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Williamsburg

New York

Warehouse bars, restaurants and waterfront parks with Manhattan views, one subway stop from the East Village.

Best for Nightlife · Budget

Transport
3/5
Sights
2/5
Value
4/5
Quiet
3/5
Food
5/5

Typical mid-range hotel ~$250/night · 30 min to Times Square

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Williamsburg on the map

Why stay here

  • Great food and nightlife
  • Skyline views and waterfront parks
  • Better value than Manhattan

Who should stay here

  • Repeat visitors
  • Food and nightlife lovers
  • Travellers who want a local feel

Not ideal if…

  • It's your first trip and you want to walk to the big sights
  • You want lots of subway lines nearby
  • You want a quiet, traditional hotel

What it's like

Williamsburg is Brooklyn's liveliest neighbourhood: converted warehouses, rooftop bars, vintage shops and weekend food markets, with the Manhattan skyline across the river from Domino Park.

Hotels are newer and often better value than Manhattan. The L train reaches Union Square in about 10 minutes, but it's 30 minutes to Midtown.

Best streets and sub-areas

  • Bedford Avenue

    The main strip of shops, cafés and bars.

  • The waterfront

    Domino Park and big new hotels with views.

  • South Williamsburg

    Quieter, near the Williamsburg Bridge.

Getting around

Nearest stations
Bedford Av (L), Marcy Av (J, M, Z) and the NYC Ferry.
To Times Square
About 30 minutes
From JFK
About 60 minutes: AirTrain and the subway, with one or two changes (a taxi is simpler).

Nearby attractions

  • Domino Park

    Waterfront park with Manhattan views.

  • Smorgasburg

    Weekend food market in warmer months.

  • Walk the Williamsburg Bridge

    Into the Lower East Side.

Where to eat and drink

  • Peter Luger Steak House

    Brooklyn steakhouse open since 1887.

  • L'industrie Pizzeria

    One of the most talked-about slices in the city.

  • Westlight

    Rooftop bar at The William Vale.

Where to stay in Williamsburg

A few hotels we'd book in this area, at different budgets.

Best value

Pod Brooklyn

Why we like it: Small, well-designed rooms and a rooftop.

Typical budget rate in Williamsburg: ~$150/night

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Boutique pick

Wythe Hotel

Why we like it: Converted factory with skyline-view rooms.

Typical mid-range rate in Williamsburg: ~$250/night

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Luxury pick

The William Vale

Why we like it: Balconies with Manhattan views and a rooftop pool.

Typical luxury rate in Williamsburg: ~$450/night

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Hotels in WilliamsburgMid-range from ~$250/night

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