16 of Brooklyn’s Best Hotels (2025)

Bustling Brooklyn has much to offer from uber-hip Williamsburg packed with boutiques, trendy cafes, and happening nightlife to quiet residential streets lined with Brownstones. With vibrant culture and the added advantage of several green areas, there is plenty here to keep visitors this side of the Brooklyn Bridge. The hotel scene has hotted up over the last few years with an excellent range of boutiques, luxury stays, apartment-style hotels, and properties with cutting edge design. Our hotel experts have scanned the whole area to bring you a collection of Brooklyn's best hotels chosen on their locality, design, price tag, and amenities. With plenty to choose from, why not browse through our collection to start planning your next city break?

For a boutique stay

• Henry Norman Hotel is a 19th-century textile factory turned contemporary boutique hotel, set in the residential neighbourhood of Greenpoint. Spacious suites have kitchenettes, unique artworks and private terraces with sweeping vistas of the Manhattan skyline. Pick this for a stylish and fun city base.
• Franklin Guesthouse is a boutique hotel also set in the authentic neighbourhood of Greenpoint. Boasting apartment-style loft suites with original contemporary artworks and elegant Italian marble bathrooms, this is an elegant stay.

• Perfect for on-trend New York aficionados, Ace Hotel Brooklyn offers In-room vintage turn-tables with curated vinyl collections, plus suites come with D’Angelico acoustic guitars. The vast lobby living area - complete with a happening bar and cafe - is the heart of the hotel.
• Contemporary rooms and luxury marble bathrooms make The Williamsburg Hotel a chic choice. Add in the rooftop bar with breathtaking views and a restaurant serving North and South American cuisine and you have the perfect city break.

For the location

• 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge is a contemporary design hotel with wood-hewn furniture, clean lines and fantastic views. You’re right by the Brooklyn Bridge Promenade with views across to the Statue of Liberty and Manhattan. A hip choice.
• Boro Hotel is an uber-hip Queens property offering cutting edge design and a great location just one subway stop from Manhattan. Interiors mix glass alongside concrete with sharp lines and minimalist furniture. A rooftop cocktail bar and superb pizzeria complete the picture at this trendy stay.

For a hip stay

• The William Vale is in uber-cool Williamsburg. This modern hotel has sleek, futuristic interiors and floor-to-ceiling windows. The rooftop pool is New York’s largest, and the hip bar draws crowds. To top it off, the restaurant menu is prepared by two of the city’s top chefs.
• You don’t have to stay in Manhattan, not when there are hotels like the Wythe Hotel in Brooklyn. This fashionable hotel in an ex-industrial building has 70 spacious, well-equipped rooms with modern art on the walls and stylish New York decor.
• The Hoxton Williamsburg is the first US outpost of boutique British hotel group the Hoxton. True to the brand's industrial-chic identity, the hotel occupies the site of a former watch factory, referenced in the guestrooms' brass fittings and skyline views. Set in trendy Williamsburg, this is a slick city stay.

• Pick the Moxy Brooklyn Williamsburg for eclectic decor and playful, bold designs. It has a vibrant culinary scene with Tel Aviv–inspired Mesiba serving contemporary Levantine dishes in a lively atmosphere, plus there's a cool rooftop bar with stunning city views. A laid-back, artistic vibe.

For a B&B

• Akwaaba Mansion is an elegant 1860s landmark mansion turned into a charming B&B with four individually styled suites each jam-packed with character. Think ornate fireplaces, antiques, and grand bathrooms with whirlpool tubs. A homely base well situated to explore some of Brooklyn's hippest districts.

For an apartment

• Bond Townhouse is a collection of luxury serviced apartments set in the vibrant neighbourhood of Cobble Hill. Contemporary suites come with a fully-equipped kitchen, marble bathroom, and some have stunning panoramic views. In the landscaped gardens enjoy alfresco dining, yoga on the deck or sunbathing. A very stylish base.
• Habitat 101 is a collection of fully-furnished, serviced apartments in the trendy neighbourhood of Greenpoint. Airy and spacious studios and lofts offer kitchens, workspaces, contemporary artworks, bohemian accents and stunning city views. The ideal solution for anyone planning a longer stay.

• The Penny is a stylish art-focussed hotel with apartment-style accommodation. The bedrooms are modelled on a swish modern Brooklyn apartment, each boasting a kitchenette and contemporary decor and furnishings. There’s a peaceful courtyard, plus a rooftop bar and restaurant with wonderful views of the skyline.
• The Box House Hotel is a luxurious hotel set in Greenpoint. Offering a mix of hip and airy lofts, suites and apartments all with original artworks, kitchenettes and marble bathrooms. An on-site restaurant gives the option of not cooking. An indulgent home-away-from-home.

For families

• Nu Hotel is a vibrant Brooklyn stay offering a great location (particularly for the Barclays Center). Funky rooms feature bright graphics set against simple modern furniture and white-washed walls. With attractive rates and family suites with bunk beds, this is a great option for those travelling with kids.

Still not sure where to book?

• Expand your search to include our list of the best places to stay in New York or our Gurus' recommendations for 40 of Manhattan's Best Hotels.
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