Highlands
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Where to stay in Highlands

Sandy Hook
Travellers like the parks in Sandy Hook, and Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area is a top attraction you might want to visit.

DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Clean rooms, staff was always friendly and courteous, express checkout is always a breeze, room service was quick. Only downside was the amount of time you have to wait for and little space inside elevators. There are 3 elevators, but basically only 2 work all the time as one is used also for service ...
Reviewed on 14 Apr, 2026

PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
The location is what you’re there for. Overall very clean. Rooms are small but fine for 2
Reviewed on 15 Apr, 2026

Soho Grand Hotel
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Reviewed on 14 Apr, 2026

East Village Hotel
I picked this hotel because it had a kitchenette but was disappointed that there was no coffee maker, especially because I had to get up at 5:00 am to bring my son in for surgery
Reviewed on 11 Apr, 2026

Placemakr Wall Street
The place was quite, staff was friendly. Clean and cozy rooms.
Reviewed on 6 Apr, 2026

Aura Hotel Brooklyn
Kitchen sink was leaking everywhere, bathroom sink hardly drained so we couldnt really use it, bed was made but looks like it was just thrown together, room cards took a while to get it to work because instructions arent clear, when we arrived to check in the checkin person wasnt at all professional ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr, 2026
Popular places to visit

Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area
Explore the great outdoors at Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Highlands. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Sandy Hook Lighthouse
You can learn about the history of Highlands when you stop by Sandy Hook Lighthouse. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Twin Lights State Historic Site
You can learn about the history of Highlands with a trip to Twin Lights State Historic Site. Discover the lively bars and great live music in this walkable area.
- Statue of Liberty
- One World Trade Center
- Barclays Center Brooklyn
- Cape Liberty Cruise Port
- Brooklyn Bridge
- Wall Street
- 5th Avenue
- Brooklyn Cruise Terminal
- Battery Park
- National September 11 Memorial & Museum
- Liberty State Park
- Ellis Island
- The High Line Park
- Washington Square Park
- Hoboken Waterfront
- Coney Island Beach
