Long Island City, NY

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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 wooden boardwalk with metal railings, benches, and a city skyline in the background.
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.

Where to stay in Long Island City

Find the best Long Island City areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Long Island City
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Hunters Point

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

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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 the city at 21 St. - Queensbridge Station or Queensboro Plaza Station.

Blissville

While there might not be top attractions in Blissville, you can explore the larger area and discover places like MoMA PS1 and 100 Sutton.

Capital Hotel

Capital Hotel

2 out of 5
38-26 11th Street Long Island City NY
The price is ￥16,746 per night from Nov 9 to Nov 10
￥16,746
￥20,562 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Long Island City. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the overall value in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"If you’re looking for a luxurious trip to NY , I don’t recommend. However, this place got the job done. About a 30 minutes subway/walk from manhattan. The area around isn’t the nicest but it’ll do if you want to spend most of your time in manhattan. It was inconvenient to have to travel back to queens. ..."

Reviewed on Oct 10, 2026

Capital Hotel
ROW NYC

ROW NYC

4 out of 5
700 8th Avenue New York NY
The price is ￥28,496 per night from Nov 8 to Nov 9
￥28,496
￥40,520 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions Times Square and Broadway are located ...
ROW NYC
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

4 out of 5
811 7th Ave New York NY
The price is ￥28,781 per night from Nov 8 to Nov 9
￥28,781
￥39,938 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the ...
7.4/10 Good! (9,551 reviews)
"The hotel was nicer than expected, the elevators were great. The full size bed felt on the small side, but the room was great and location was wonderful. Right across the street from a subway station we used frequently. We did have to pay a destination tax which came out to $40 per day, just a heads ..."

Reviewed on Oct 12, 2026

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
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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 WiFi, housekeeping, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Grand Central Terminal and 5th Avenue are ...
7.2/10 Good! (527 reviews)
"The room is spacious. The kitchen is generous with a tall fridge and freezer. The entrance of the building is poor. I was not sure if the room was cleaned properly. I was chocked that all dishes, forks and knifes was sitting dirty in the dishwasher! The staff was kind during my stay."

Reviewed on Oct 12, 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 WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
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 WiFi, 2 coffee shops/cafes, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,113 reviews)
"Pleasantly surprised with everything about our stay. Staff were friendly and accommodating, room was better than expected, nice roof terrace and right next to a ferry port so easy access to Brooklyn or if you’d like to get a $4.50 ride up to Roosevelt and get the cable car over to Manhattan. Only ..."

Reviewed on Oct 11, 2026

Placemakr Wall Street
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Stay near popular Long Island City attractions

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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

￥6,765
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
New York’s Best Skyline View, Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center

Top of the Rock Timed Admission

￥6,457
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Top of the Rock Timed Admission
Tyrannosaurs rex skeleton in the American Museum of Natural History in New York

American Museum of Natural History Tickets

￥6,409
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
American Museum of Natural History Tickets
One World Observatory: Skip-the-Line Ticket

One World Observatory Tickets

￥4,783
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
One World Observatory Tickets
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

￥6,765
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Sunset Cruise

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Sunset Cruise

￥5,082
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Sunset Cruise
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Cities near Long Island City

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New York

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Astoria

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Brooklyn

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Maspeth

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