This Brooklyn man-made waterway is an interesting place to start your day of sightseeing. There's lots to see nearby, including Times Square, Statue of Liberty, and Broadway. Take your time at Gowanus Canal before hitting up these other fine sights.
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INNSiDE by Meliá New York Nomad
Manhattan
Price was $631, price is now $284 per person
$284
per person
Feb 1 - Feb 5
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Atlanta (ATL) to New York (NYC)
18.4/10 Exceptional! (2,008 reviews)
Staff was excellent, room was clean and cozy and breakfast was delish!! On my day of departure, the hotel was sold out but they still gave me an extra 30 mins to check out. Highly recommended and I’ll definitely be back!
Reviewed on Nov 22, 2025
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