Brooklyn

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Brooklyn Bridge Park which includes a city, a river or creek and skyline
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Museum featuring interior views and heritage elements as well as a small group of people
Brooklyn which includes a city, skyline and night scenes
Brooklyn featuring heritage elements and a bridge

Brooklyn Travel Guide Video

This bustling borough has everything — from pizza slices and pretzel vendors, to trendy galleries, and vintage stores -- all with killer views of the Manhattan skyline.

A lively arts and music scene, trendy shopping and hip pubs and restaurants gives Brooklyn a decidedly unique identity. This borough attracts creative talent from all over the world.

Brooklyn was an independent city until the end of the 19th century, and was known for its tough reputation throughout much of the 20th century. Today, it’s the most densely populated of New York City’s five boroughs, populated mainly by families, students, and young professionals in all walks of life.

This area is studded with a great range of dining options, especially Italian fare like pizza, pasta, and gelato. You’ll find everything from street vendors, to charming sidewalk cafes, to high-end restaurants. Brooklyn is also brimming with eclectic flea markets and vintage stores throughout the Williamsburg neighborhood.

If you’re looking for some exercise, stroll from Manhattan over the 1.3-mile-long (1.82 kilometers) Brooklyn Bridge. Stop and enjoy the views of the city skyline from picturesque Brooklyn Bridge Park. Grab a scoop (or two) from the award-winning Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory and explore the Dumbo neighborhood, where former warehouses have been converted into multi-million dollar condos. From Dumbo, it’s a subway ride to Bedford Avenue in the heart of Williamsburg. Take your time and explore the many cute cafes, galleries and boutiques. Wander over to trendy Greenpoint to grab a bite from Five Leaves Café, Bar and Oysters, which actor Heath Ledger designed.

Brooklyn also has plenty of green spaces where you can kick back and relax. Prospect Park is the borough’s answer to Central Park, created by the same design team. Nearby Sunset Park, in a neighborhood bearing the same name, is where you’ll find Brooklyn’s Chinatown. If you’re in town in summer, catch an outdoor film or take a dip in the public pool at McCarren Park.

Art buffs can get their fill from countless galleries and independent art spaces throughout Brooklyn. You’ll find exhibits by internationally-recognized photographers and artists, as well as up-and-coming creative minds. The architecturally beautiful Brooklyn Museum often has travelling exhibits worth checking, with a focus on women’s art.

The Brooklyn bar scene is just as lively as it is across the bridge in Manhattan. You’ll find informal bars and cafes, as well as elegant rooftop spots to enjoy a glass of wine and take in the amazing skyline after a day of sightseeing.

Brooklyn is just south of Manhattan, on the western tip of Long Island. It’s easily accessible by subway or bus.

EVEN Hotel Brooklyn by IHG

EVEN Hotel Brooklyn by IHG

4 out of 5
46 Nevins Street, Brooklyn, NY
The price is HK$1,265 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
HK$1,265
HK$1,704 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Brooklyn. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,490 reviews)
"The staff was amiable and attentive to all of our requests. We had a smooth stay, quiet, comfy, hassle-free. Trust is not a word you hear much these days, but it's the one word that summarizes my opinion of the place."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

EVEN Hotel Brooklyn by IHG
The Lodge Red Hook

The Lodge Red Hook

3 out of 5
17 Seabring Street, Brooklyn, NY
The price is HK$873 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
HK$873
HK$1,243 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Brooklyn. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,337 reviews)
"I stayed with my boyfriend after a concert at Barclays. We were surprised to have a room in the basement but the room itself was pretty good. Not too big but comfortable enough to get ready in. Considering our room was in the basement it was well lit and the windows were looking into the parking ..."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

The Lodge Red Hook
Sheraton Brooklyn New York Hotel

Sheraton Brooklyn New York Hotel

4 out of 5
228 Duffield Street, Brooklyn, NY
The price is HK$994 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
HK$994
HK$1,168 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Brooklyn. Enjoy room service, WiFi (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,274 reviews)
"Convenient location to everything, shopping, restaurants, grocery stores, discount stores, subway, buses. Everything is within walking distance"

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

Sheraton Brooklyn New York 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.
Aura Hotel Brooklyn

Aura Hotel Brooklyn

3.5 out of 5
56 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Brooklyn. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,112 reviews)
"Comfortable bed, nice that there are only 5 or so rooms per floor. Liked the apartment-ish vibe with the microwave, mini-fridge, and sink. It was easier to keep groceries and cut down on the cost of eating out. Definitely worse for wear in some areas (peeling paint, stained/dented walls) but overall ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Aura Hotel Brooklyn
Luxury Cozy 1-bedroom Brooklyn Brownstone

Luxury Cozy 1-bedroom Brooklyn Brownstone

Brooklyn
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Brooklyn. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Barclays Center ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3 reviews)
"This spot was what we'd hoped it'd be for our trip. It's within convenient reaches of the 2,3,4,5 trains, is in a beautiful and safe area, slept our family sufficiently, and had a WASHER/DRYER combo!!The communication was excellent from the host and though we had our reservation cut then reinstated ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2025

Luxury Cozy 1-bedroom Brooklyn Brownstone
Charming 2-bedroom Brownstone with Bar and Balcony in enchanting Brooklyn

Charming 2-bedroom Brownstone with Bar and Balcony in enchanting Brooklyn

Brooklyn
Stay at this vacation home in Brooklyn. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Barclays Center Brooklyn and Brooklyn Cruise ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (6 reviews)
"Great location and place to stay!"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Charming 2-bedroom Brownstone with Bar and Balcony in enchanting Brooklyn
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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