For meals near the hotel, start with the on-site Restaurant and Snack bar for a convenient bite. Just a short walk away, Freek's Mill is 3 minutes away and offers seasonal dishes, while Runner & Stone, 4 minutes away, serves European-inspired food with house-made bread. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, an 8-minute walk, is a lively spot for smoked meats. Other nearby options include Hunan Delight for Chinese, a Colombian cafe in Park Slope, and Table 87 for pizza. You can also explore the Gowanus and Park Slope neighborhoods for more dining choices.

The hotel sits between Gowanus and Park Slope, a walkable Brooklyn neighborhood with a Walker's Paradise score of 98. You are close to the Union Street subway station, making it easy to reach other parts of the city. Nearby, you can find local spots like Freek's Mill, Ghenet Brooklyn, and Threes Brewing, all about half a kilometer away. The area has a mix of residential streets and local shops, with the Barclays Center about a kilometer off for events. It is a practical, comfortable base for exploring Brooklyn and Manhattan.

From LaGuardia (11 miles) or JFK (11.3 miles), take a taxi or ride-hailing service; the hotel does not run a shuttle. From JFK, you can also take the AirTrain to Jamaica Station, then a train to Atlantic Terminal, followed by a short subway or bus ride to Union Street Station, about 4 minutes from the hotel. Newark Liberty is 23 miles away, so a taxi or ride-hailing is the straightforward option. The nearest subway is Union Street Station, and a bus stop is just 2 minutes away, making the hotel easy to reach from the main train stations as well.

In the evening, you can head to Barclays Center, just minutes away, for concerts and events. The hotel's own restaurant and snack bar offer convenient on-site dining. Nearby, Freek's Mill, Runner & Stone, and Dinosaur Bar-B-Que are within a short walk for dinner. For a relaxed evening, stroll through the Gowanus and Park Slope neighborhoods, which have a local feel. The area is very walkable, so you can easily explore on foot.

TownePlace Suites is a solid base for exploring New York, especially if you plan to focus on Brooklyn and lower Manhattan. The hotel is a short walk from the Union Street subway station, giving you easy access to the rest of the city. For Manhattan's major sights, be prepared for a longer trip: One World Observatory is 4.6 km away, the Statue of Liberty is 5.2 km, and the Empire State Building is 7.9 km, so you will want to use the subway or a taxi. Closer by, you can walk to Barclays Center in about 10 minutes and reach the Brooklyn Museum within a mile. The area itself is very walkable, with a Walk Score of 98, making it easy to explore local shops and cafes on foot.