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 ¥30,733 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
¥30,733
¥41,687 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
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Hotel Edison Times Square

Hotel Edison Times Square

4 out of 5
228 W 47th St, New York, NY
The price is ¥18,381 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
¥18,381
¥28,357 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
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8.2/10 Very Good! (4,631 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and attentive. The property was incredibly convenient for walking to tourist attractions and accessing public transit. I enjoyed the opportunity to go on a walking tour and also took advantage of their wine hour. It was a lovely property."

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Hotel St. James

Hotel St. James

2.5 out of 5
109 W. 45TH ST., New York, NY
The price is ¥19,009 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
¥19,009
¥22,326 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
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8.6/10 Excellent! (6,303 reviews)
"The hotel was good and the staff were so nice. I would go again!"

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Arlo Midtown

Arlo Midtown

4 out of 5
351 West 38th Street, New York, NY
The price is ¥19,719 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
¥19,719
¥28,614 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
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PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel

PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel

4 out of 5
215 Chrystie St, New York, NY
The price is ¥33,086 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
¥33,086
¥46,075 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
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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 ¥32,373 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
¥32,373
¥44,410 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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