Boroughs and Neighbourhoods in New York

Brooklyn is New York’s most populated borough, with over 2.6 million inhabitants. The name Brooklyn derives from the city of Breukelen in the Netherlands. In addition to the Dutch, Brooklyn’s…

The Bronx has been part of New York City since 1874 and has slightly fewer residents than Manhattan, but it is almost twice the size with 109 square kilometres. The…

Queens is one of New Yorks’ five boroughs. Situated East of Manhattan and above Brooklyn, it shares water borders with The Bronx and Manhattan. With over 2.3 million residents, it…

Staten Island is one of the five boroughs in New York. Most NewYork.com.au visitors will not have this borough listed in their Top 10 to explore in depth. Even so,…

Hudson Yards in New York is Manhattan’s latest neighbourhood. Hudson Yards is located at High Line Park, on the West Side of Midtown Manhattan. On the North and South Side…

Hell’s Kitchen in New York used to be a bad area, but stands out nowadays because of its abundance of nice little bars and restaurants. No New Yorker knows the…

Governors Island in New York is a small island 5 minutes away from Downtown Manhattan. The island is the place to escape the urban jungle, to have a stunning view…

Roosevelt Island in New York is located on the East River. The island was named after former president of the United States, Franklin D. Roosevelt and belongs to the district…

Tourists often question the safety of Harlem in New York. Many people think that New York is a very dangerous city. That idea comes from the 80’s and early 90’s…

The Meatpacking District in New York is a district in Manhattan which runs roughly from West 14th Street to Gansevoort Street and the Hudson River to Hudson Street. In recent…

In recent years, Little Italy in New York is gradually being taken over by the expansion of Chinatown. The Italian influence is diminishing as well, due to the original residents moving…

Manhattan is considered the main district of New York City. Midtown Manhattan is one of the 3 parts of the island of Manhattan in New York (along with Uptown and…

A wonderful neighborhood to walk through is Chinatown in New York. Chinese have already inhabited this neighborhood since 1850, but great waves of people only moved here from 1965 onwards…

A nice neighbourhood to live in is the Upper West Side. Roughly it is that part of Manhattan West of Central Park. There are those that say that it ends…

Civic Center in New York is a district bound in the west by Tribeca at Broadway and in the north by China Town at Worth Street. In the east by…

Are you a museum lover? Then you certainly have to pay a visit to the Upper East Side in New York. This is where the “Museum Mile” is located, an…

SoHo in New York: did you know that this cool name is nothing but an abbreviation for ‘South of Houston’? And that ‘Houston’ is pronounced as ‘house-ton’ as opposed to…

Lower East Side in New York is a neighbourhood in Manhattan, between Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn – between Manhattan Bridge and Williamsburg Bridge. This area used to be inhabited by…

Williamsburg in Brooklyn is a hip, artistic neighbourhood in New York. Due to a historical influx of a wide variety of nationalities, Williamsburg is a diverse neighbourhood, with influences from…

The Theater District in New York is the main hub for entertainment in the city. The district stretches from West 40th Street to West 54th Street and from West 6th…

West Village in New York is a neighbourhood in Manhattan. It’s a residential area, but one full of nice shops and restaurants – and lots of celebrities as well! To…

Greenwich Village in New York, also known as ‘West Village’ or fondly called ‘The Village’, is located in Manhattan. The area’s intimate, European vibe, with its relatively low buildings, makes…

Lower Manhattan and the Financial District in New York are the heart of the city when it comes to finance and law. The World Trade Center’s iconic Twin Towers used…

The East Village in New York is probably my favourite neighbourhood. Not without reason: I lived here for a while. And I’m not the only one who is fond of…

Long Island City New York is situated near the East River, east of Manhattan. It’s known for its waterside parks, lively art scene and continuous change and renewal. I see…

TriBeCa in New York can be found in Lower Manhattan. Where exactly? Well, it’s all in the name. TriBeCa is an acronym for ‘Triangle Below Canal Street’. That means the…

Coney Island is a colourful peninsula with 60,000 inhabitants, situated in south-west Brooklyn. The peninsula is known for its large beach. When visiting Coney Island, you’ll experience the fun fair-like…