Long Island City

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A waterfront promenade with benches and a city skyline in the background.
A waterfront with high-rise buildings and a sign that reads 'LONG ISLAND.'
A brightly lit bridge spanning a river at night with city lights reflecting on the water.
A waterfront promenade with a view of the New York City skyline, including the Empire State Building and other high-rise buildings.
People walking along the East River Bay in Long Island City

Where to stay in Long Island City

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A waterfront cityscape with high-rise buildings, a prominent 'LONG ISLAND' sign, and a wooden boardwalk.

Hunters Point

While you're in Hunters Point, take in top sights like MoMA PS1 or Gantry Plaza State Park, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 21 St. Station or 45 Rd. - Court House Sq. Station.

A riverside park with a bridge, trees, and a city skyline.

Dutch Kills

When in Dutch Kills and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Grand Central Terminal or 5th Avenue and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 21 St. - Queensbridge Station or Queensboro Plaza Station.

Blissville

Blissville might not have many top sights, but MoMA PS1 and Under The K Bridge Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

ROW NYC

ROW NYC

4 out of 5
700 8th Avenue New York NY
The price is RM790 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
RM790
RM1,108 total
16 Jul - 17 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Times Square and Broadway are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (285 reviews)
"The room, hallways, and fixtures look a bit worn. Exposed wires in the room in corner. Easy to work AC. Check in with Junior was fabulous. Elevator is a bit of a challenge, I met so many guests that couldn't figure out the elevators and a bit long for the upper floors. You have to go to a touch pad ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

ROW NYC
Hotel Edison Times Square

Hotel Edison Times Square

4 out of 5
228 W 47th St New York NY
The price is RM635 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
RM635
RM939 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (5,849 reviews)
"OK better hotels in the area. Very dated, rooms small, bathrooms small. Shower water smelled like rotten eggs."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Hotel Edison Times Square
Hyatt Grand Central New York

Hyatt Grand Central New York

4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street New York NY
The price is RM726 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
RM726
RM1,035 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very good! (7,332 reviews)
"Location, location, location!"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Hyatt Grand Central New York
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Court Square Hotel Long Island City New York , Belvilla District 6 Formerly Sonder

Court Square Hotel Long Island City New York , Belvilla District 6 Formerly Sonder

3.5 out of 5
45-06 Pearson Street Long Island City NY
Stay at this aparthotel in Long Island City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, housekeeping and air conditioning. Popular attractions Grand Central Terminal and 5th Avenue are ...
7.6/10 Good! (365 reviews)
"Run far far far away. Please don't book here. No hot water. Spotted a house millipede in the bathroom. Cleaning crew left a dirty towel. Late check in because they don't provide you your check in access code or check in instruction unless you reach out to them. And they try to steal money from you ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Court Square Hotel Long Island City New York , Belvilla District 6 Formerly Sonder
Radio City Apartments

Radio City Apartments

3.5 out of 5
142 West 49th Street New York NY
Stay at this aparthotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,454 reviews)
"Very cool property in the theater district. Walking distance to dinner and our play."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Radio City Apartments
Placemakr Wall Street

Placemakr Wall Street

4 out of 5
110 Wall St New York NY
Stay at this aparthotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 coffee shops/cafes and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (951 reviews)
"Very livable."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Placemakr Wall Street
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Stay near popular Long Island City attractions

A building with a sloped roof and a large, colorful wire structure above it.

MoMA PS1

7.6/10 (569 reviews)
Feel inspired, challenged and moved at one of the United States’ oldest and largest nonprofit contemporary art institutions, where experimental art flourishes.
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Things to do

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

RM195
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
One World Observatory: Skip-the-Line Ticket

One World Observatory Tickets

RM171
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
One World Observatory Tickets
Top of the Rock Observation Deck

Top of the Rock Timed Admission

RM186
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Top of the Rock Timed Admission
Wicked Poster

Wicked on Broadway

RM531
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Wicked on Broadway
Museum of Ice Cream New York City Admission Ticket

Museum of Ice Cream New York City Admission Ticket

RM199
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Museum of Ice Cream New York City Admission Ticket
NYC: Whitney Museum Ticket

NYC: Whitney Museum Ticket

RM122
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
NYC: Whitney Museum Ticket
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New York

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Astoria

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Brooklyn

A row of red brick buildings with green awnings, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

Sunnyside

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