Roosevelt Island Travel Guide
New York
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Popular places to visit
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.
Madison Square Garden
Catch an event at Madison Square Garden during your trip to New York. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Grand Central Terminal
You can learn more about the history of New York during your trip to a top site such as Grand Central Terminal. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Rockefeller Center
Find out about the history of Rockefeller Center, a well-known monument in New York. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Statue of Liberty
Find out about the history of Statue of Liberty, a well-known monument in New York. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Roosevelt Island
Park Central Hotel New York
Great location, great staff, clean room, huge bed. Now for the bad. If you dont like city noise, select your room carefully. Windows definitely are not soundproof or even slightly noise reducing, street noise (sirens, horns, etc.) was prevalent all night, but hey, it is the city! Other issue is lack ...
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
Easy check in
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Expierenced two different rooms on both bathrooms were diirty and had a mildew odor that was present.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Hotel was in a prime location! Close to subway which made it easy to get around the city and center time square! Staff was extremely friendly and helpful with any questions and issues. Would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
Fantastic location so close to MSG.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Overall a great stay with family. Elevators fast and staff friendly. Good deal for the location. Only negative I had was we arrived early and had to wait literally over an hour in line just to drop our bags at baggage check. And the. To retrieve your bags later you had to wait as well but fortunately ...
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Roosevelt Island
Upper East Side
Known for its interesting museums and stunning river views, there's plenty to explore in Upper East Side. Top attractions like 5th Avenue and Frick Collection are major draws, and you can catch the metro at 77 St. Station (Lexington Av.) or 72nd Street Station to see more of the city.
Midtown East
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Grand Central Terminal to 5th Avenue – discover Midtown East, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Uptown
While you're in Uptown, take in top sights like Metropolitan Museum of Art or Cleopatra's Needle, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 81 St. - Museum of Natural History Station or 77 St. Station (Lexington Av.).
Central New York City
Known for its soaring skyscrapers and eye-catching views, there's plenty to explore in Central New York City. Check out top attractions like Times Square and Rockefeller Center, and jump on the metro at 49th St. Station or 50 St. Station (Broadway) to see more of the city.
Midtown
Times Square and Rockefeller Center are a few top attractions in Midtown. Hop around the city on the metro at 42 St. - Bryant Pk. Station or Times Sq. - 42 St. Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, soaring skyscrapers and acclaimed art galleries.
Theater District
Gourmet restaurants acclaimed theatres and top sights from Times Square to Rockefeller Center – discover Theater District, a destination also famous for its shopping.
