Top 7 Hotels to Experience in Brooklyn Right Now

Brooklyn's allure has been on the rise since before 2012. However, there were limited accommodations that reflected the stylish vibe of the shops, restaurants, and art galleries attracting visitors. This changed with the opening of the Wythe Hotel, housed in a renovated 1901 factory, featuring loft-style rooms with exposed brick, stunning Manhattan skyline views, and custom toile wallpaper showcasing playful urban motifs like water towers and milk crates.

Following that, boutique hotels began to emerge in Williamsburg and nearby neighborhoods, with smaller brands like the eco-friendly 1 Hotels and London's Hoxton arriving a few years later. Major chains such as Marriott and IHG have also established a presence in Brooklyn, launching trendy and budget-friendly options like Moxy and Hotel Indigo in Williamsburg.

If you’re planning your next trip to New York City and want to explore its second-largest borough, Dinogo has curated a list of the top places to stay in Brooklyn, helping you choose among neighborhoods like Williamsburg, DUMBO, and Boerum Hill.

Here are our selections—listed in no particular order—for the seven finest hotels in Brooklyn.

Penny Williamsburg

In spring 2023, the Sydell Group (renowned for NoMad, Line, and Freehand hotels) launched Penny Williamsburg, a unique blend of hotel and housing for Bard College graduate students. The 118 guest rooms, from a cozy 200-square-foot Queen to an expansive 700-square-foot loft-style Majesty suite with living and dining areas, soaking tub, private terrace, and kitchen, are both stylish and comfortable. Noteworthy details include Bellino linens (hypoallergenic and crafted in southern Italy), curated books from the Strand bookstore in New York, and in-room tea and coffee options featuring a pour-over kettle with Devoción coffee beans sourced from Colombia but roasted in Brooklyn. Lush greenery, designed by Brooklyn's Verdant, enhances the property’s ambiance.

Situated on a serene side street in northern Williamsburg, the hotel is just a short stroll from fantastic bars and restaurants that make the neighborhood a must-visit for food lovers: The Four Horsemen (natural wine and small bites), Llama Inn (Peruvian cuisine), Fette Sau (dry-rub Texas barbecue), and Bonnie’s (Cantonese American). Don’t miss the hotel’s rooftop bar and restaurant, ElNico, which boasts panoramic views of the Williamsburg and Manhattan skylines, with low-slung couches and high-top tables. Inside, the ambiance is equally inviting with floor-to-ceiling windows, colorful shag rugs, dark wood furnishings, and abundant greenery. Chef Fernanda Serrano, hailing from Mexico City and with experience in esteemed kitchens like Pujol and Cosme, offers a menu of creative and visually appealing dishes, including vegan pink mole with beet, tahini, fennel, kumquat, and pine nut; tlayuda with tzatziki, pomegranate, sumac, and vegetables; and fried oyster tacos with cucumber mignonette.

Ace Hotel Brooklyn

In 2021, the Ace hotel group launched its second New York City location directly opposite the Hoyt-Schermerhorn subway station in Downtown Brooklyn. This 13-story building, constructed from the ground up, features a striking brutalist facade and interiors designed by Roman and Williams. The hotel’s 287 rooms showcase green leather sofas, wood paneling, and fiber art that bring a cozy touch to the raw concrete walls and ceilings. For stunning views of the borough, request a south-facing Medium Skyline room on one of the top four floors.

In summer 2023, Chef Camille Becerra, formerly of De Maria and Navy, joined the hotel’s culinary team to refresh the menu at As You Are, the all-day dining spot on the ground floor. Enjoy a variety of multicultural dishes like masa fritters and chicken Milanese paired with puffed quinoa and summer vegetable-sorghum succotash, all set beneath a large-scale mosaic created by American artist Isaiah Zagar, an alumnus of the nearby Pratt Institute.

Similar to other Ace hotels, the spacious lobby serves as a favorite gathering spot for both guests and locals. In the morning, the communal wooden table in front of a large gas fireplace becomes a hub for people working on their laptops, enjoying treats like pastel de nata, gluten-free banana bread, and coffee from the bakery counter. By evening, the lobby’s cozy leather couches and oversized armchairs turn into the ideal setting for cocktails such as My Goddess (mezcal, green juice, and ginger) and tasty bar snacks like cheesy kimchi toast and chicken nuggets paired with plum katsu sauce.

Moxy Williamsburg

Marriott’s trendy Moxy brand debuted its first Brooklyn hotel in March 2023, located at the intersection of Bedford Avenue and South Fourth Street in Williamsburg, featuring interiors designed by Basile Studio in partnership with Lightstone Design Studio. The lobby, reminiscent of a warehouse, leads to a vibrant all-day café, Bar Bedford, which boasts floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook Bedford Avenue. In the afternoons, you may spot local artists collaborating over coffee or a couple visiting while deciding between taking the ferry or subway into Manhattan.

Like any New York apartment, the hotel features 216 compact rooms that are cleverly designed, incorporating under-bed storage and fold-down hooks and desks. The expansive floor-to-ceiling windows offer unobstructed views of sunsets over Manhattan and the Williamsburg Bridge, enhancing the sense of space.

For an even more breathtaking view of the skyline, head to the rooftop bar, LilliStar, which offers an indoor/outdoor setting with a blend of Indo-Aussie beach vibes and Brooklyn charm, serving up tropical cocktails. For dinner, check out Mesiba, the Tel Aviv-inspired restaurant where chef Eli Buli crafts modern Levantine dishes. Standout offerings include mushroom shawarma with Jerusalem artichoke and pickles, along with fluke crudo featuring red cardamom and carrot consommé. If you’re not quite ready to call it a night, visit the hotel’s Jolene Sound Room, known for its top-notch audio and lighting systems, making it one of the best late-night party spots in the area.

Wythe Hotel

If Williamsburg was the epitome of cool in Brooklyn during the early 2000s, the Wythe Hotel emerged as its emblem when it debuted in 2012 after a five-year transformation of a former textile factory into one of the borough’s pioneering boutique hotels. The standout features of its 70 rooms include heated concrete floors and reclaimed wood sourced from the building’s original timber, all highlighted by 13-foot-high ceilings and custom-made bed frames. The spacious lofts are particularly remarkable for their floor-to-ceiling views of the Manhattan skyline and freestanding pedestal tubs.

Although the hotel’s restaurants and bars have evolved through various phases over the last decade, both visitors and locals rave about the latest iterations managed by the team behind Greenpoint’s popular Chez Ma Tante. The rooftop Bar Blondeau serves natural wines and Mediterranean-inspired seafood, all while providing stunning views of Manhattan, while the ground-floor restaurant, Le Crocodile, offers an all-day brasserie menu featuring French and American dishes.

Hotel Indigo Williamsburg

This 187-room hotel, part of IHG’s boutique Hotel Indigo brand, is situated at the corner of Metropolitan and Union avenues, directly above the historic Kellogg’s Diner in the heart of Williamsburg. In stark contrast to the bustling urban energy outside, the high-ceilinged lobby offers a serene ambiance with terrazzo floors, globe lighting, and sleek furniture in a calming palette of grays, pinks, and greens—reminding you of the colors of New York City’s unofficial mascot, the pigeon. Many rooms boast spacious balconies with views of the Manhattan skyline, and some feature bi-level lofts, paying homage to the area’s industrial past. Local artistry is celebrated throughout the property, including vibrant rugs by Alex Proba in select suites and a striking mural over 100 feet long on the front fence, created by graffiti artist Fernando “Ski” Romero.

Visitors during New York’s hot summer months will enjoy the fourth-floor terrace pool, complete with a full lounge and bar serving tropical bar snacks like tamarind wings and escovitch lobster tacos. (Insider tip: Locals can access the pool deck without an overnight stay by purchasing a day pass via ResortPass for $65.)

1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge

As part of the eco-conscious 1 Hotels brand, this 195-room property located just south of the Brooklyn Bridge is certified carbon neutral. Its array of environmentally friendly initiatives has earned it LEED Gold certification, including an electric Audi house car, low-energy LED lighting, and interiors adorned with native plants and upcycled materials: think green glass carafes made from recycled wine bottles, cardboard hangers, and heart pine beams salvaged from the now-closed Domino Sugar Factory upstream.

In DUMBO, the star attraction is the breathtaking view of the downtown Manhattan skyline and the Brooklyn Bridge, which can be enjoyed through the floor-to-ceiling windows in many rooms and at the rooftop pool. The hotel features four types of suites, including the spacious 2,000-square-foot, two-bedroom Riverhouse. Enjoy a spritz at the rooftop bar, and when you're ready to explore, the revitalized Brooklyn Bridge Park is just steps away. You can also indulge in the borough’s culinary delights right on-site: Neighbors serves locally roasted Variety Coffee at breakfast; Harriet’s Lounge features zero-waste signature cocktails; and the Osprey, by chef Dan Churchill, offers Australian-inspired dishes like finger-lime-topped raw oysters, lemon myrtle hummus, and sea bass in eucalyptus oil.

The Hoxton Williamsburg

Reflecting the London-based hotel chain’s Shoreditch origins, the Hoxton launched its first U.S. property in the trendy Williamsburg area in 2018. Situated on the site of the former Rosenwach Water Tank Company factory along Wythe Avenue, the hotel features 175 guest rooms that blend midcentury aesthetics with an urban edge, thanks to the design team from Ennismore and Soho House. Notable details include locally crafted ceramics, brass accents, jewel-toned velvet headboards, and subway-tiled showers. The rooms, ranging from a snug 170 square feet to a more spacious 240 square feet, all come equipped with king-size beds featuring built-in drawers for efficient storage. (For those preferring separate sleeping arrangements, some rooms offer the option of two twin beds in lieu of the king.)

Following a recent makeover, the hotel’s dining options have become some of the most sought-after in New York City. Chef Mike Solomonov’s rooftop Israeli skewer house, Laser Wolf, debuted in 2022 to critical acclaim, known for its meat and vegetable skewers grilled over charcoal, accompanied by hummus, pita, and vegetable salatim. For breakfast or lunch, K’Far, located in the original brick carriage house at the lobby level, serves all-day Israeli dishes inspired by Solomonov’s hometown of K’Far Saba.

Additional reporting by Katherine LaGrave, Michelle Heimerman, Nicholas DeRenzo, Erin Lindholm, Jessica Colley Clarke, Sarah Buder, and Nicole Schnitzler.