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

Where to stay in Long Island City

Find the best Long Island City areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Long Island City
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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.

Dutch Kills

When in Dutch Kills and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Grand Central Terminal or 5th Avenue and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 21 St. - Queensbridge Station or Queensboro Plaza Station.

Blissville

Blissville might not have many top sights, but Under The K Bridge Park and MoMA PS1 are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Capital Hotel

Capital Hotel

2 out of 5
38-26 11th Street Long Island City NY
The price is £85 per night from 21 Jun to 22 Jun
£85
per night
21 Jun - 22 Jun
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! (1,031 reviews)
"Good service"

Reviewed on 12 Jun 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 £224 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
£224
per night
1 Jul - 2 Jul
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! (7,207 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Empire Hotel

Empire Hotel

4 out of 5
44 W 63rd St New York NY
The price is £154 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
£154
per night
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Stay at this boutique hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (6,922 reviews)
"Do not let the photos fool you the pool area is a big let down. Also rooms are not well maintained shower makes a loud noise throughout the night and sink constantly dripped water. The bright light was the staff who were all very kind the whole trip."

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026

Empire Hotel
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.
Court Square Hotel Long Island City New York , Belvilla District 6 Formerly Sonder

Court Square Hotel Long Island City New York , Belvilla District 6 Formerly Sonder

3.5 out of 5
45-06 Pearson Street Long Island City NY
Stay at this aparthotel in Long Island City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, housekeeping and air conditioning. Popular attractions Grand Central Terminal and 5th Avenue are ...
8/10 Very Good! (315 reviews)
"The entrance is almost hidden. It has no label of the hotel at all. Its next to the sky bar. The rooms are on top of businesses.Establishment did a horrible job of providing instructions outside of the use of the access code. Since there isn't a person staffed, you must have your phobe charged or ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026

Court Square Hotel Long Island City New York , Belvilla District 6 Formerly Sonder
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! (5,403 reviews)
"Very clean & front desk was very cooperative. It is an old building & has small rooms. You can easily hear the coming & going of other guests. The noise of NY City can be heard all night. Very good location & close to a lot of attractions."

Reviewed on 14 Jun 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 ...
5.6/10 (1,198 reviews)
"Was in a good safe location in the middle of everything. Room was larger than I thought it would be. They will hold your luggage before and after the trip if you arrive or leave late. Only frustration was that the elevator wound usually take 10 minutes to get to the room or out of the room."

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026

31 Street Broadway Hotel
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.

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