Long Island City Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Panorama of Gantry Plaza State Park in Long Island City, Queens, New York in early morning
Long Island City Skyline
Ed Koch Bridge (aka Queensboro bridge) by night
United States, New York City, Queens, Long Island City, Gantry Plaza State Park
Long Island City skyline at dusk. LIC is the westernmost residential and commercial neighborhood of the NYC borough of Queens

Where to stay in Long Island City

Find the best Long Island City areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Hunters Point

While you're in Hunters Point, take in top sights like MoMA PS1 or Gantry Plaza State Park, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 21 St. Station or 45 Rd. - Court House Sq. Station.

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 of the city at 21 St. - Queensbridge Station or Queensboro Plaza Station.

Blissville

Blissville might not have many top sights, but MoMA PS1 and Court House Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Capital Hotel

Capital Hotel

2 out of 5
38-26 11th Street Long Island City NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.982.492 per night from 14 Jun to 15 Jun
Rp1.982.492
Rp2.429.507 total
14 Jun - 15 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Long Island City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the overall value in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,019 reviews)
"his hotel has virtually no amenities. The reception isn't even a proper front desk—you have to speak to someone through a small window, which feels impersonal and unwelcoming. The rooms are poorly equipped, with no closets, no drawers, and nowhere to hang clothes. There is absolutely no storage space ..."

Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026

Capital Hotel
Hyatt Grand Central New York

Hyatt Grand Central New York

4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street New York NY
The price is Rp3.983.172 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
Rp3.983.172
Rp5.468.995 total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (7,152 reviews)
"Great location and rooms were cleaned everyday"

Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Empire Hotel

Empire Hotel

4 out of 5
44 W 63rd St New York NY
The price is Rp2.910.080 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
Rp2.910.080
Rp3.819.299 total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (6,869 reviews)
"Room was shockingly small, but all the facilities worked just fine."

Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026

Empire Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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 Wi-Fi, 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 Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,385 reviews)
"Perfect hotel for exploring Manhattan. The room was excellent for our family and offered all the space our little one needed. Customer service from the front desk to housekeeping to bellhops was top notch. Other than the couch needing an update (so very minor!) we had a wonderful stay at Radio City ..."

Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026

Radio City Apartments
31 Street Broadway Hotel

31 Street Broadway Hotel

2 out of 5
38 West 31st Street New York NY
Stay at this aparthotel in New York. Enjoy room service, Wi-Fi (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the property condition ...
5.4/10 (1,196 reviews)
"Honestly was sceptical because of the overload of bad reviews, however, it was a pretty decent place for the location and price"

Reviewed on 28 May 2026

31 Street Broadway Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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