Staten Island

Travel Guide

Staten Island
Staten Island
Staten Island
Staten Island
Staten Island

Discover culture, adventure and heaps of local flavour in the New York borough that is least known by visiting tourists.

Celebrated for its commuter suburbs and ferry, Staten Island is often overlooked by tourists as they swarm to Manhattan and Brooklyn. It’s well worth visiting Staten Island, however, for a refreshing change of pace as well as numerous cultural and natural attractions.

After disembarking from the Staten Island Ferry, explore the historic neighborhood of St. George. Enter the Staten Island Borough Hall to admire its clock tower and the marble lobby’s historical murals. Try authentic Italian food, watch a baseball game at the scenic ballpark or see a live show at the lavish, 2,800-seat St. George Theatre.

Head to the island’s north side and the Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden. This magnificent complex is the result of over 30 years of work converting America’s first home for retired sailors into a regional arts center. Roam through a heritage farm and numerous charming small gardens.

Delve into seafaring history at the Noble Maritime Collection and explore the offbeat Staten Island Museum, which balances a local focus with a collection of global art and natural specimens.

Hike a forest trail or enjoy a round of golf at LaTourette Park, part of Staten Island’s leafy Greenbelt. Encounter Himalayan culture at the nearby Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art or experience colonial New York at Historic Richmond Town.

Tour Fort Wadsworth on the island’s eastern point. Enjoy the views as you walk around this historic military stronghold, which guarded New York’s harbor for over two centuries. Visit the Alice Austen House museum, a Gothic Revival cottage once inhabited by the pioneering photographer. See works by Austen and others in this charming waterside location.

Staten Island is best approached by ferry, which runs free from Lower Manhattan’s Whitehall terminal to St. George. Travel through the borough using its bus and rail network or choose a taxi or rental car. Newark Airport is less than a 1-hour drive away, depending on traffic. For a memorable trip to or from Manhattan, catch the ferry around sunset.

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

4 out of 5
811 7th Ave, New York, NY
The price is €202 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
€202
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the ...
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Hyatt Grand Central New York

4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street, at Grand Central Terminal, New York, NY
The price is €217 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
€217
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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8/10 Very Good! (5,891 reviews)
"Great expirence"

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Hyatt Grand Central New York
Hotel St. James

Hotel St. James

2.5 out of 5
109 W. 45TH ST., New York, NY
The price is €197 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
€197
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (6,205 reviews)
"I was in NYC for work and stayed three nights. The room was very clean and had everything I needed. The bed wasn't bad, but also wasn't the best. The location is great being less than a block from Times Square. Overall, I enjoyed my stay and would be happy to book there again."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

Hotel St. James
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Radio City Apartments

Radio City Apartments

3.5 out of 5
142 West 49th Street, New York, NY
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,525 reviews)
"Thoroughly enjoyed my stay. Room was nice, clean, full kitchen, everything was fine. The room is small (210 sq ft) but I knew that going in, and frankly it was big enough to be comfortable. Checkin was super easy, just nothing to complain about. I'll be back."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

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, WiFi (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value ...
5.4/10 (1,098 reviews)
Good place to stay
"The hotel was fine! good location!! The check in was not easy because the front desk guy was not able to find the reservation I was notified in advance about the security deposit only using credit cards"

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

31 Street Broadway Hotel
East Village Hotel

East Village Hotel

3 out of 5
147 1st Ave, New York, NY
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (858 reviews)
Great location, comfortable stay
"Really enjoyed our stay here! Simple and small (like most rooms in NY) but had everything we needed and was in an amazing location. Bed might be a bit tight for two people but it’s comfy. The little kitchenette is a nice touch. Surprisingly super quiet for being right in the middle of the East Village ..."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

East Village Hotel
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