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 theatre scene 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.
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.
Dime Savings Bank
You can learn about the history of Brooklyn with a visit to Dime Savings Bank. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices 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 entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene 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 acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Downtown Brooklyn
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Lean room, excellent location if you want to be “near” the main attractions.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
The property has clearly deteriorated compared to previous years. The hotel feels very outdated, and the room was not clean. It was easy to notice that maintenance is not being kept up to standard. As soon as you walk into the room, our allergies flare up and nose gets congested. The pillows were ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
This is a prime Time Square location. It's an old, noisy hotel but has so much character and the wine happy hour is great. Rooms are good size too! The included breakfast is grab-and-go, but it's great.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Times Square
In the middle of time square
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel
Great location, friendly staff, nice lobby, small rooms/bathroom
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
The property was nice and clean. A few little problems, which I guess can't really be changed the bathroom is really small, thight shower. There's no parking on site. There's one close by, but it cost $60+ per day, so don't bring a car with you. The staffs were really nice and friendly. Didn't make ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
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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 Essex Street Market.
Financial District
Enjoy the important monuments in Financial District. Federal Reserve Bank of New York 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 Drawing Center, 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.
Chelsea
Chelsea is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Madison Square Garden and Joyce Theater. See more of New York by jumping on the metro at 23 St. Station (8th Av.) or 23 St. Station (7th Av.).
