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.
People walking along the East River Bay in Long Island City

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 Under The K Bridge Park.

ROW NYC

ROW NYC

4 out of 5
700 8th Avenue New York NY
The price is ￥31,382 per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
￥31,382
￥44,022 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (251 reviews)
"Overall, this was a great place to stay. It was very close to Broadway theatres without needing to cross through Times Square crowds. As for the hotel, it was recently redone and the room was great. The biggest issue I had was inconsistent wifi and television. It frequently would go in and out, and ..."

Reviewed on Jul 7, 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 ￥35,517 per night from Jul 26 to Jul 27
￥35,517
￥48,766 total
Jul 26 - Jul 27
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! (7,317 reviews)
"Beautiful! This place is very fancy."

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2026

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Empire Hotel

Empire Hotel

4 out of 5
44 W 63rd St New York NY
The price is ￥27,130 per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
￥27,130
￥35,410 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.6/10 Good! (6,956 reviews)
"Close to Lincoln Center. Room was small and wall paper was peeling. Showering dripped randomly throughout the night."

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2026

Empire Hotel
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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

￥7,663
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Top of the Rock Observation Deck

Top of the Rock Timed Admission

￥6,791
per child
90% of travellers recommend
Top of the Rock Timed Admission
One World Observatory: Skip-the-Line Ticket

One World Observatory Tickets

￥4,877
per adult
One World Observatory Tickets
NYC: Museum of Modern Art

NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket

￥4,799
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket
Tyrannosaurs rex skeleton in the American Museum of Natural History in New York

American Museum of Natural History Tickets

￥5,918
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
American Museum of Natural History Tickets
American Dream DreamWorks Indoor Water Park Ticket

American Dream DreamWorks Indoor Water Park Ticket

￥11,197
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
American Dream DreamWorks Indoor Water Park Ticket
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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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