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Grand Central New York, USA

From series “Top 14 Most Astonishing Railway Stations in the World”
Year: 1871.

New York central railway station is also in a list of the world known landmarks. It was built at the beginning of the 20th century and stands out from the other by the architectural concept. The main symbol of the historic station is the huge Tiffany clock. The station is decorated with the high cupola emerald celling. There you will see golden astronomic figures.

Grand Central New York, USA Tourists like to walk in the old historical railway station. Some people come here early in the morning when the station is not full of passengers. There you can relax in a cosy café or buy an interesting audio guide and to walk around the most outstanding places of the station. Officially the station was opened in 1871 and from this date, it has become the largest station in the whole world. The station has 44 platforms and 66 railway lines. The station was rebuilt several times.

The historical New York station has its own secrets. People had recently become aware of the secret platform of the Grand Central New York. The platform was used just once during the reign of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. He used this platform for his own train. The building is richly decorated with the sculptures. If you are a fan of them, you will spend a great time there. Also, it is important to note, that the Grand Central New York is one of the most cinematographic stations in the world. Next - Berlin Hauptbahnhof


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Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'Landes Bank Baden-Wuerttenberg' located in 0.05 km ( check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'Rent Off Broadway LLC' is located in 0.15 km ( on the map).
Fuel station: 'Hawley Fuel Corporation' in 0.55 km
Supermarket: 'O & Co' in 0.02 km
Parking: 'One Parking' in 0.08 km
Apotheek: 'Stephen S. Lau, PharmD' in 0.14 km
Police station: 'MTA Police - Grand Central' in 0.12 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery and Grill' in 0.04 km
Railway station: 'Grand Central Terminal' in 0.06 km

Nearest airports:
 »  Manhattan Airport - in 6 km
 »  Teterboro Airport TEB - in 13 km
 »  John F Kennedy Airport JFK - in 20 km
 »  Linden Airport LDJ - in 27 km
 »  Essex County Airport CDW - in 28 km
 Cities nearby

Best hotels near Grand Central New York

Residence Inn New York Manhattan/Midtown East

Located in 0 km from Grand Central New York
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Rooms: 211
The Residence Inn New York Manhattan/Midtown East has a flat-screen cable TV with HBO channels in every guest room. Decorated in bright colours, the … More: photo, rates and booking
WestHouse Hotel New York

Located in 1 km from Grand Central New York
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Rooms: 172
Each room at the WestHouse Hotel New York includes a flat-screen cable TV and a desk. Free toiletries and a hairdryer can be found in the en suite … More: photo, rates and booking
West 4th Studio

Located in 2 km from Grand Central New York
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Rooms: 1
The West 4th Studio boasts bright, modern décor and has a flat-screen cable TV. The apartment is equipped with an en suite bathroom and has a … More: photo, rates and booking
The Broome

Located in 3 km from Grand Central New York
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Rooms: 14
The Broome boasts guest rooms with a flat-screen cable TV and an en suite bathroom with free toiletries and a hair dryer. Some rooms feature a … More: photo, rates and booking

Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit

Empire State Building
0 km - Empire State Building
An excellent viewing platform, from which you can see the city in all its glory can be found in New York. The deck located in Empire State Building is especially popular among tourists. The height of this historic skyscraper is 381 meters. It was built in 1931, and, …
Donna Karan House
1 km - Donna Karan House
The apartment of the famous designer Donna Karan is imbued with Buddhist calm and harmony. She tried to make her home as comfortable as possible for relaxation and immersion in nirvana. In this way, the world-famous designer wants to take a break from the hustle and …
David H. Koch Theater
2 km - David H. Koch Theater
David H. Koch Theater is one of the most famous and popular cultural centers in New York. Enchanting dance performances are held in it. The theater was opened in 1964. Exclusively ballet performances were arranged in it initially. Dance performances of various styles …
Wythe Hotel
3 km - Wythe Hotel
New York's famous Wythe Hotel is housed in a former warehouse. It is one of the first loft hotels in the world. Brooklyn was a classic warehouse district in the middle of the last century. Many old industrial buildings have been preserved in it. This area is considered …
Waterfront in New York
4 km - Waterfront in New York
Vacation in New York will be not so memorable without the walk along the embankment. The first equipped embankment has appeared in Manhattan district. At the beginning of 2011 was worked out the unified plan of the coastline development. According to the plan, there …
Cathedral Of Saint John The Divine
5 km - Cathedral Of Saint John The Divine
The Cathedral of Saint John the Divine is one of the most amazing and beautiful historical monuments in New York. The luxurious church in the Gothic style began to be built in 1892. Construction work continued continuously until 1941. It had to be stopped during the …

Top destination around Grand Central New York - New York

citizenM New York Times Square is targeted at modern and active travelers who cannot imagine a comfortable vacation without the blessings of civilization. This hotel can impress guests with the colorful design and active use of modern technologies. All guest rooms and public areas offer state-of-art equipment. In guest rooms, there is a central management system that allows adjusting the light, control electronic appliances in the room, change music, and so on. The equipment of bathrooms is also worth praise. The bathrooms come with Hansgrohe tropic showers and beautiful artistic lighting.

Art connoisseurs usually prefer to stay at Roger Smith Hotel as this hotel literally lures them. The building of the comfortable hotel also has a scenic art studio, so guests of the hotel are encouraged to participate in interesting master classes and thematic events. The hotel’s design is nearly flawless – it is made in the classic English style with numerous antique items. The roof of the hotel was converted into a terrace of the famous Henry’s bar.
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