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.

PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
"Sadly this stay was disappointing. My husband and I booked The Public because we were in town for NY Design week on a work trip, and although we expected the room to be small we didn't expect everything else to be sub-par. It started off badly with the mattress in our room being awful. We are not ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newark Airport
"Very clean and friendly staff."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
"Great place, great location would definitely come back"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026

Placemakr Wall Street
"Overall, a very comfortable long-term stay for a business traveler. It has free laundry and some common spaces to have food, as well as a small kitchen and plenty of storage. The location is pretty good, five to ten minutes to go to the subway."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026

East Village Hotel
"Good place just like the reviews: Clean, small, good location in East Village to where we needed to be and a bit noisy from the street. No staff on site except cleaning and they were very good."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026

One Dutch Hotel
"Great hidden spot. Crazy size for NyC"
Reviewed on 24 May 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
- Brooklyn Bridge
- 5th Avenue
- Barclays Center Brooklyn
- Battery Park
- National September 11 Memorial & Museum
- Liberty State Park
- Ellis Island
- Hoboken Waterfront
- Manasquan Beach
- Long Beach
- Washington Square Park
- Hudson River Park
