What's Gowanus like?
If you're in search of the perfect part of town to visit, why not consider Gowanus? Take in some culture at Bond St Gallery and Morbid Anatomy Museum. There's plenty more to see, including Gowanus Canal and Gotham Archery.
Where are the best places to stay in Gowanus?
We have 36 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Here are our travellers' favourite places to stay in Gowanus:
TownePlace Suites by Marriott New York Brooklyn
Hotel with 24-hour fitness centre- Free breakfast • Free Wi-Fi • Fitness centre • 24-hour front desk • Attentive staff
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New York Brooklyn
City centre hotel with 24-hour fitness centre- Free breakfast • Free Wi-Fi • Rooftop terrace • 24-hour front desk • Central location
Tru By Hilton Brooklyn
- Free breakfast • Free Wi-Fi • Fitness centre • 24-hour front desk • Attentive staff
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Brooklyn Downtown
- Free breakfast • Free Wi-Fi • 24-hour front desk
Sonder The Industrialist
- Free Wi-Fi • Attentive staff
How to get to Gowanus
Flying to:
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 9 mi (14.4 km) from Gowanus
- Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR), 9.9 mi (16 km) from Gowanus
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from Gowanus
Getting to Gowanus on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Smith - 9 Sts. Station
- 9 St. Station
- 4 Av. Station
Things to see and do in and around Gowanus
Things to see near Gowanus:
- Gowanus Canal (0.2 mi/0.3 km away)
- Statue of Liberty (3 mi/4.9 km away)
- Empire State Building (4.8 mi/7.7 km away)
- Madison Square Garden (4.9 mi/8 km away)
- Barclays Center Brooklyn (0.7 mi/1.2 km away)
Things to do in Gowanus
- Bond St Gallery
- Gotham Archery
- Morbid Anatomy Museum
- Brooklyn Boulders
- Old American Can Factory