Downtown Brooklyn Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
New York Transit Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at New York Transit Museum during your travels in Brooklyn. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Cadman Plaza Park
You can take time to visit Cadman Plaza Park during your travels to Brooklyn. Discover the entertainment choices and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Brooklyn Borough Hall
After visiting Brooklyn Borough Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brooklyn. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Dime Savings Bank
You can learn about the history of Brooklyn with a visit to Dime Savings Bank. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Times Square
You can learn more about the history of New York when you visit a top site such as Times Square. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Central Park
Central Park is just one of the places to see in New York, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Downtown Brooklyn
Hotel Edison Times Square
We selected this hotel because it was in close proximity to the Barrymore Theatre. The room was very basic (bathtub, bed, towels), no coffee maker, refrigerator, or microwave. When I asked the desk for a refrigerator, I was advised it would cost $50 (didn't know if that was per night or per stay). ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Location was great, rooms were clean and ready early, staff was efficient and friendly
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
De’Marcis was outstanding. Greeted us as soon as we entered the lobby from the street. The front desk staff, security, & cleaning staff were exceptionally friendly. The diner had the best food for reasonable prices being in NYC. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Air conditioning didn’t work in the room. We contacted them and waited until midnight and then went to sleep. The next day they said they would fix it while we were gone. When we came back, they said they fixed it. The following day we had a knock on the door of workers to fix it. It was never ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Check in took forty five minutes of waiting in line. The app wasn't working. Numerous managerial staff came out to help premium members but only three staff were checking in the rest of the guests.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
Friendly staff, rooms were very clean, location is perfect for visiting NYC. Close to subways, fun atmosphere as well.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Brooklyn
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.
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.
Williamsburg
Noted for its cafes and live music, there's plenty to explore in Williamsburg. Top attractions like McCarren Park Pool and Brooklyn Brewery are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Metropolitan Av. Station or Lorimer St. Station (Metropolitan St.) to see more of the city.
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.
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.).
