Downtown Brooklyn Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Downtown Brooklyn which includes heritage elements and a bridge
Downtown Brooklyn showing a bridge and a city
Downtown Brooklyn which includes a bridge and a city
Downtown Brooklyn
Downtown Brooklyn featuring heritage elements and a bridge

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

Kings County Supreme Court

After visiting Kings County Supreme Court, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brooklyn. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.

Kings County Supreme Court

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

No Diet Club - Street food in Brooklyn with many tastings !

No Diet Club - Best street food tour in Brooklyn ! (NYC)

AU$125
per adult
No Diet Club - Best street food tour in Brooklyn ! (NYC)
Private New York Walking Tour with a Personal Photographer

NYC Professional Photoshoot and Walking Tour with Private Guide

AU$266
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
NYC Professional Photoshoot and Walking Tour with Private Guide
There's art all over BK celebrating Big Poppa. We'll see lots of it.

Notorious Walking Tour: Biggie Smalls' Life & Legacy in Brooklyn

AU$115
per adult
Notorious Walking Tour: Biggie Smalls' Life & Legacy in Brooklyn
Explore NYC's Best: 6 Self-Guided Walking Tours in One Bundle

Explore NYC's Best: 6 Self-Guided Walking Tours in One Bundle

AU$66
per traveller
Explore NYC's Best: 6 Self-Guided Walking Tours in One Bundle
Brooklyn, New York Self-Guided Walking Tour

New York Brooklyn Bridge: Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

AU$23
per traveller
New York Brooklyn Bridge: Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
New York Luggage Storage Brooklyn Bridge

New York Luggage Storage Brooklyn Bridge

AU$14
per adult
New York Luggage Storage Brooklyn Bridge
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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, at Grand Central Terminal, New York, NY
The price is AU$370 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$370
27 July - 28 July
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! (5,566 reviews)
"Very clean and great location."

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Hotel St. James
Hotel St. James
2.5 out of 5
109 W. 45TH ST., New York, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$322 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
AU$322
31 July - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (6,080 reviews)
"Basic clean hotel at very busy place. Provides a safe place to sleep. Don't expect coffee maker, microwave or fridge or parking."

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

Hotel St. James
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$358 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$358
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the ...
7.4/10 Good! (3,803 reviews)
"I liked the location. Enjoyed the hotel daily credit."

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

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$844 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$844
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in New York. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,528 reviews)
"Stayed in the Tower rooms with a view of Manhattan. loved this place. great service, great location, great hotel. very clean and iconic."

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

Lotte New York Palace
Hotel Edison Times Square
Hotel Edison Times Square
4 out of 5
228 W 47th St, New York, NY
The price is AU$328 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$328
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 2 restaurants, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (4,626 reviews)
"Place was perfect and conveniently located bye Times Square without all the noise and commotion!$"

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

Hotel Edison Times Square
THE NEW YORKER HOTEL BY LOTTE HOTELS
THE NEW YORKER HOTEL BY LOTTE HOTELS
4 out of 5
481 Eighth Ave., New York, NY
The price is AU$317 per night from 28 July to 29 July
AU$317
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8/10 Very Good! (5,561 reviews)
"I like the convenience"

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Brooklyn

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Lower East Side

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

Travellers love Lower East Side for its fantastic nightlife, and you can see more of New York by jumping on the metro at Essex St. Station or Delancey St. Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Orchard Street Shopping District and Lower East Side Tenement Museum.

Lower East Side
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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 showing a city

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 Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art, and catch the metro at Prince St. Station or Spring St. Station to see more of the area.

SoHo
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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