Park Slope Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Park Slope
Park Slope
Park Slope
Park Slope
Park Slope
Near a large Brooklyn park, important cultural sites stand next to gracious residences, while central avenues bustle with places to eat, drink and shop.

Elegant row houses line the leafy streets of Park Slope, a typical Brooklyn neighborhood brimming with historical sites and lively arts and culture.

The neighborhood’s park, Prospect Park, is one of the borough’s largest. Overlooking the neighborhood from its eastern edge, the park is full of spots for family fun. Wander its meadows and wooded trails. Consider the history of Litchfield Villa, the Quaker Cemetery and Lefferts Historic House. Kayak, ice skate or rent bikes at the LeFrak Center. Visit red pandas and sea lions at Prospect Park Zoo. Spread out a picnic blanket and enjoy free concerts on summer evenings at the Prospect Park Bandshell.

Exit the park to the north at Grand Army Plaza, appreciating the imposing monument to the triumphant Union forces of the Civil War. This area is the heart of Brooklyn’s intellectual identity, with magnificent public institutions showing the borough’s commitment to world-class arts and culture.

Across the plaza, pass through the golden gates of the Brooklyn Public Library, a major center for free educational events. Admire its monumental art deco architecture, featuring friezes with scenes from American literature.

See global plant life at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, where specimens include carnivorous plants, tropical ferns, cherry blossoms and cacti.

Visit the Brooklyn Museum to immerse yourself in fine art and craft through the ages, along with highly anticipated themed exhibitions.

Meander past Brooklyn’s picturesque brownstones. Just west of Prospect Park, Montgomery Place is full of elegant and elaborate 19th-century architectural styles. Explore history at the Old Stone House to learn about the Battle of Brooklyn, a local conflict during the Revolutionary War. Green-Wood Cemetery is one of the city’s oldest non-denominational cemeteries, the final resting place of famous New Yorkers including composer Leonard Bernstein and artist Jean-Michel Basquiat.

To experience contemporary life in lively Brooklyn, wander along 5th Avenue, where eclectic boutiques, busy coffee shops and diverse restaurants attract artists, writers and activists who have long called Park Slope home.


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Our pick of the best Park Slope 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$479 per night from 4 May to 5 May
AU$479
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (4,929 reviews)
"Overall, decent stay in NYC. We did have trouble with the inconsistency of hot water and the actual temp as it was never hot, just very warm at best, and when we called about it, one man scoffed at us because it was warm at the moment he checked. It wasn’t until I pleaded with another worker that ..."

Reviewed on 16 Apr. 2025

Hyatt Grand Central New York
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$289 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
AU$289
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 4-star 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 (4,356 reviews)
"We stayed there because it was close to the theater where we saw a play. It has a parking garage in the basement, which is a huge plus. They offer a continental breakfast, while we prefer a hot meal. There is a big problem with elevator capacity: we were on the 6th floor, and on the morning we left, ..."

Reviewed on 17 Apr. 2025

The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel
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$495 per night from 18 May to 19 May
AU$495
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (3,445 reviews)
"W"

Reviewed on 16 Apr. 2025

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Empire Hotel
Empire Hotel
4 out of 5
44 W 63rd St, New York, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$326 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
AU$326
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
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. ...
7.6/10 Good! (5,337 reviews)
"Great location, small but nice room, a tad ragged on the edges but overall great and very friendly staff."

Reviewed on 17 Apr. 2025

Empire Hotel
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
4 out of 5
145 W 44th St, New York, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$351 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
AU$351
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.4/10 Good! (5,129 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 19 Apr. 2025

Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
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$321 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
AU$321
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
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 breakfast and ...
8/10 Very Good! (4,521 reviews)
Will stay here again
"Classic hotel. Rooms are typical for the times square which implies smaller than usual but nicely decorated. The highlight was the staff. From the floor housekeepers to the front desk, to the doorman. Helpful, friendly, knowledgeable and engaged."

Reviewed on 17 Apr. 2025

Hotel Edison Times Square
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Park Slope

Downtown Brooklyn showing heritage elements and a bridge

Downtown Brooklyn

4/5(4 area reviews)

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.

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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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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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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 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 Drawing Center, 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

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