Jamaica, NY

Travel Guide

Jamaica
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Where to stay in Jamaica

Queens ... Not the country .. Watch coming to America with eddy Murphy .. I'll learn about this area and Jackson heights

Downtown Jamaica

If you're spending time in Downtown Jamaica, check out sights like Rufus King Park or Jamaica Colosseum Mall and hop on the metro to see more the city at Jamaica Center Parsons - Archer Station or Archer Av. Station.

Downtown Jamaica
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South Jamaica

Though South Jamaica might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Aqueduct Racetrack and Resorts World Casino.

South Jamaica
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Briarwood

When in Briarwood and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Flower District or Mott Haven and hop on the metro to see more the city at Briarwood Van Wyck Blvd. Station or Parsons Blvd. Station.

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Rochdale

While Rochdale might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like The Ohel and Green Acres Mall.

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Jamaica Estates

Even though there aren't top sights in Jamaica Estates, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Flower District. Jump on the metro at Jamaica 179 St. Station to see more of the city.

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Hillcrest

While visiting Hillcrest, you might make a stop by sights like Carnesecca Arena and Jack Kaiser Stadium.

Hillcrest
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Hyatt Grand Central New York
4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street, at Grand Central Terminal, New York, NY
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The Manhattan at Times Square
The Manhattan at Times Square
4 out of 5
790 7th Ave, New York, NY
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Hotel Stanford
Hotel Stanford
3 out of 5
43 W 32nd St, New York, NY
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Radio City Apartments
Radio City Apartments
3.5 out of 5
142 West 49th Street, New York, NY
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31 Street Broadway Hotel
31 Street Broadway Hotel
2 out of 5
38 West 31st Street, New York, NY
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Placemakr Wall Street
Placemakr Wall Street
4 out of 5
110 Wall St, New York, NY
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Reviews of Jamaica

3.3
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
208
5 - Excellent 12%
4 - Good
498
4 - Good 30%
3 - Okay
677
3 - Okay 40%
2 - Disappointing
177
2 - Disappointing 11%
1 - Terrible
122
1 - Terrible 7%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Just around the block from airport

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

nice places

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Definitely didn't feel like the safest area, but was never mugged or got hurt so, that's good.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

It was extremely convenient to be near JFK, but the stores or shops are about a 10-15 drive.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Didn’t get out. Ordered food from a Jamaican chicken restaurant that was fabulous.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

I like it because it was not too far from the airport it was convenience for me

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