Long Island

Travel Guide

Long Island which includes a marina
Southampton
Sag Harbor
Long Island
Long Beach
Head east from the big-city environment of Manhattan to parks, museums and beaches. Enjoy the mix of affluent and laid-back communities on this long island.

Some of the biggest attractions of Long Island are its beaches, starting less than a 1-hour drive from New York City. Coopers Beach in SouthamptonOpens in a new window and the Main Beach in East Hampton are two of the most popular beaches along the Atlantic coastline. Bring your swimsuit and Frisbee to Jones Beach State Park in Wantagh, Hither Hills State Park and Montauk Point State Park, where you’ll find the iconic Montauk Point LighthouseOpens in a new window. End a summer of sun with Labour Day fireworks at East Hampton’s Main Beach.

Take a ferry to Fire Island, a narrow barrier island stretching along the southern coast. Relax on beaches on the inner and outer shorelines and walk along dunes to the Fire Island Lighthouse.

The area offers more than just beaches. Long Island’s North Shore is known as the Gold Coast for its early 20th-century mansions, as depicted in The Great Gatsby. Visit Old Westbury Gardens, Oheka Castle and Vanderbilt Museum. On the south shore is the more modern, affluent part of the island, the Hamptons. Drive around to view huge modern mansions, play at high-end golf courses or mingle at coffee shops with summer residents holidaying from New York City.

For excellent cultural experiences, select from dozens of museums and art galleries. Heckscher Museum of Art in Huntington has five centuries of Western art while the Parrish Art Museum near Southampton focuses on contemporary art. Tour the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City for the story of aerospace. Enjoy a music concert or big-name comic performance at NYCB Theatre at Westbury. See Broadway shows or children’s productions at the John W. Engeman Theatre in Northport. Simply relax at the athletic facilities of Nassau County’s Eisenhower Park.

Drive, take a bus or ride the Long Island Rail Road from Pennsylvania Station. MontaukOpens in a new window on the eastern tip of Long Island is about 120 miles (190 kilometres) from the heart of Manhattan.

Nova Hotel Brooklyn
Nova Hotel Brooklyn
2 out of 5
101 Bogart St, Brooklyn, NY
The price is €132 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
€132
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Brooklyn. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Barclays Center Brooklyn and Brooklyn Bridge ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (110 reviews)
Love this hotel!
"I had a great stay at Nova Hotel which exceeded my expectations. Our 6th floor room had floor to ceiling windows with a great city view at night, and a Brooklyn sunrise to wake up to. Room was impeccably clean, comfy bed and linens, nice shower with all necessities provided. Assortment of complimentary ..."

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2025

Nova Hotel Brooklyn
Four Points by Sheraton Flushing
Four Points by Sheraton Flushing
3 out of 5
33-68 Farrington St, Flushing, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €139 per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
€139
includes taxes & fees
27 Mar - 28 Mar
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Flushing. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,212 reviews)
"I will be back nice hotel"

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2025

Four Points by Sheraton Flushing
Holiday Inn Brooklyn Downtown by IHG
Holiday Inn Brooklyn Downtown by IHG
3.5 out of 5
300 Schermerhorn Road, Brooklyn, NY
The price is €118 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
€118
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Brooklyn. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,336 reviews)
"Excellent location"

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2025

Holiday Inn Brooklyn Downtown by IHG
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Starlight Hotel
Starlight Hotel
2.5 out of 5
40-40 College Point Blvd, Flushing, NY
Stay at this aparthotel in Flushing. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (442 reviews)
Nice Place , Cool location
"It was clean , check in was Quick so was check out. No parking in the property but for $24 you can park for 24hrs in a safe parking lot . Comfort was like sleeping like a baby and now starlight is my 1st choice if i’m around that area….cool location for shopping and Good food"

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2025

Starlight Hotel
Montauk Manor
Montauk Manor
3.5 out of 5
236 Edgemere St., Montauk, NY
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Montauk. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,135 reviews)
weekend getaway
"perfect overnight getaway . suite and indoor pool was very nice and spotless. suite was like brand new inside with everything you could think of . staff was really friendly and helpful. restaurant had very good food thought portions could of been more generous but was very good . bar was ok but i ..."

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2025

Montauk Manor
Condor Brooklyn
Condor Brooklyn
3.5 out of 5
56 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Brooklyn. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,038 reviews)
"The hotel staff was friendly, helpful and attentive. Wonderful stay, great hotel and a little gem tucked away in a unique area of town! I would definitely stay here again! Thanks for making my NY trip amazing!"

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2025

Condor Brooklyn
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