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Boroughs and Neighbourhoods in New York

New York Boroughs

New York has five different boroughs: The Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island and Manhattan. These five New York boroughs all have a different vibe and interesting culture. Each borough is different from another. Queens is the biggest borough, whereas Manhattan is the smallest by area. Below you can find more information about each borough and what to do there! If you are ever lost and wonder where you are at exactly, just use my free New York app. Thanks to GPS you’ll know immediately where you are in New York, even when you don’t have wifi.

Manhattan in New York

Manhattan in New York

Manhattan in New York is the borough with the most attractions and hotels in the city. The island of Manhattan is world famous for its skyline filled with the most…

Brooklyn in New York

Brooklyn in New York

Brooklyn in New York includes famous neighbourhoods such as Williamsburg, DUMBO, and Dyker Heights. This borough is New York’s most populated area. Brooklyn is a real “melting pot”, with residents…

The Bronx in New York

The Bronx in New York

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

Queens in New York

Queens in New York

Queens in New York is one of the five boroughs of New York City. It includes Long Island City, Astoria and Flushing, among others. Queens is located to the east…

Staten Island in New York

Staten Island in New York

Staten Island in New York is best known for the Staten Island Ferry. It’s one of New York’s five boroughs, and while it’s still not a tourist hotspot, it has…

New York Neighbourhoods

The neighbourhoods in New York are iconic and belong to the reputation of the big city of dreams. Think about Chinatown, SoHo and the Meatpacking District. One moment you could be in one of the neighbourhoods, and suddenly you’re in the next. There’s a reason they call New York City the melting pot! Want to know what to do, where to wine and dine in each of these neighbourhoods and where famous New York sights and attractions are located? Look no further!

Things to see in Harlem

Things to see in Harlem

Harlem in New York is one of Manhattan’s most northern neighbourhoods, located in Upper Manhattan. There aren’t many tourist attractions located in Harlem, but if you want to get to…

Things to see in Little Italy

Things to see in Little Italy

Little Italy in Manhattan is roughly located between SoHo and Chinatown. Nowadays, with the expansion of Chinatown, the area is down to four blocks. The Italian influence is diminishing as…

Things to see in Civic Center

Things to see in Civic Center

There are several things to see in Civic Center in New York. It’s the neighbourhood in Lower Manhattan where New York City Hall and other government buildings are located. Civic…

Things to see in SoHo New York

Things to see in SoHo New York

SoHo in New York is known for its cast-iron buildings, fashion and shopping streets. Did you know that this cool name is nothing but an abbreviation for ‘South of Houston’?…

Things to see in Lower East Side

Things to see in Lower East Side

Lower East Side in New York is a neighbourhood in Manhattan, located between Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn – between Manhattan Bridge and Williamsburg Bridge. In this area old meets new….

Things to see in Williamsburg

Things to see in Williamsburg

Williamsburg in Brooklyn is a hip, artistic neighbourhood in New York with many cool things to see. Due to a historical influx of a wide variety of nationalities, Williamsburg is…

Things to see in Dumbo

Things to see in Dumbo

Dumbo, or DUMBO, in New York is a neighbourhood in the Brooklyn Borough. Dumbo is short for “Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass”, perfectly describing where this creative neighbourhood is…

Things to see in Greenwich Village

Things to see in Greenwich Village

Greenwich Village in New York is located in Manhattan. The neighbourhood is fondly called ‘The Village’. The area’s intimate, European vibe, with its relatively low buildings, makes it a perfect…

Things to see in Bushwick

Things to see in Bushwick

Bushwick in Brooklyn is a colourful New York neighbourhood filled with art. You can find here several interesting things to see as this neighbourhood is known for its many restaurants…

Things to see in TriBeCa

Things to see in TriBeCa

TriBeCa in New York is a neighbourhood in Lower Manhattan. The name TriBeCa is an abbreviation of “Triangle Below Canal Street”. The area, therefore, covers the triangle between Hudson, Canal…

Things to see in Coney Island

Things to see in Coney Island

Coney Island in New York is a neighbourhood in Southwest Brooklyn, that’s known for the amusement park Luna Park, Wonder Wheel and New York Aquarium. It’s actually a peninsula, which…

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