Roosevelt Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A nighttime cityscape with illuminated buildings, a calm river, and a tree-lined walkway.
A cherry blossom-lined river walkway with a city skyline in the background.
A park with cherry blossoms, a bridge, and a city skyline in the background.
A bridge spanning a river with tall buildings in the background.
A cyclist on a green bike lane under a bridge with graffiti on the walls.

Stay near popular Roosevelt Island attractions

Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park

Explore the great outdoors at Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park, a lovely green space in New York. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
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Activities

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$121
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 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
Top of the Rock Timed Admission

Top of the Rock Timed Admission

AU$72
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Top of the Rock Timed Admission
Brooklyn Bridge footpath with Manhattan in background

Boroughs Tour: Brooklyn, Bronx, Harlem, Queens & Coney Island

AU$120
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Boroughs Tour: Brooklyn, Bronx, Harlem, Queens & Coney Island
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Sunset Cruise

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Sunset Cruise

AU$50
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Sunset Cruise
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Our pick of the best Roosevelt Island Hotel Deals

ROW NYC

ROW NYC

4 out of 5
700 8th Avenue New York NY
The price is AU$300 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
AU$300
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (810 reviews)
"Na"

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

ROW NYC
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$317 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
AU$317
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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 ...
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Lotte New York Palace

Lotte New York Palace

4.5 out of 5
455 Madison Ave New York NY
The price is AU$710 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$710
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in New York. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,178 reviews)
"From the moment Paul checked me into the hotel to the moment I departed, it was lovely. Recommend!"

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Lotte New York Palace
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS

NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS

4 out of 5
481 Eighth Ave. New York NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$293 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$293
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
8.2/10 Very good! (7,139 reviews)
"Great place to stay very close to everything and affordable.."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
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$281 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
AU$281
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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! (8,860 reviews)
"The restaurant matre’d let us place our food order shortly after kitchen cut off time because we had just gotten there after a lengthy airport delay at LaGuardia. Otherwise we would not have Any food since noon. Very nice of him! Also, our waiter was very gracious, even though we probably kept him ..."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Empire Hotel

Empire Hotel

4 out of 5
44 W 63rd St New York NY
The price is AU$291 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
AU$291
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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! (7,076 reviews)
"The rooms are clean but have clear water damage in the bathroom room ceiling."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Empire Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in Roosevelt Island

Find the best Roosevelt Island areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A bridge with an American flag, a city skyline, and a waterfront park.

Brooklyn

Known for its great live music and charming cafes, there's plenty to explore in Brooklyn. You can visit top attractions like Barclays Center Brooklyn and Brooklyn Bridge, and jump on the metro at Kingston - Throop Avs. Station or Nostrand Av. Station (Fulton St.) to see more of the city.

A city skyline with various high-rise buildings, including a distinctive skyscraper under construction, and a body of water in the foreground.

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.

A large glass-domed building with a pond in front, surrounded by potted plants and people walking.

Bronx

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Bronx. If sightseeing is on the list, Yankee Stadium is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Bronx Park East Station or E 180 St. Station to see more of the area.

A cityscape with a large park in the center, surrounded by high-rise buildings.

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.

A rooftop garden with various plants and a view of historic buildings in the background.

Chelsea

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

Roosevelt Island Travel Guide

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