Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Getting to Brooklyn

Everything you need to know about getting here and where to stay.

Where to Stay

You don't need to stay in Williamsburg, and half the fun is exploring different neighborhoods.

Williamsburg - Walking Distance

Pod Brooklyn
Budget

Pod Brooklyn

Compact rooms, rooftop terrace, free bikes, great reviews. The most affordable option in Williamsburg.

Wythe Hotel
Splurge

Wythe Hotel

The venue itself. Exposed brick, best rooftop in Brooklyn. Pricey but you're already there.

Lower East Side

citizenM Bowery
Budget

citizenM Bowery

Self check-in, king beds, great rooftop bar. Modern and no-fuss.

Moxy Lower East Side
Mid-Range

Moxy Lower East Side

Marriott's fun brand. Bar Moxy downstairs, lively lobby, good base for exploring downtown.

Flatiron / Union Square

Freehand New York
Budget

Freehand New York

Broken Shaker bar downstairs (famous for a reason). Social vibe, rooms that don't feel corporate.

Arlo NoMad
Mid-Range

Arlo NoMad

Rooftop bar, modern rooms, walkable to Union Square and all the Flatiron restaurants.

Getting Around

Subway

The fastest way around the city. Google Maps or Apple Maps will give you the most up-to-date routes.

By Car

Street parking in Williamsburg is limited and expensive. We strongly recommend taking a rideshare or taxi.

From the Airports

JFK and LaGuardia are both about 45 minutes by rideshare or taxi. The easiest option from either airport.

Google Maps / Apple Maps is your friend

It will give you the most up-to-date subway routes and transit times.

Cinder the cat

Cinder's Picks

Influencer - Model - Curator

There's too much to do in NYC, so here's some of our favorite spots, plus a few classics we always recommend.

Rule of thumb: if there's a wait, go somewhere else. You're in NYC—good food is around every corner.

EAT

Monte's Trattoria

Our go-to, cozy Italian

Emily West Village

Burger + pizza

Carmine's

Fun, family-style, big portions

Balthazar

Classic NYC, great for a lively dinner

Top Thai / Chow House

Easy neighborhood staples

Taco Mahal

Nicole swears by this place: quick and very good

The Halal Guys

A Tom staple, food trucks + storefronts all over

Katz's Delicatessen

Yes, it's touristy, still worth it

Russ & Daughters

Bagels, schmears

Ess-a-Bagel

Classic NYC bagels

Veselka

Casual, great any time of day

DO

There are endless museums, so we didn't bother listing them. Not sure what to do? Ask us!

Central Park

843 acres of escape from the city

The High Line

Elevated park, old rail line turned garden

Top of the Rock

Best skyline view in the city

Comedy Cellar

Greenwich Village's iconic comedy club

Natural History Museum

Dinosaurs, blue whale, planetarium

Bronx Zoo

Worth the trip uptown

Great Jones Distillery

NoHo whiskey distillery, copper stills

BROADWAY

Hamilton

Richard Rodgers Theatre

Operation Mincemeat

2025 Tony winner — wickedly funny

The Book of Mormon

Eugene O'Neill Theatre

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Lyric Theatre