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

Brooklyn Tabernacle

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

Brooklyn Tabernacle

Kings County Supreme Court

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

Kings County Supreme Court

Activities

Brooklyn, New York Self-Guided Walking Tour

New York Brooklyn Bridge Walking Tour: Self-Guided

AU$20
Per adult
New York Brooklyn Bridge Walking Tour: Self-Guided
Private New York Walking Tour with a Personal Photographer

Professional Photoshoot Private Walking Tour

AU$262
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Professional Photoshoot Private Walking Tour
NYC Super Saver Combo Tour: All of Manhattan & Brooklyn

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

AU$69
Per adult
Explore NYC's Best: 6 Self-Guided Walking Tours in One Bundle
No Diet Club - Street food in Brooklyn with many tastings !

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

AU$107
Per adult
No Diet Club - Street food in Brooklyn with many tastings !
New York Luggage Storage Brooklyn Bridge

New York Luggage Storage Brooklyn Bridge

AU$10
Per adult
New York Luggage Storage Brooklyn Bridge
2 Hour Brooklyn Scavenger Hunt Walking and Gaming Experience

Brooklyn Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game

AU$74
Per adult
Brooklyn Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game
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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$371 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
AU$371
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
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! (4,522 reviews)
"Excellent stay, you have access to all subway and train stations at Grand Central station just a few meters"

Reviewed on 19 Nov. 2024

Hyatt Grand Central New York
The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel
The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel
4 out of 5
481 Eighth Ave., New York, NY
The price is AU$246 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
AU$246
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
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! (4,831 reviews)
"We had a great experience at The New Yorker. Our room had a great view, we enjoyed the dining options and the staff is friendly and helpful. The location is perfect, we will return!"

Reviewed on 20 Nov. 2024

The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel
Empire Hotel
Empire Hotel
4 out of 5
44 W 63rd St, New York, NY
The price is AU$304 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
AU$304
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (4,628 reviews)
"Wallpaper is ugly I hate it real bad"

Reviewed on 20 Nov. 2024

Empire Hotel
Lotte New York Palace
Lotte New York Palace
4.5 out of 5
455 Madison Ave, New York, NY
The price is AU$1,126 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
AU$1,126
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Book a stay at this spa hotel in New York. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,180 reviews)
"Service was amazing and very kind. Hotel was absolutely amazing!"

Reviewed on 19 Nov. 2024

Lotte New York Palace
Paramount Times Square
Paramount Times Square
4 out of 5
235 West 46th Street, New York, NY
The price is AU$265 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
AU$265
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
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! (3,343 reviews)
"Really loved this hotel!!!"

Reviewed on 22 Nov. 2024

Paramount Times Square
Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, an IHG Hotel
Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, an IHG Hotel
3.5 out of 5
1605 Broadway, New York, NY
The price is AU$297 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
AU$297
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,819 reviews)
"Perfect location, out of hotel door your right in time square."

Reviewed on 21 Nov. 2024

Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, an IHG Hotel
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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 Brooklyn Brewery and Music Hall of Williamsburg 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 Children's Museum of the Arts, and catch the metro at Prince St. Station or Spring St. Station to see more of the area.

SoHo
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East Village

3/5(1 area review)

If you're spending time in East Village, you might enjoy attractions like Tompkins Square Park and St. Marks Place. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at 1 Av. Station to see more of the city.

East Village
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

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