placemakr Wall Street
Placemakr Wall Street
4 out of 5
110 Wall St, New York, NY
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (731 reviews)
"Nice comfortable hotel for family ! The room is spacious, ppl who work in the reception are friendly and helpful! We enjoy our stay very much!"

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

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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Reviews of Jamaica

3.1
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
4
5 - Excellent 9%
4 - Good
11
4 - Good 24%
3 - Okay
22
3 - Okay 48%
2 - Disappointing
4
2 - Disappointing 9%
1 - Terrible
5
1 - Terrible 11%

2/5 - Disappointing

Uk

Staff are very helpful and pleasant, breakfast basic but acceptable. Expensive room considering the poor quality of the rooms/facilities.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Handy for JFK

5/5 - Excellent

Lisa

Lovely weather and friendly people

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Strong marijuana smell

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Stayed over between flights. Excellent for this with the free airport shuttle

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Good friendly staff, clean, comfortable room

Cities near Jamaica