Brooklyn is a borough in new York City. It is home to 2.5 million residents, making it the city's most populated borough. Prior to 1898, Brooklyn was an independent city until its consolidation with New York City. To this date, it maintains a distinct culture, thriving arts scene, and intriquing architectural layout.

The first half of the nineteenth century saw significant growth along the economically-strategic East River waterfront, across from New York City. In 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge was completed, no longer requiring residents to take a boat trip to Manhattan. A referendum in 1894 by Brooklyn residents voted to join with Manhattan, The Bronx, Queens, and Richmond (later Staten Island) to become the five boroughs of New York City as we know it today.

Today, Brooklyn is the third largest business district in New York City, while over half of the borough's population work outside of Brooklyn itself, in Manhattan and elsewhere. It possesses a thriving arts scene, and has a rich cultural heritage.

Tourist Attractions

Brooklyn has so much to offer its visitors, you may not want to leave! A rich heritage and cultural landscape has ensured that Brooklyn contains some of the finest and most enthralling tourist attractions New York City has to offer. Whether you choose to explore its riveting Museums, gander through its serene Botanical Gardens, or enjoy the view from the famous Brooklyn Bridge, there's more than enough to keep you entertained in Brooklyn without ever leaving its boundaries.

Should you be tempted to explore the rest of The Big Apple, then a hive of activity is just a short journey away from your Brooklyn Hotel. New York City plays host to world class visitor attractions, such as:

• The Empire State Building,
• Central Park,
• The Statue of Liberty,
• Ellis Island Visitor Centre,
• Grand Central Station,
• Rockerfeller Centre, and
• The American Museum of Natural History. 

Check out our 'Things to Do' page for more information.

Transport

New York provides the visitor with several transport options to easily access your Brooklyn hotel. The easiest options are by Subway and Cab. Please see our 'Getting Here' page for more information.