Travel & transfer: Arrival at JFK and journey into the city
After landing, take the AirTrain and subway (E/J/L lines) or a taxi to Williamsburg. Allow plenty of time for luggage and waiting.
Weekend like a local · 14 stops
New York: weekend like a local
A relaxed weekend in New York, arriving on Saturday in Brooklyn (Williamsburg and Greenpoint) and spending Sunday in Manhattan's East Village and Lower East Side with coffee, food and small art venues.
- Pace
- Relaxed
- Budget
- Mid-range
- Season
- May
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Arrival and Brooklyn treats
Arrival on Saturday, check-in in Williamsburg and a relaxed afternoon with coffee, small galleries and pizza in Greenpoint, off the tourist trail.
11:00
12:00
1 h by public transport
13:00
14:00
Stay: Luggage drop-off at The Williamsburg Hotel
You drop off your luggage; the room is only ready from about 15:00. An alternative would be the Wythe Hotel.
The Williamsburg Hotelapprox. $3 / night10 min on foot
14:10
15:25
Lunch: Lunch at Fritzl's Lunch Box
Small neighbourhood diner in Williamsburg with sandwiches and breakfast classics, known mainly to locals. Backup: Sal's Pizzeria.
Fritzl's Lunch Boxapprox. 15–$25 pp25 min by public transport
15:50
16:35
Café: Coffee at Sey Coffee
Bright specialty roastery on the Bushwick border with excellent filter coffee, highly regarded by coffee lovers.
Sey Coffeeapprox. 6–$12 pp10 min on foot
16:45
18:15
Activity: Small galleries in East Williamsburg
25 min by public transport
18:40
19:40
Break: Settle into your room and rest
Your room is now ready, for freshening up and resting after the journey.
30 min by public transport
20:10
21:40
Dinner: Pizza at Paulie Gee's
Wood-fired pizza in Greenpoint with creative toppings, a local favourite for years. Backup: Lilia.
Paulie Gee'sapprox. 25–$40 ppOrder the pizza with hot honey, the house speciality.
Day 2 · New York
East Village and Lower East Side
A relaxed Sunday with breakfast in Williamsburg, coffee and art in the East Village, dim sum in Chinatown and a relaxed departure at JFK airport.
08:30
09:30
Breakfast: Breakfast at Bakeri
Bakeriapprox. 14–$24 pp8 min on foot
09:38
10:08
Stay: Check-out and take your luggage
You check out and pick up your luggage. Since your flight is later, you take it with you to Manhattan.
40 min by public transport
10:48
11:48
Café: Coffee and a break at Café Mogador
Moroccan café-restaurant in the East Village with a terrace, which has had regulars for decades. A relaxed coffee with pastry.
Café Mogadorapprox. 8–$16 pp8 min on foot
12:00
13:45
Sightseeing: Art at the Ukrainian Museum
Small museum with Ukrainian folk art, textiles and modern art. It opens at 12:00 and suits your interest in art well.
The Ukrainian Museumapprox. $10 pp20 min by public transport
14:05
15:15
Lunch: Cantonese lunch at Hop Kee
Hop Keeapprox. 18–$30 pp12 min on foot
15:30
16:30
Café: Last coffee at Hungry Ghost
Local coffee roastery, where you treat yourself to a last espresso before heading to the airport.
Hungry Ghostapprox. 5–$10 pp16:45
18:15
Travel & transfer: Journey to JFK airport
Take the subway and AirTrain or a taxi to JFK. Allow plenty of time for Sunday traffic and security checks.
John F. Kennedy International Airportapprox. 11–$70 pp
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FAQ
How many days do you need for New York?
Three to four days are enough for a first impression. With two days, you'll have to limit yourself to Manhattan and a few highlights.
Where is the best place to stay in New York?
For first-time visitors, Midtown is practical because of its transport connections. Lower Manhattan or Brooklyn are quieter and cheaper, each with good subway links.
Is New York expensive?
Yes, hotels in particular are among the most expensive in the world. But you can save money on food and with free attractions such as Central Park or the Staten Island Ferry.