Downtown Brooklyn Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Downtown Brooklyn
Downtown Brooklyn
Downtown Brooklyn
Downtown Brooklyn
Downtown Brooklyn

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

New York Transit Museum

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
Brooklyn Borough Hall

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
Cadman Plaza Park

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
Dime Savings Bank

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

Brooklyn Paramount

Brooklyn Paramount is just one of the places to see in Brooklyn, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the charming cafes and great live music in this vibrant area.

Brooklyn Paramount

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

Activities

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

AU$66
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Go City: New York Explorer Pass - Entry to 2 to 10 Top Attractions

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

AU$117
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards

Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards

AU$57
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards
One World Observatory: Skip-the-Line Ticket

One World Observatory Tickets

AU$42
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
One World Observatory Tickets
Deluxe Helicopter Tour

Ultimate Manhattan Highlights Helicopter Tours

AU$357
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ultimate Manhattan Highlights Helicopter Tours
Top of the Rock Observation Deck

Top of the Rock Timed Admission

AU$63
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Top of the Rock Timed Admission
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Our pick of the best Downtown Brooklyn Hotel Deals

Hyatt Grand Central New York

Hyatt Grand Central New York

4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street New York NY
The price is AU$427 per night from 1 July to 2 July
AU$427
1 July - 2 July
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 June 2026

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Empire Hotel

Empire Hotel

4 out of 5
44 W 63rd St New York NY
The price is AU$298 per night from 1 July to 2 July
AU$298
1 July - 2 July
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 June 2026

Empire Hotel
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$389 per night from 14 June to 15 June
AU$389
14 June - 15 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.4/10 Good! (8,208 reviews)
"Our room was not clean upon arrival. Our sheets were dirty and there was mold in the ceiling in my shower. I was disappointed to say the least. The staff provided vouchers for breakfast one morning and I felt that more of a discount would have been appropriate. I am a Bonvoy member and didn’t find ..."

Reviewed on 9 June 2026

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS

NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS

4 out of 5
481 Eighth Ave. New York NY
The price is AU$329 per night from 1 July to 2 July
AU$329
1 July - 2 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (6,886 reviews)
"Convenient place to stay close to Madison Square Garden"

Reviewed on 9 June 2026

NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
Pod Times Square

Pod Times Square

3 out of 5
400 W 42nd Street New York NY
The price is AU$231 per night from 14 June to 15 June
AU$231
14 June - 15 June
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,636 reviews)
"U"

Reviewed on 9 June 2026

Pod Times Square
Hotel Edison Times Square

Hotel Edison Times Square

4 out of 5
228 W 47th St New York NY
The price is AU$312 per night from 14 June to 15 June
AU$312
14 June - 15 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (5,666 reviews)
"The location is excellent, close to everything, but you can hear street noise in the rooms. The grab-and-go breakfast only has three boring options. Also, the shower area doesn't have a door, and the bathroom floods every time it's used. You have to use the towels to dry the floor."

Reviewed on 9 June 2026

Hotel Edison Times Square
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Brooklyn

Find the best Downtown Brooklyn areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Brooklyn
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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.

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.

High Line. Urban public park on an historic freight rail line, New York City, Manhattan.

Chelsea

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.).

Aerial panorama of New York midtown skyline at sunset viewed from above Central Park.

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.

Theater District

Gourmet restaurants acclaimed theatres and top sights from Times Square to Rockefeller Center – discover Theater District, a destination also famous for its shopping.

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