Downtown Brooklyn Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Downtown Brooklyn showing a bridge and a city
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

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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
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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
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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
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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
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Brooklyn Tabernacle

You can learn about the history of Brooklyn when you stop by Brooklyn Tabernacle. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.

Brooklyn Tabernacle
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Kings County Supreme Court

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

Kings County Supreme Court

Activities

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New York Brooklyn Bridge Walking Tour: Self-Guided

AU$23
Per adult
New York Brooklyn Bridge Walking Tour: Self-Guided
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6 New York Walking Tours – Self-Guided Tours Bundle (6 tours)

AU$76
Per adult
6 New York Walking Tours – Self-Guided Tours Bundle (6 tours)
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Discover Brooklyn Subway Secrets & Abandoned Stations - Private

AU$302
Per adult
Discover Brooklyn Subway Secrets & Abandoned Stations - Private
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Brooklyn: Subway Secrets and Hidden Stations Walking Tour

AU$272
Per adult
Brooklyn: Subway Secrets and Hidden Stations Walking Tour
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No Diet Club - Amazing street food in Brooklyn

AU$106
Per adult
No Diet Club - Amazing street food in Brooklyn
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Downtown Bike Tour with Stylish Dutch Bikes

AU$89
Per adult
Downtown Bike Tour with Stylish Dutch Bikes
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Our pick of the best Downtown Brooklyn Hotel Deals

The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel
The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel
4 out of 5
790 7th Ave, New York, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$209 per night from 27 May to 28 May
AU$209
per night
27 May - 28 May
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
5.6/10 (4,260 reviews)
"The value for what you get in heart if Times Square is worth giving them a try. When in NYC all you need is a place to sleep. And everything else you could possibly want is readily accessible."

Reviewed on 14 May 2024

The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel
Paramount Times Square
Paramount Times Square
4 out of 5
235 West 46th Street, New York, NY
The price is AU$295 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
AU$295
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7/10 Good! (2,286 reviews)
"The manager and staff were very friendly and supportive through the stay. However, it was awful on arrival because of a glitch that caused dozens to have no rooms available. We had been on planes for 24 hours, then in the train metro to Manhattan, walked with luggage to the lobby to find a mess. ..."

Reviewed on 15 May 2024

Paramount Times Square
The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel
The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel
4 out of 5
481 Eighth Ave., New York, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$244 per night from 27 May to 28 May
AU$244
per night
27 May - 28 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8/10 Very Good! (4,393 reviews)
"Great location, close to Penn Station and many local attractions"

Reviewed on 15 May 2024

The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel
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
Fully refundable
The price is AU$322 per night from 27 May to 28 May
AU$322
per night
27 May - 28 May
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,392 reviews)
"The stay was wonderful, but there were hidden fees."

Reviewed on 15 May 2024

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Hotel Edison Times Square
Hotel Edison Times Square
4 out of 5
228 W 47th St, New York, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$244 per night from 27 May to 28 May
AU$244
per night
27 May - 28 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 2 restaurants, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (4,157 reviews)
"Hotel Edison is right in the middle of everything that is going on in Times Square and Broadway."

Reviewed on 17 May 2024

Hotel Edison Times Square
Virgin Hotels New York City
Virgin Hotels New York City
5 out of 5
1227 Broadway, New York, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$348 per night from 27 May to 28 May
AU$348
per night
27 May - 28 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,251 reviews)
"Good service"

Reviewed on 16 May 2024

Virgin Hotels New York City
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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. One World Trade Center 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 McCarren Park 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 featuring street scenes and a city as well as a large group of people

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 The Apartment, 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

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