Coney Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Coney Island showing night scenes and rides
Coney Island
Coney Island showing shopping, night scenes and street scenes
Coney Island showing shopping and signage
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Well known for its amusement parks, sandy beaches and family fun, there’s plenty of entertainment on this tropical peninsula.

This long stretch of golden sandy beach, crystal blue waters and coastal resorts feels a lifetime away from the frenzy of downtown Manhattan.

During the first part of the 20th Century, Coney Island’s vast entertainment parks attracted thousands of visitors each year. Largely due to the improvement in public transportation throughout the 1800s, carriage roads and steamships reduced travel times from days to hours, allowing nearby New Yorkers blissful respite from the sultry heat of Manhattan.

Interest in the Island fell short towards the end of the 1940s and the Island suffered from neglect. Today, the area has been revived and restored to its former glory, offering visitors an entertaining interlude to the New York bustle. Visitors, history enthusiast and adrenaline junkies alike, come to sample the thrilling rides, soak up the east coast sunshine or explore the deep rooted history of the region.

Originally built in 1927, the Cyclone at Luna Park is one of the world’s oldest wooden rollercoasters still in operation. With 19 fantastic rides, from the high-adrenaline to the tea cups and carousels, you will not be disappointed with what Coney Island has to offer.

Due to its ideal location, situated on the southern side of Brooklyn, Coney Island is only a 45-minute subway ride from downtown Manhattan. This golden peninsula comes to life during the summer months and is best experienced wearing sunglasses while sipping a cocktail. Events such as outdoor concerts, film screenings and fireworks on the beach are a great way to escape the buzz of City life. The Island is also worth a visit in winter with many attractions and activities on offer to the public, namely the Coney Island Polar Bear Club. Thousands of ordinary members of the public take their traditional annual charge into the icy January waters invoking wild cheers from onlookers and visitors.

This energetic peninsula is a haven for those who want an alternative to the bright city light of Manhattan. Coney Island is a modern amusement destination, great for families, visitors and sun seekers alike.

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
The price is NZ$476 per night from 25 May to 26 May
NZ$476
25 May - 26 May
includes taxes & fees
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Paramount Times Square
Paramount Times Square
4 out of 5
235 West 46th Street, New York, NY
The price is NZ$319 per night from 1 Jun to 2 Jun
NZ$319
1 June - 2 June
includes taxes & fees
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7.6/10 Good! (364 reviews)
"We stayed at the Paramount last year and it was one of the worst hotel experiences ever...from a bad / horrible front desk staff to a room where the airconditioner didn't work, or the TV, etc. etc. etc. It was bad enough to make my unflappable girlfriend CRY. Hence I knew when I booked the room this ..."

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Paramount Times Square
Hotel Edison Times Square
Hotel Edison Times Square
4 out of 5
228 W 47th St, New York, NY
The price is NZ$352 per night from 26 May to 27 May
NZ$352
26 May - 27 May
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 2 restaurants, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8/10 Very Good! (4,555 reviews)
Great Hotel!
"Room was very clean. It's the little details that make a trip great. They didn't miss a beat!"

Reviewed on 13 May 2025

Hotel Edison Times Square
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Radio City Apartments
Radio City Apartments
3.5 out of 5
142 West 49th Street, New York, NY
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,284 reviews)
"Great location. Friendly staff. Met my needs."

Reviewed on 12 May 2025

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31 Street Broadway Hotel
31 Street Broadway Hotel
2 out of 5
38 West 31st Street, New York, NY
Stay at this aparthotel in New York. Enjoy room service, WiFi (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value ...
5.2/10 (1,042 reviews)
"This was in a great location, extremely affordable, and at that time (March 2025) looked like everything within had just been renovated, with the whole place looking new and clean. The only thing some people may not like is that the rooms are quite small and there are no bathrooms in the hotel rooms, ..."

Reviewed on 2 May 2025

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Placemakr Wall Street
Placemakr Wall Street
4 out of 5
110 Wall St, New York, NY
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (681 reviews)
"First time here -- it's set up for people who want a kitchen and perhaps a longer stay, but was also fine for two nights. Not a traditional hotel but more of a loft feel. Great location if you want to be near financial district/seaport area, and it's convenient to subway."

Reviewed on 6 May 2025

Placemakr Wall Street
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