Fort Greene, NY

New York

Fort Greene
Fort Greene which includes street scenes
Fort Greene
Fort Greene which includes a house
Williamsburgh Savings Bank Tower featuring a high rise building, a city and street scenes

Some of Brooklyn’s most iconic residential architecture sits on the leafy streets of an upscale neighborhood full of restaurants and cultural institutions.

Find great examples of the Brooklyn brownstone, one of the most famous forms of American architecture, in Fort Greene. One of the borough’s oldest urban-residential neighborhoods, the area has long attracted cultural elites, who poured energy and money into constructing beautiful homes along its quiet streets. Take a break from the bustle of the city when you visit Fort Greene, a great place to stroll sidewalks and linger in parks. Explore the cultural capital displayed in its museums and performing arts venues.

For a bird’s-eye view, climb the hill at the center of Fort Greene Park, which was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and championed by Walt Whitman, a Fort Greene native.

Admire the craftsmanship of the Prison Ship Martyrs’ Monument, a reminder of the fate faced by American soldiers in British hands during the American Revolution. The neighborhood also features South Oxford Park and Cuyler Gore, with many activities for kids.

Watch indie movies, see dance or music performances at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Unexpected and important exhibits are displayed at the Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts. See cutting-edge art at the BRIC Arts Media House. Wander through the rotating works displayed at the Pratt Institute Sculpture Park.

Fort Greene is north of Brooklyn’s Flatbush neighborhood, near Bedford-Stuyvesant. The neighborhood’s low-key character is preserved partially by the relative lack of subway connections, although several bus lines make it easy to get around. Walk from Atlantic Terminal in a few minutes or take the subway from midtown Manhattan in a little over 30 minutes. Because it is a mostly residential neighborhood, street parking is easier to find in Fort Greene than other parts of the city, but it still cannot be relied on. Many of Fort Greene’s institutions offer parking, which can fill up on event nights.

Find some of Brooklyn’s best restaurants on Fort Greene’s main streets. Try a bit of everything at the Dekalb Market Hall, where famous restaurants from across the borough have stalls.


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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 ¥24,581 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
¥24,581
¥34,632 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
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7.4/10 Good! (4,257 reviews)
"It was close to the places we wanted to go."

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Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Hotel St. James

Hotel St. James

2.5 out of 5
109 W. 45TH ST., New York, NY
The price is ¥24,739 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
¥24,739
¥28,905 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
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8.6/10 Excellent! (6,244 reviews)
"Convenient and walkable"

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Hotel St. James
Hotel Edison Times Square

Hotel Edison Times Square

4 out of 5
228 W 47th St, New York, NY
The price is ¥18,988 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
¥18,988
¥29,060 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
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8.2/10 Very Good! (4,606 reviews)
"Centrally located, friendly staff, great on-the-go breakfast, walkable to most attractions. Room was clean and comfortable."

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Hotel Edison Times Square
Hyatt Grand Central New York

Hyatt Grand Central New York

4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street, at Grand Central Terminal, New York, NY
The price is ¥27,400 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
¥27,400
¥38,712 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
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Hyatt Grand Central New York
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel

PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel

4 out of 5
215 Chrystie St, New York, NY
The price is ¥36,908 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
¥36,908
¥50,466 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
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8.4/10 Very Good! (2,948 reviews)
"I appreciated everything about the place,food is as amazing"

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PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
Arlo Midtown

Arlo Midtown

4 out of 5
351 West 38th Street, New York, NY
The price is ¥23,712 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
¥23,712
¥33,201 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,708 reviews)
"This is a must stay if you are looking for a close walk to the time square"

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2025

Arlo Midtown
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Downtown Brooklyn which includes heritage elements and a bridge

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