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.
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 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
Absolutely enjoyed my stay. Thank you to Jennifer at reception for making check in a breeze. She made sure to tell me about all the amenities, perks and gave advice about the neighboring restaurants and activities. Humberto was super helpful with helping me to my room. Everyone is just absolutely ...
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
In the morning I couldn't receive a receipt that I needed because nobody was there in the front desk. And still haven't been shared after 5 hours passed from the check out time ended. The room was not like the one originally promised to have. Dissappointing.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Hyatt Grand Central New York
If you're planning on taking public transportation from the airport or around town - this location could not be better. Being connected to GCS made getting around so easy! The hotel itself is fine. They let us check into our room at 9:30am without any issue. The bathroom had a mildew-y smell and ...
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
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Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
Nice clean room with a great view.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Arlo Midtown
Not a hotel if you need to do any work. There is no desk in the room. There is one space that has an actual work height table, i.e. not a bar table 2 feet off the ground, and it fits 3 people. So apart from that there is no where to find a place with a table to do work. Lobby, bar and hallways are.like ...
Reviewed on 30 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.).
