Long Island City Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A waterfront promenade with benches and a city skyline in the background.
A waterfront with high-rise buildings and a sign that reads 'LONG ISLAND.'
A wooden boardwalk with metal railings, benches, and a city skyline in the background.
A brightly lit bridge spanning a river at night with city lights reflecting on the water.
A waterfront promenade with a view of the New York City skyline, including the Empire State Building and other high-rise buildings.

Our guide on where to stay in Long Island City

Find the best Long Island City areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A waterfront cityscape with high-rise buildings, a prominent 'LONG ISLAND' sign, and a wooden boardwalk.

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.

A city skyline at night with illuminated buildings and a bridge.
Photo by Helen C
Open Photo by Helen C

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 100 Sutton 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
The price is AU$190 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
AU$190
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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. ...
Capital Hotel
ROW NYC

ROW NYC

4 out of 5
700 8th Avenue New York NY
The price is AU$363 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$363
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Times Square and Broadway are located ...
8/10 Very good! (2,828 reviews)
"A few months ago when I stayed here- I wrote a raving review. This time It was different sadly. Staff not as accommodating. Room not as nice. Location to theaters is great."

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2026

ROW NYC
Pod Times Square

Pod Times Square

3 out of 5
400 W 42nd Street New York NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$226 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
AU$226
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (6,239 reviews)
"I was surprised by POD - the room was spacious by NYC standards! I was super comfy and happy in my full room. It was seriously just as big as other fancier hotels! Also, front desk folks were lovely. This was a great hotel. Easy to walk to a bunch of different subway stations and attractions. Would ..."

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2026

Pod Times Square
See all 12,642 properties in Long Island City
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! (5,740 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay! Super clean place all over. Our room was even ready early. Staff was so polite and quick to help. The location is perfect and so close to everything. We thoroughly enjoyed our time!!"

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2026

Radio City Apartments
Duane Street Hotel Tribeca, Belvilla District 6 Formerly Sonder

Duane Street Hotel Tribeca, Belvilla District 6 Formerly Sonder

4 out of 5
130 Duane Street New York NY
Stay at this boutique aparthotel in New York. Enjoy daily housekeeping, laundry facilities and air conditioning. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
Duane Street Hotel Tribeca, Belvilla District 6 Formerly Sonder
See all properties in Long Island City
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.

Stay near popular Long Island City attractions

A building with a sloped roof and a large, colorful wire structure above it.

MoMA PS1

7.6/10 (569 reviews)
Feel inspired, challenged and moved at one of the United States’ oldest and largest nonprofit contemporary art institutions, where experimental art flourishes.
See properties

Activities

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

AU$69
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent

New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent

AU$122
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
Tyrannosaurs rex skeleton in the American Museum of Natural History in New York

American Museum of Natural History Tickets

AU$51
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
American Museum of Natural History Tickets
New York’s Best Skyline View, Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center

Top of the Rock Timed Admission

AU$59
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Top of the Rock Timed Admission
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

AU$62
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket
One World Observatory: Skip-the-Line Ticket

One World Observatory Tickets

AU$44
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
One World Observatory Tickets
See all activities in Long Island City

Cities near Long Island City

A red boat on a river with a bridge and a city skyline in the background.

New York

A bridge with an American flag, a city skyline, and a waterfront park.

Brooklyn

A park with a tree-lined pathway covered in fallen leaves.

Woodside