What's Downtown Brooklyn like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Downtown Brooklyn, especially its shops. Enjoy the neighbourhood's entertainment venues and cafes. Learn about local heritage at top landmarks such as Brooklyn Bridge. There's plenty more to see, including Brooklyn Tabernacle and New York Transit Museum.
Where are the best places to stay in Downtown Brooklyn?
We have 25 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Here are our travellers' top lodging choices in Downtown Brooklyn:
Hampton Inn Brooklyn/Downtown
City centre hotel with 24-hour fitness centre- Free breakfast • Free Wi-Fi • Fitness centre • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location
New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge
Hotel with bar and conference centre- Free Wi-Fi • Fitness centre • Garden • 24-hour front desk • Attentive staff
Sheraton Brooklyn New York Hotel
Hotel with restaurant and bar- Garden • 24-hour front desk • Central location
The Tillary Hotel
Hotel with bar and 24-hour fitness centre- Free Wi-Fi • Fitness centre • Rooftop terrace • Cafe • Central location
Aloft New York Brooklyn
Beaux Arts hotel with bar and conference centre- Free Wi-Fi • Fitness centre • Cafe • Terrace • Central location
How to get to Downtown Brooklyn
Flying to:
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 8 mi (12.9 km) from Downtown Brooklyn
- Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR), 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Downtown Brooklyn
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 11.2 mi (18 km) from Downtown Brooklyn
Getting to Downtown Brooklyn on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Jay St. - Tech Station
- York St. Station
- DeKalb Av. Station (Flatbush Av. Ext.)
Things to see and do in and around Downtown Brooklyn
What to see in Downtown Brooklyn
- Brooklyn Bridge
- Brooklyn Tabernacle
- Manhattan Bridge
- Kings County Supreme Court
- U.S. District Court - Eastern District of New York
Things to do in Downtown Brooklyn
- New York Transit Museum
- Cadman Plaza Park
- Brooklyn Paramount