occupying a modern building decorated with bright murals, this hip hotel is a 5-minute walk from the nearest subway station, 6 miles from the brooklyn bridge, connecting brooklyn and manhattan, and 8 miles from the museum of modern art (moma). there are also regular art exhibitions and events. . minimalist private rooms provide flat-screen tvs and en suite facilities. streamlined mixed-gender and female-only dorms feature bunk beds, wi-fi and shared bathrooms. some have balconies. amenities include a chic bar, a game room and coworking space John F Kennedy International Airport 33 min
Times Square (30 min) Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows. One World Trade Center (27 min) A casual cafe, a bar with small plates & American fine dining with views from the 101st floor. Brooklyn Bridge (20 min) Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (37 min) Frank Lloyd Wright–designed modern-art museum with an architecturally significant spiral rotunda. Rockefeller Center (29 min) Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & giant Christmas tree. The High Line (32 min) Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views. The Metropolitan Museum of Art (37 min) A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary. Empire State Building (27 min) Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors. Grand Central Terminal (26 min) Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining. The Museum of Modern Art (30 min) Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant. Brooklyn Botanic Garden (18 min) A kid-friendly annual Cherry Blossom Festival, a Japanese garden & more, spread across 52 acres. Central Park (38 min) Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir. Statue of Liberty National Monument (26 min) Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours, a museum & city views. Prospect Park (21 min) Sprawling city park featuring basketball & handball courts, a playground & a historic home. 9/11 Memorial & Museum (26 min) Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission. |