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
The rooms were clean and everyone was friendly
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
Worst stay I’ve ever had in NYC. I’ve stayed at this hotel several times before and it was always good. This past time they put me in a room that was facing directly to the street, loudest room I’ve ever stayed in my life. You could hear honking from outside ALL night. I asked them to switch me and ...
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Soho Grand Hotel
Staff was great, we had a minor injury in NYC and they got us whatever we needed!
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

East Village Hotel
Enjoyed our stay. Good price, nice room. Love the location. The only issue is that when showering, the water spills out all over the bathroom floor and it was hitting the wood vanity sink and completely rotting and splintering the wood. They should come up with a better shower solution, as the shower ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Placemakr Wall Street
Staff was super, when we arrived, Taylor was friendly and very helpful! The room was huge. Great location. Will be back.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Aura Hotel Brooklyn
No usable bathroom!. Bathroom was clogged,. Staff. Came up to look at it.And Walked out with out fixing, told front desk it was fixed. Used my parents bathroom in room they booked.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 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.
- Sandy Hook Lighthouse
- New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium
- Statue of Liberty
- One World Trade Center
- Barclays Center Brooklyn
- Brooklyn Bridge
- 5th Avenue
- National September 11 Memorial & Museum
- Liberty State Park
- Battery Park
- Hoboken Waterfront
- Washington Square Park
- Ellis Island
- Hudson River Park
- Long Beach
- Whitney Museum of American Art
