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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Where to stay in 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥29,529 per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
￥29,529
￥41,459 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! (1,567 reviews)
"Waited 4 1/2 hour standing in the lobby just to check in room was crazy small dirty looked like a room you rent by the hour waited 2 hours for are car to come back from the parking and that was 180.00 on checking in was told a deposit is need for all guest cash is 500.00 and card deposit is 200.00 ..."

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ROW NYC
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 ￥28,840 per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
￥28,840
￥39,787 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
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 ...
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Hotel Edison Times Square

Hotel Edison Times Square

4 out of 5
228 W 47th St New York NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥36,183 per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
￥36,183
￥49,447 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (6,193 reviews)
"All staff are very friendly, and eager to help, including staff at front desk, security, doorman, and staff cleaning the room. Also breakfast with 3 options outstanding."

Reviewed on Sep 9, 2026

Hotel Edison Times Square
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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 ...
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,613 reviews)
"Great location and clean property! Perfect for 2 of us:)"

Reviewed on Sep 9, 2026

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! (972 reviews)
"Clean room"

Reviewed on Sep 9, 2026

Duane Street Hotel Tribeca, Belvilla District 6 Formerly Sonder
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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

￥7,753
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

￥6,823
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket
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
One World Observatory: Skip-the-Line Ticket

One World Observatory Tickets

￥4,824
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
One World Observatory Tickets
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
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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