Staten Island, NY

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Staten Island
Noble Maritime Collection which includes interior views
New York Chinese Scholar\'s Garden which includes a garden, a house and heritage elements
Staten Island Museum which includes interior views and heritage elements
Noble Maritime Collection featuring interior views

Discover culture, adventure and heaps of local flavor in the New York borough that is least known by visiting tourists.

Celebrated for its commuter suburbs and ferry, Staten Island is often overlooked by tourists as they swarm to Manhattan and Brooklyn. It’s well worth visiting Staten Island, however, for a refreshing change of pace as well as numerous cultural and natural attractions.

After disembarking from the Staten Island Ferry, explore the historic neighborhood of St. George. Enter the Staten Island Borough Hall to admire its clock tower and the marble lobby’s historical murals. Try authentic Italian food, watch a baseball game at the scenic ballpark or see a live show at the lavish, 2,800-seat St. George Theatre.

Head to the island’s north side and the Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden. This magnificent complex is the result of over 30 years of work converting America’s first home for retired sailors into a regional arts center. Roam through a heritage farm and numerous charming small gardens.

Delve into seafaring history at the Noble Maritime Collection and explore the offbeat Staten Island Museum, which balances a local focus with a collection of global art and natural specimens.

Hike a forest trail or enjoy a round of golf at LaTourette Park, part of Staten Island’s leafy Greenbelt. Encounter Himalayan culture at the nearby Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art or experience colonial New York at Historic Richmond Town.

Tour Fort Wadsworth on the island’s eastern point. Enjoy the views as you walk around this historic military stronghold, which guarded New York’s harbor for over two centuries. Visit the Alice Austen House museum, a Gothic Revival cottage once inhabited by the pioneering photographer. See works by Austen and others in this charming waterside location.

Staten Island is best approached by ferry, which runs free from Lower Manhattan’s Whitehall terminal to St. George. Travel through the borough using its bus and rail network or choose a taxi or rental car. Newark Airport is less than a 1-hour drive away, depending on traffic. For a memorable trip to or from Manhattan, catch the ferry around sunset.

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Hyatt Grand Central New York
4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street, at Grand Central Terminal, New York, NY
$218 nightly
The price is $253 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
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Hotel St. James
Hotel St. James
2.5 out of 5
109 W. 45TH ST., New York, NY
$158 nightly
The price is $185 total per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
$185 total
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8.6/10 Excellent! (6,072 reviews)
"Very close to Time Square- you can see it from the front of the hotel. Several cafes, etc across the street. Close to subway station. Staff very friendly. Luggage storage. Beds were not super comfortable, but would be okay for just a night or two. My only complaints are 1) that you can hear other ..."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

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Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
4 out of 5
811 7th Ave, New York, NY
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$218 nightly
The price is $254 total per night from Jul 31 to Aug 1
$254 total
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7.4/10 Good! (3,790 reviews)
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Radio City Apartments
Radio City Apartments
3.5 out of 5
142 West 49th Street, New York, NY
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31 Street Broadway Hotel
31 Street Broadway Hotel
2 out of 5
38 West 31st Street, New York, NY
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Placemakr Wall Street
Placemakr Wall Street
4 out of 5
110 Wall St, New York, NY
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Reviews of Staten Island

3.8
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
65
5 - Excellent 28%
4 - Good
85
4 - Good 36%
3 - Okay
60
3 - Okay 26%
2 - Disappointing
16
2 - Disappointing 7%
1 - Terrible
8
1 - Terrible 3%

4/5 - Good

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Nice

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

I love Staten Island. I use to live here but residing now at NJ. The only thing I don’t like about Staten Island is the tolls on the bridges that are expensive. Overall it has a great history and fun places to visit.

5/5 - Excellent

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Staten Island is a great place to visit. There are many nice restaurants in Staten Island.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Never liked Staten Island and still don’t.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

mostly residential community .. not worth a trip .. can for family reasons

5/5 - Excellent

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Staten island mall is a must.

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