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 fascinating museums 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.
Madison Square Garden
Catch an event at Madison Square Garden during your trip to New York. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this walkable 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.
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.
Top hotels in Roosevelt Island
Hotel Edison Times Square
Great location near Times Square and Broadway. Clean room, friendly staff, and easy check-in/check-out. Rooms are small, but overall a good stay at an affordable price point for Manhattan hotels.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Hotel is older, but it is in a great location.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
We always stay at the New Yorker when we are in New York, whether for business or for pleasure. The hotel is convenient for us for our business and for attending theatre and restaurants in the theatre district. The price is good for the value. The least expensive rooms are rather small; but some ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
fantastic views, lovely lobby and bar ambiance
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Hampton Inn New York Times Square
Would have given 5 stars but for the A/C in the room. The temperature was too hot. I’d hate to stay there in the summer months. If they fixed that to be colder this hotel would be perfect. Didn’t have any of the problems listed in some of the reviews but agree the a/c unit needs some serious work. ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Pod Times Square
My wife and I had booked a Queen-size bed but were given an uncomfortable Full-size one instead, in a very cramped space. Neither of us slept very well, but we were given another room with a Queen mattress for our second night’s stay.
Reviewed on 6 May 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.
