East Williamsburg Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Times Square
New York’s infamous neon wonderland is hustle and bustle at its best, and an essential stop for all tourists.
Central Park
Offering blissful respite from Manhattan’s concrete jungle, this is the perfect spot to rest weary feet or enjoy a picnic.
Grand Central Terminal
This majestic, lively hub for commuters is a must-see for architecture buffs.
Madison Square Garden
Whether you’re performing here, watching your favorite sports team or entertainer or touring the venue, you’re in for an exciting event.
Statue of Liberty
This symbol of freedom, democracy and hope is one of the most famous statues in the world.
Rockefeller Center
One of Manhattan’s most iconic developments, this hub of business and entertainment was considered a remarkable feat when it was completed in the late 1930s.
Things to do
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Empire State Building Observation Deck & Museum Ticket
Top of the Rock Observation Deck
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards
Top hotels in East Williamsburg
Hotel Edison Times Square
Clean, lots of food options
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
The room was very clean, beds very comfortable, staff very friendly and welcoming.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
Front desk staff nariana( probably spelled wrong, sorry!) was soo helpful and friendly,she went the extra mile to help us!it was a good location to see the city! The hotel definitely was outdated, but it is known for being one of the oldest hotels in manhattan so I wasnt to suprised.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
Great
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Pod Times Square
Everyone was super nice the view and room was great. Location was perfect with in walking distance of a lot of places. Definitely will recommend and stay again!
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Hyatt Grand Central New York
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Other neighbourhoods around East Williamsburg
Williamsburg
Noted for its cafes and live music, there's plenty to explore in Williamsburg. Top attractions like McCarren Park Pool and Brooklyn Brewery 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.
Lower East Side
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.
Downtown Brooklyn
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.
Midtown South
While you're in Midtown South, take in top sights like Madison Square Garden or 5th Avenue, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 34 St. Station (Herald Square) or 33 St. Station (Park Av. S).
SoHo
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in SoHo. Spend some time visiting top spots like Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art, and catch the metro at Prince St. Station or Spring St. Station to see more of the area.
Midtown East
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Grand Central Terminal to 5th Avenue – discover Midtown East, a destination also famous for its shopping.
