Long Island City, NY

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A waterfront with high-rise buildings and a sign that reads 'LONG ISLAND.'
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A waterfront promenade with a view of the New York City skyline, including the Empire State Building and other high-rise buildings.
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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 SculptureCenter and MoMA PS1.

ROW NYC

ROW NYC

4 out of 5
700 8th Avenue New York NY
The price is ￥27,512 per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
￥27,512
￥39,159 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,634 reviews)
"Room was okay. Tiny but is expected being a property in this area. Luggage storage people were a bit rude, although i don’t think he is aware how rude he sounds (older). The other people Weber encountered there were nicer. Funny how he’s nicer when asking us to put tip on the tip box. Check in/out ..."

Reviewed on Sep 13, 2026

ROW NYC
Hyatt Grand Central New York

Hyatt Grand Central New York

4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street New York NY
The price is ￥38,249 per night from Oct 4 to Oct 5
￥38,249
￥51,477 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (7,760 reviews)
"Location, location, location,"

Reviewed on Sep 13, 2026

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

4 out of 5
811 7th Ave New York NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥34,700 per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
￥34,700
￥46,525 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
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! (9,233 reviews)
"I recently stayed at the Sheraton New York Times Square from September 5 to September 7, 2026, and unfortunately, my experience was far from satisfactory. Upon arrival, my friend and I were informed that our double queen room was not ready due to cleaning, even though we arrived after the standard ..."

Reviewed on Sep 13, 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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (479 reviews)
"Great location near a train station."

Reviewed on Sep 13, 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
Duane Street Hotel Tribeca, Belvilla District 6 Formerly Sonder

Duane Street Hotel Tribeca, Belvilla District 6 Formerly Sonder

4 out of 5
130 Duane Street New York NY
Book a stay at this boutique aparthotel in New York. Enjoy daily housekeeping and air conditioning. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (978 reviews)
"check in was terrible. you have to pay a mandatory fee to get an access code. there’s only two ways to pay it and both were down/having continuous error issues though we had more than enough funds. the customer service person did not give alternatives for us to enter the room. I almost had to book ..."

Reviewed on Sep 12, 2026

Duane Street Hotel Tribeca, Belvilla District 6 Formerly Sonder
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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

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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

￥7,753
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

￥6,589
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

￥5,562
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
American Museum of Natural History Tickets
One World Observatory: Skip-the-Line Ticket

One World Observatory Tickets

￥4,824
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
One World Observatory Tickets
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

￥6,823
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

￥5,185
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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