Long Island City Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Panorama of Gantry Plaza State Park in Long Island City, Queens, New York in early morning
Long Island City Skyline
Ed Koch Bridge (aka Queensboro bridge) by night
United States, New York City, Queens, Long Island City, Gantry Plaza State Park
Long Island City skyline at dusk. LIC is the westernmost residential and commercial neighborhood of the NYC borough of Queens
Holiday Inn Express Long Island City E New York by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Long Island City E New York by IHG

2.5 out of 5
52-09-11 31st Place Long Island City NY
The price is £115 per night from 25 May to 26 May
£115
25 May - 26 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Long Island City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free train station pick-up. Popular attractions Grand Central ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (991 reviews)
Pretty good

Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Holiday Inn Express Long Island City E New York by IHG
Capital Hotel

Capital Hotel

2 out of 5
38-26 11th Street Long Island City NY
The price is £78 per night from 25 May to 26 May
£78
25 May - 26 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Long Island City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the overall value in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,039 reviews)
Outside is terrible If you going with kid becareful, the room good but the clean so bad we founded cockroach in our room.

Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Capital Hotel
Hyatt Grand Central New York

Hyatt Grand Central New York

4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street New York NY
The price is £202 per night from 25 May to 26 May
£202
25 May - 26 May
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (6,926 reviews)
Clean room, great suggestion for a late night slice, courteous staff

Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Hyatt Grand Central New York
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Radio City Apartments

Radio City Apartments

3.5 out of 5
142 West 49th Street New York NY
Stay at this aparthotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,314 reviews)
It was the perfect location!

Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Radio City Apartments
31 Street Broadway Hotel

31 Street Broadway Hotel

2 out of 5
38 West 31st Street New York NY
Stay at this aparthotel in New York. Enjoy room service, Wi-Fi (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the property condition ...
5.4/10 (1,191 reviews)
Great place to crash conveniently located.

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

31 Street Broadway Hotel
Placemakr Wall Street

Placemakr Wall Street

4 out of 5
110 Wall St New York NY
Stay at this aparthotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 coffee shops/cafes and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (921 reviews)
Clean and large room. Nice staff. The full kitchen was great!

Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Placemakr Wall Street
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Popular places to visit

Times Square

Times Square

4/5(1,717 reviews)

New York’s infamous neon wonderland is hustle and bustle at its best, and an essential stop for all tourists.

Times Square
Central Park

Central Park

4.5/5(1,416 reviews)

Offering blissful respite from Manhattan’s concrete jungle, this is the perfect spot to rest weary feet or enjoy a picnic.

Central Park
Grand Central Terminal

Grand Central Terminal

4.5/5(1,563 reviews)

This majestic, lively hub for commuters is a must-see for architecture buffs.

Grand Central Terminal
view from top on Madison Square Garden and Empire State Building. Night Lights

Madison Square Garden

4.5/5(354 reviews)

Whether you’re performing here, watching your favorite sports team or entertainer or touring the venue, you’re in for an exciting event.

Madison Square Garden
Statue of Liberty

Statue of Liberty

4.5/5(1,238 reviews)

This symbol of freedom, democracy and hope is one of the most famous statues in the world.

Statue of Liberty
Broadway

Broadway

4.5/5(1,401 reviews)

Visit the dazzling theater district of one of the world’s most exciting cities. Enjoy the shopping, dining and street entertainment as well.

Broadway

Things to do

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

£35
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Empire State Building Observatory Tickets - General Admission & Express

Empire State Building Observation Deck & Museum Ticket

£35
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Empire State Building Observation Deck & Museum Ticket
NYC: Museum of Modern Art

NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket

£22
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket
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

£62
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 Observation Deck at Hudson Yards

£30
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards
One World Observatory: Skip-the-Line Ticket

One World Observatory Tickets

£22
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
One World Observatory Tickets
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