What's Gowanus Like?

If you're in search of the perfect area to explore, why not consider Gowanus? Plan a fun excursion to Brooklyn Boulders and Gotham Archery. There's plenty more to see, including Old American Can Factory and Brooklyn Lyceum.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Gowanus?

We have 16 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are our customers' favorite places to stay in Gowanus:

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New York Brooklyn

City-center hotel with 24-hour fitness center

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Rooftop terrace • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location

Hotel Le Bleu

Art Deco hotel

• • Free parking • Free WiFi • Terrace • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Gowanus Inn & Yard

City-center hotel

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Holiday Inn Express Brooklyn

Comfortable guestrooms with soaking bathtubs

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location

Union Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection

City-center guestrooms with comfy beds

• • Free WiFi • Terrace • 24-hour front desk • Central location

How to Get to Gowanus

Gowanus is located 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from the heart of Brooklyn.

Flying to:

• • John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK), 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Gowanus
• • Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR), 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from Gowanus
• • LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 9.2 mi (14.9 km) from Gowanus

Getting to Gowanus on Metro

Stations in the neighborhood include:

• • 9 St. Station
• • Smith - 9 Sts. Station
• • 4 Av. Station

Things to See and Do in and around Gowanus

Things to See near Gowanus:

• • Barclays Center Brooklyn (0.9 mi/1.5 km away)
• • Prospect Park (1.5 mi/2.4 km away)
• • Brooklyn Bridge Park (1.7 mi/2.7 km away)
• • Brooklyn Bridge (2.2 mi/3.5 km away)
• • Battery Park (2.3 mi/3.7 km away)

Things to Do in Gowanus

• • Brooklyn Boulders
• • Gotham Archery
• • Old American Can Factory
• • Brooklyn Lyceum

When Is the Best Time to Visit Brooklyn?

• • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 73°F)
• • Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 37°F)
• • Rainiest months: July, April, August, June (average 4 inches of rainfall)