Downtown Brooklyn Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Downtown Brooklyn showing a bridge and a city
After the skyscraper-filled districts of Lower and Midtown Manhattan, Downtown Brooklyn has a more casual look and feel.

Old brownstone façades blend with modern city towers in the bustling heart of Brooklyn. Business people in suits mix with youthful students this glimpse of everyday life is rare elsewhere in central New York. Downtown Brooklyn is on the rise, with new initiatives for art and entertainment popping up everywhere and MetroTech Commons is a good place to start if you’re looking for culture. Enjoy a burger with a pint in a bar and mingle with the locals.

Popular places to visit

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New York Transit Museum

Discover the history of New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority at this unique museum, located in a decommissioned subway station in Brooklyn.

New York Transit Museum
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Brooklyn Borough Hall

A brief but glorious period in Brooklyn’s history is commemorated by a Greek Revival civic building that is one of the biggest in the borough.

Brooklyn Borough Hall
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Cadman Plaza Park

Before or after walking across the Brooklyn Bridge, rest in this long park that acts as an arrow pointing toward downtown Manhattan.

Cadman Plaza Park
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Dime Savings Bank

See a remarkable mix of old and new at this former bank with one of the neighborhood’s tallest structures being built just behind it.

Dime Savings Bank
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Brooklyn Tabernacle

You can learn about the history of Brooklyn when you stop by Brooklyn Tabernacle. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

Brooklyn Tabernacle
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Kings County Supreme Court

After visiting Kings County Supreme Court, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brooklyn. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

Kings County Supreme Court

Activities

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New York Brooklyn Bridge Walking Tour: Self-Guided

AU$20
Per adult
New York Brooklyn Bridge Walking Tour: Self-Guided
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6 New York Walking Tours – Self-Guided Tours Bundle (6 tours)

AU$41
Per adult
6 New York Walking Tours – Self-Guided Tours Bundle (6 tours)
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Discover Brooklyn Subway Secrets & Abandoned Stations - Private

AU$302
Per adult
Discover Brooklyn Subway Secrets & Abandoned Stations - Private
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Brooklyn: Subway Secrets and Hidden Stations Walking Tour

AU$272
Per adult
Brooklyn: Subway Secrets and Hidden Stations Walking Tour
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No Diet Club - Amazing street food in Brooklyn

AU$90
Per adult
No Diet Club - Amazing street food in Brooklyn
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Downtown Bike Tour with Stylish Dutch Bikes

AU$89
Per adult
Downtown Bike Tour with Stylish Dutch Bikes
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Our pick of the best Downtown Brooklyn Hotel Deals

The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel
The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel
4 out of 5
790 7th Ave, New York, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$141 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
AU$141
per night
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast, a 24-hour fitness center, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
5.4/10 (4,202 reviews)
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Reviewed on 16 Apr. 2024

The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel
The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel
The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel
4 out of 5
481 Eighth Ave., New York, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$202 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
AU$202
per night
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8/10 Very Good! (4,287 reviews)
Comfortable Stay. Close proximity to Penn Station
"Enjoyed my stay. Close to Penn station so it made traveling easy. Definitely will come back."

Reviewed on 17 Apr. 2024

The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel
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$397 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$397
per night
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,251 reviews)
"Great staff. Very friendly. Room was great. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on 17 Apr. 2024

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Park Central Hotel New York
Park Central Hotel New York
4 out of 5
870 7th Ave, New York, NY
Fully refundable
The price is AU$245 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
AU$245
per night
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,819 reviews)
"Very clean hotel and quiet. The front desk was very polite and helpful. Our room didn’t come with a microwave or fridge but we were offered if needed. They let us check in early as well! Which was very nice of them and helpful to us for our stay in New York. Everything went smoothly even with checkout. ..."

Reviewed on 17 Apr. 2024

Park Central Hotel New York
Paramount Times Square
Paramount Times Square
4 out of 5
235 West 46th Street, New York, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$207 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
AU$207
per night
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7/10 Good! (2,095 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 17 Apr. 2024

Paramount Times Square
Radio Hotel
Radio Hotel
4 out of 5
2420 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$274 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
AU$274
per night
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,515 reviews)
"Great NYC staycation location! Will visit again!"

Reviewed on 16 Apr. 2024

Radio Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Brooklyn

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Financial District

4.5/5(23 area reviews)

Enjoy the important monuments in Financial District. Brooklyn Bridge is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Wall St. Station (William St.) or Broad St. Station to see more of New York.

Financial District
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Williamsburg

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

Noted for its cafes and live music, there's plenty to explore in Williamsburg. Top attractions like McCarren Park Pool and Brooklyn Brewery 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.

Williamsburg
SoHo - Tribeca featuring street scenes and a city as well as a large group of people

SoHo

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in SoHo. Spend some time visiting top spots like The Apartment, and catch the metro at Prince St. Station or Spring St. Station to see more of the area.

SoHo
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East Village

3/5(1 area review)

If you're spending time in East Village, you might enjoy attractions like Tompkins Square Park and St. Marks Place. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at 1 Av. Station to see more of the city.

East Village
Greenwich Village which includes a fountain

Greenwich Village

5/5(8 area reviews)

Spend some time visiting places like 5th Avenue while getting to know Greenwich Village, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Christopher St. - Sheridan Sq. Station or W 4 St. Station to see more of the area.

Greenwich Village
The High Line Park showing a garden, street scenes and a city

Chelsea

4/5(27 area reviews)

Chelsea is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Madison Square Garden and Chelsea Hotel. See more of New York by jumping on the metro at 23 St. Station (8th Av.) or 23 St. Station (7th Av.).

Chelsea

Downtown Brooklyn Travel Guide

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