Staten Island

Travel Guide

Staten Island
Staten Island
Staten Island
Staten Island
Staten Island

Discover culture, adventure and heaps of local flavour in the New York borough that is least known by visiting tourists.

Celebrated for its commuter suburbs and ferry, Staten Island is often overlooked by tourists as they swarm to Manhattan and Brooklyn. It’s well worth visiting Staten Island, however, for a refreshing change of pace as well as numerous cultural and natural attractions.

After disembarking from the Staten Island Ferry, explore the historic neighborhood of St. George. Enter the Staten Island Borough Hall to admire its clock tower and the marble lobby’s historical murals. Try authentic Italian food, watch a baseball game at the scenic ballpark or see a live show at the lavish, 2,800-seat St. George Theatre.

Head to the island’s north side and the Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden. This magnificent complex is the result of over 30 years of work converting America’s first home for retired sailors into a regional arts center. Roam through a heritage farm and numerous charming small gardens.

Delve into seafaring history at the Noble Maritime Collection and explore the offbeat Staten Island Museum, which balances a local focus with a collection of global art and natural specimens.

Hike a forest trail or enjoy a round of golf at LaTourette Park, part of Staten Island’s leafy Greenbelt. Encounter Himalayan culture at the nearby Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art or experience colonial New York at Historic Richmond Town.

Tour Fort Wadsworth on the island’s eastern point. Enjoy the views as you walk around this historic military stronghold, which guarded New York’s harbor for over two centuries. Visit the Alice Austen House museum, a Gothic Revival cottage once inhabited by the pioneering photographer. See works by Austen and others in this charming waterside location.

Staten Island is best approached by ferry, which runs free from Lower Manhattan’s Whitehall terminal to St. George. Travel through the borough using its bus and rail network or choose a taxi or rental car. Newark Airport is less than a 1-hour drive away, depending on traffic. For a memorable trip to or from Manhattan, catch the ferry around sunset.

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Hyatt Grand Central New York
4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street, at Grand Central Terminal, New York, NY
The price is S$324 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
S$324
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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"Very clean and great location."

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Hotel St. James
Hotel St. James
2.5 out of 5
109 W. 45TH ST., New York, NY
The price is S$236 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
S$236
28 Jul - 29 Jul
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8.6/10 Excellent! (6,080 reviews)
"Basic clean hotel at very busy place. Provides a safe place to sleep. Don't expect coffee maker, microwave or fridge or parking."

Reviewed on 10 Jul, 2025

Hotel St. James
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
4 out of 5
811 7th Ave, New York, NY
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The price is S$301 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
S$301
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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7.4/10 Good! (3,794 reviews)
"Location is perfect"

Reviewed on 8 Jul, 2025

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
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Radio City Apartments
Radio City Apartments
3.5 out of 5
142 West 49th Street, New York, NY
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8.8/10 Excellent! (4,435 reviews)
"Everything was amazing :) Definitely will book here again."

Reviewed on 7 Jul, 2025

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31 Street Broadway Hotel
31 Street Broadway Hotel
2 out of 5
38 West 31st Street, New York, NY
Stay at this aparthotel in New York. Enjoy room service, WiFi (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value ...
5.4/10 (1,077 reviews)
"The place is in the heart of the city and everything was good. EXCEPT one thing the toilets. BUT the issue is not the maids becuase they always do their work as good as they could. THE ISSUE WERE THE RESIDENTS WHO WERE VERY URISPECTFUL TO OTHERS."

Reviewed on 6 Jul, 2025

31 Street Broadway Hotel
Placemakr Wall Street
Placemakr Wall Street
4 out of 5
110 Wall St, New York, NY
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (740 reviews)
"This was the perfect spot to stay while exploring lower Manhattan. The beds were comfortable and the entire apart/hotel was very clean. We stayed in a two bedroom and it was perfect for our family of 4. We also appreciated the friendly, helpful staff! Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 5 Jul, 2025

Placemakr Wall Street
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Staten Island for us provided a sort of haven / buffer from the hyper activity of the big apple which was only a ferry ride away.