Outer Boroughs Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Outer Boroughs
Williamsburg
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.
Queens
Flushing Meadows-Corona Park and Citi Field are top sights in Queens, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Briarwood Van Wyck Blvd. Station or Jamaica Van Wyck Station to see more sights in the area.
Downtown Brooklyn
Spend some time visiting places like Brooklyn Bridge while getting to know Downtown Brooklyn, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Jay St. - Tech Station or York St. Station to see more of the area.
Brooklyn Heights
You might enjoy the restaurants while in Brooklyn Heights. Brooklyn Bridge is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Clark St. Station or Court St. Station to see more of the city.
Greenpoint
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Greenpoint. Spend some time visiting top spots like Green Point Lodge, and catch the metro at Nassau Av. Station or Greenpoint Av. Station to see more of the area.
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.
La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Queens NYC/JFK AirTrain
So accessible from JFK and the staff was amazing super clean, beautiful breakfast area can’t say enough it was a lifesaver!
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Flushing
Maybe need more variety
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York JFK Airport
Front desk staff need to friendly know surrounding area as they doesn’t know where is pharmacy in that area and it’s only 14 mins from hotel location also airport shuttle doesn’t drop back at terminal as they suppose too property and location is great…
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Aura Hotel Brooklyn
We arrived late, and after having our room bookies for four months this hotel over sold our room and still tried to charge us for a room. At every step of the process they tried to scam us out of a hotel room. Eventually they booked us at a place down the road, but not without a fight. I do not recommend ...
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Court Square Hotel Long Island City New York , Belvilla District 6 Formerly Sonder
The check-in process was terrible. They have no one available to assist you if any issues arise—such as a problem with the Wi-Fi—and when we needed towels, there was absolutely no way to get anyone to help us. They really ought to have someone stationed at the building entrance; the whole experience ...
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Global Luxury Suites at The Arches
The room was clean but the balcony was disgusting, seeing dirty diapers along with many cigarettes out the window is crazy. For the price I was excepting it to much cleaner.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Popular places to visit
Yankee Stadium
Baseball’s most famous franchise has a new, somewhat luxurious home in the central Bronx, full of homages to the team’s long history.
Citi Field
Catch an event at Citi Field during your trip to Corona. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Barclays Center Brooklyn
Fan favorites, the Brooklyn Nets, the New York Islanders and some of music’s biggest acts, make this urban arena one of the nation’s most popular.
Flushing Meadows-Corona Park
There’s a world to discover at this sprawling Queens park, where remnants from two world fairs share space with museums, bike paths and playing fields.
Bronx Zoo
Watch gorillas bathing and sea lions feeding at this extensive animal park, which brings the great wild to central New York.
Brooklyn Cruise Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Brooklyn with a trip to Brooklyn Cruise Terminal. Discover the fascinating museums and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
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