City Island Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Where to stay in City Island
Brooklyn
Known for its great live music and charming cafes, there's plenty to explore in Brooklyn. You can visit top attractions like Barclays Center Brooklyn and Brooklyn Bridge, and jump on the metro at Kingston - Throop Avs. Station or Nostrand Av. Station (Fulton St.) to see more of the city.
Midtown
Times Square and Rockefeller Center are a few top attractions in Midtown. Hop around the city on the metro at 42 St. - Bryant Pk. Station or Times Sq. - 42 St. Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, soaring skyscrapers and acclaimed art galleries.
Bronx
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Bronx. If sightseeing is on the list, Yankee Stadium is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Bronx Park East Station or E 180 St. Station to see more of the area.
Williamsburg
Noted for its cafes and live music, there's plenty to explore in Williamsburg. Top attractions like McCarren Park Pool and The Living Room are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Metropolitan Av. Station or Lorimer St. Station (Metropolitan St.) to see more of the city.
Central New York City
Known for its soaring skyscrapers and eye-catching views, there's plenty to explore in Central New York City. Check out top attractions like Times Square and Rockefeller Center, and jump on the metro at 49th St. Station or 50 St. Station (Broadway) to see more of the city.
ROW NYC
"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 7 Jul 2026
Hyatt Grand Central New York
"Beautiful! This place is very fancy."
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
"Central spot, walking distance to Central Park, room was clean,"
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026
Radio City Apartments
"This property was excellent for 2 adults and 2 teens. So much bigger in comparison to other hotels we looked at. Having a fridge etc was helpful too. Great location too as 5 min walk to Rockefeller, Times Square etc. Also close to subway. If you're happy to self cater and not looking for breakfast, ..."
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026
Placemakr Wall Street
"Great property. Nice quiet location in lower Manhattan right by Seaport and Wall Street (and subway). Room is basically an apartment (my one BR Gourmet had full kitchen and two full baths). Cool property with lots of great common areas. Great staff. Will stay again."
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026
Duane Street Hotel Tribeca, Belvilla District 6 Formerly Sonder
"There are exactly zero people who work in the lobby - you'll get a digital code to dial into the building in your hotel room. That's all fine... Until your code stops working out of nowhere and you are locked out of both the hotel and your room in the rain and in a rush. There's a number to call ..."
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026
Stay near popular City Island attractions
Things to do
NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket
New York: Central Park Walking Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Fully Guided Statue of Liberty Tour with Ellis Island
- Times Square
- Central Park
- MetLife Stadium
- Grand Central Terminal
- Rockefeller Center
- Statue of Liberty
- Broadway
- Empire State Building
- One World Trade Center
- Barclays Center Brooklyn
- Brooklyn Bridge
- Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
- Wall Street
- 5th Avenue
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
- United Nations Headquarters
- Bronx Zoo
