Corona Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Latin American culture and dining are so well represented here that you will want to take a day to explore this neighbourhood while you’re in Queens.

Far from Manhattan, Corona in Queens recalls the days when New York City was full of wonderful ethnic neighbourhoods. Mingle with Spanish speakers from Colombia, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and all over Latin America. Stroll through the verdant Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. Spend a day visiting the businesses throughout Corona’s busy streets or simply stop in this historic neighbourhood for an exquisite meal.

Corona has been a working class neighbourhood since its origins as a 12-family neighbourhood in the 1850s. Its growth over the years has drawn many immigrant communities, although the strongest representations have been of Italian, Latin American and Chinese cultures. Today walk around this residential neighbourhood to see stately colonial homes alongside the residences of former jazz musicians and industrial workers.

Visitors to Corona find plenty of dining options. Cool off with a lemon ice, introduced to the neighbourhood when Corona was densely Italian. Eat Italian fare with the authentic old-world flavour. Make your own sandwich at a neighbourhood salumeria.

During the peak of jazz music’s rise to prominence in the 1940s and ‘50s, Corona was also a safe haven for black artists segregated from white mainstream New York. Using the Queens Jazz Trail Map that guides you to historic sites in the borough, see where Dizzy Gillespie, Louis Armstrong and Cannonball Adderley lived. Make a trip to the Louis Armstrong House Museum, where the famous musician resided during his last decades.

Take the subway to Corona, as cabs going in the direction of Manhattan can be difficult to find later in the day. Corona is located at the end of the train line, next to the busy South Asian neighbourhood of Jackson Heights. Pair your visits to both neighbourhoods. Follow your jazz sightseeing with some of the best Indian food in New York City. Make your day in Queens a sensory experience you will want to revisit again and again.

Where to stay in Corona

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North Corona

While you're in North Corona, take in top sights like Louis Armstrong House or Langston Hughes Community Library and Cultural Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 103 St - Corona Plaza Station or Junction Blvd. Station.

North Corona
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LeFrak City

While LeFrak City may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Citi Field and Queens Center Mall.

LeFrak City
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 AU$408 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$408
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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"Good vacation in a great hotel."

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Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Lotte New York Palace

Lotte New York Palace

4.5 out of 5
455 Madison Ave, New York, NY
The price is AU$1,224 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$1,224
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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"Great stay a little outdated rooms"

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Lotte New York Palace
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 AU$561 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
AU$561
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (6,246 reviews)
"Convenient area to take the grand central trains"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Hyatt Grand Central New York
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Radio City Apartments

Radio City Apartments

3.5 out of 5
142 West 49th Street, New York, NY
Stay at this 3.5-star 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,619 reviews)
"Room was nice & surpassed expectations! Location is central to easy to walk to destinations! Amenities were great!"

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

Radio City Apartments
Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy One Platt Apartments Financial District

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy One Platt Apartments Financial District

3.5 out of 5
1 Platt Street, New York, NY
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in New York. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, concierge services, and a pool table. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (581 reviews)
"Nice setup and thank you!"

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy One Platt Apartments Financial District
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, WiFi (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value ...
5.4/10 (1,120 reviews)
"Pretty good place to go to vacation with my family, I will reserve again next time"

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2025

31 Street Broadway Hotel
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