East Williamsburg
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Popular places to visit
Times Square
Brash, bold and flashy – there is something truly captivating about the bright lights and hypnotic hubbub of Times Square.
Central Park
Escape the shadow of the crowded skyscrapers for an all-American afternoon enjoying the sights and sounds of Central Park.
Grand Central Terminal
With sweeping marble staircases, world-renowned artworks and chandeliers gracing its elegant colonnades, Grand Central Terminal is more than just a train station.
Madison Square Garden
Whether you’re performing here, watching your favorite sports team or entertainer or touring the venue, you’re in for an exciting event.
Statue of Liberty
A welcome sight for generations of immigrants as they arrived in New York Harbor, Lady Liberty stands as a beacon of hope and freedom to all who lay eyes on her.
Rockefeller Center
Nothing epitomises the American dream like the Rockefeller Center, a gleaming complex that effortlessly mixes business and pleasure.
Things to do
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
Top of the Rock Observation Deck
Empire State Building Observation Deck & Museum Ticket
NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket
Top hotels in East Williamsburg
Hotel Edison Times Square
Clean, lots of food options
Reviewed on 5 May, 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
There was only one elevator working for our floors. Huge lines and long waits. We ended up taking the stairs most of the time. We were on the 26th floor. I had my handicap parents with us so we had a van. The parking was 110$ every time you got your car out and brought back. It was horrible and this ...
Reviewed on 5 May, 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
best location to go uptown & downtown manhattan. Penn station is next door if you go to Washington DC, Flixbus is one block away if you go to Phlky or Toronto.
Reviewed on 5 May, 2026
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
Great
Reviewed on 5 May, 2026
Pod Times Square
It’s in a good location. It’s walking distance to many attractions. It’s good for what you need it. For a few days it’s perfect. The staff were very nice. I would stay here again.
Reviewed on 5 May, 2026
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Pros: Amazing location. Door and security staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Shower was hot and powerful. Cons: Reception staff were terrible - we had the unfortunate luck of having to deal with Alex several times and he was disinterested and frankly quite rude. For the price of the hotel, ...
Reviewed on 5 May, 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around East Williamsburg
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.
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.
Downtown Brooklyn
Spend some time visiting places like Brooklyn Bridge while getting to know Downtown Brooklyn, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Jay St. - Tech Station or York St. Station to see more of the area.
Midtown South
While you're in Midtown South, take in top sights like Madison Square Garden or 5th Avenue, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 34 St. Station (Herald Square) or 33 St. Station (Park Av. S).
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.
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.
