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 ￥30,096 per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
￥30,096
￥42,255 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! (1,502 reviews)
"The thermostat was not actually connected to the wires so no matter what you turn it to, it won’t actually change the temp. In addition to it being hot, it was also extremely humid and had a strong odor of mildew. A little bonus to the extremely small bathroom was that there was no shower curtain, ..."

Reviewed on Sep 7, 2026

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 ￥28,409 per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
￥28,409
￥39,421 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
The price is ￥36,877 per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
￥36,877
￥50,397 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 ...
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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (472 reviews)
"Disappointing and Misleading Experience — Unexpected $35 Facility Fee I stayed at this hotel for one night and was extremely disappointed with the way the additional fees were handled. When I booked through Expedia, the reservation showed the total amount for the booking, including taxes and fees. ..."

Reviewed on Sep 5, 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,604 reviews)
"The bed was excellent and the room spacious enough even when having meals prepared in the very handy kitchenette. The staff were helpful and the hotel is in a very good location for exploring Manhattan. I would look to say here again if return to New York."

Reviewed on Sep 6, 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! (970 reviews)
"The check in was clunky The reason seemed to be we didn’t get the check in code without paying another $100 AFTER the booking was charged. I originally thought this was a nonrefundable deposit, but it is not. It is an additional $100 on top of the fees already paid through Expedia. I didn’t fight ..."

Reviewed on Sep 6, 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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