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Moxy Brooklyn Williamsburg

A lively, well-located Williamsburg hotel with compact rooms and an unusual amount going on downstairs.

Williamsburg$$$ price pointUpdated 17 August 2026For UK travellers
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Editorial take

Who should book Moxy Brooklyn Williamsburg?

If this is your first New York trip, shortlist Moxy Brooklyn Williamsburg for a practical reason: Groups, nightlife, rooftop bars, short breaks. The name, star rating and lobby photos matter, but the real test is whether the location helps your days feel easier.

It is less compelling if you want quiet, space or a traditional hotel. Before booking from the UK, compare the final price after taxes and property fees, check the exact room setup and make sure your airport arrival route is not needlessly awkward.

Location and map

Where is Moxy Brooklyn Williamsburg?

Bedford Avenue at South 3rd Street puts the hotel at the southern end of Williamsburg, close to the bridge and about ten minutes from Bedford Avenue station.

Nearby

Bedford Avenue, Domino Park, the Williamsburg Bridge, the East River waterfront and McCarren Park.

Closest subway

Marcy Av on the J, M and Z, and Bedford Av on the L

Hotel facts

What to know before booking.

Address353 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211
OpenedOpened 7 March 2023
Rooms216 rooms
Price point$$$
Known forFour separate bars and restaurants stacked into one hotel, topped by a rooftop looking at the Williamsburg Bridge.
SubwayMarcy Av on the J, M and Z, and Bedford Av on the L

First-timer context

Why Moxy Brooklyn Williamsburg might feel special.

What it is known for

  • It opened on 7 March 2023 as the first Moxy in Brooklyn, and the fourth in New York.
  • LilliStar, the eleventh-floor indoor-outdoor rooftop, looks across the Williamsburg Bridge to the Manhattan skyline.
  • The building holds four distinct venues: LilliStar, the Levantine restaurant Mesiba, Bar Bedford and the Jolene Sound Room.

New York moments

  • The concentration of separate bars in one hotel is deliberate: Moxy builds its Brooklyn property around drawing locals in rather than only serving guests.

On screen

  • A 2023 opening with no screen history; the rooftop is the draw.

Review questions

What travellers keep asking.

Is this end of Williamsburg convenient?

It is closer to the Williamsburg Bridge and the J, M and Z at Marcy Avenue, which reach Lower Manhattan quickly. Bedford Avenue on the L, for Midtown, is about ten minutes' walk north.

How noisy is it?

There are four separate venues in the building and they draw a local crowd at weekends. Rooms are well insulated but the lower floors are livelier.

Booking checklist

Check these before you reserve.

Total price

Look beyond the nightly rate. Check taxes, destination fees, breakfast and cancellation.

Room layout

For New York, room size, bathroom privacy, bed type and storage can matter more than star rating.

Arrival route

Match the hotel to your airport, luggage and arrival time, especially after an overnight UK flight.

Sources and update notes

Last updated: 17 August 2026. Hotel rates, fees, rules and transport details can change.

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