South Brooklyn
Travel Guide





Visit South Brooklyn
Where to stay in South Brooklyn

Park Slope
Travelers choose Park Slope for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at 7 Av. Station (9th St.) or 9 St. Station and check out top sights like Lesbian Herstory Archives.

Red Hook
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Red Hook. You might want to make time for a stop at Brooklyn Cruise Terminal or New York Harbor.

Gowanus
The riverfront and historic sites are just a few things visitors like about Gowanus. Bond St Gallery and Gowanus Canal are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Smith - 9 Sts. Station or 9 St. Station to get around the larger area.

Carroll Gardens
While you're in Carroll Gardens, take in top sights like Gowanus Canal and jump on the metro at Carroll St. Station to see more of the city.

Cobble Hill
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Cobble Hill. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighborhood, you can visit Brooklyn Cruise Terminal and Barclays Center Brooklyn, a few notable attractions nearby.

Columbia Street Waterfront District
While visiting Columbia Street Waterfront District, you might make a stop by sights like Brooklyn Bridge Park and New York Harbor.

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Good size room and good gym. Bathroom could have been bigger
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025

Hyatt Grand Central New York
This was a busy location but the staff was efficient and friendly. The lines were handled promptly and the accommodations were excellent.
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025

Empire Hotel
front desk staff, door attendants and valet were an outstanding complement to you hotel.
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025

Radio City Apartments
Radio City Apartments are so central we mostly walked everywhere. Caught the odd train and sometimes got off at the wrong station but that’s the fun of been on holiday. Clean quiet rooms. Amazing cleaning staff The men on front of house were helpful kind and when that extra mile to help. I would ...
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025

Placemakr Wall Street
Nice roomy hotel. Could use hooks/rods in bathroom and hallway and more bedding.
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy One Platt Apartments Financial District
For a Manhattan hotel size and price was amazing ! Full Kitchen ! Close to many things we enjoy!
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025
Popular places to visit

Montgomery Place
One short block in Park Slope shows off the best of the neighborhood’s historic architecture, plus traces of the elite New Yorkers who have called it home.

Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch
Marking the entrance to Prospect Park, this magnificent monument to the Civil War harks back to Brooklyn’s Golden Age in the late 19th century.

Waterfront Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Waterfront Museum during your travels in Brooklyn. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

Times Square
This neon paradise is a must-see for visitors wanting to sample New York’s chaotic downtown scene at its best.

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

Central Park
Offering a welcome break from the lights and buzz of the Manhattan concrete jungle, this park is a much loved spot to rest weary feet, stroll and enjoy a picnic.
Things to do

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

One World Observatory Tickets

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options

American Museum of Natural History Tickets

Top of the Rock Observation Deck



