Brooklyn greets you in pawprints. The welcome is easy to recognize: the cadence of tail-taps on brownstone sidewalks, the blur of leashes at Prospect Park, the patter of two feet and four paws moving through the city like they own the place.
At NU Hotel, we’re beyond pet-friendly. We’re biscuit-on-the-house, bed-just-for-them, lobby-treats-at-the-ready kind of people.
Because your dog isn’t extra cargo. They’re your co-pilot, your roommate, your front-seat companion on every detour. So we built a stay that doesn’t ask you to leave them behind (no dog-boarding webcams on this trip!). In fact, it invites them right in.
Morning Walks and Tail-Tugged Detours
Step outside, leash in hand, and immediately you and your pup evolve into New Yorkers.
Brooklyn Bridge Park is a short walk away and a local favorite for obvious reasons: skyline views, pebble beaches for stretching out, joggers dodging Labradors who think fetch is a team sport. Keep walking and you’ll hit Pier 6 Dog Run, where the leash comes off and the real play begins.
Prefer greener expanses? Prospect Park waits with its tangled trails, 7,000-square-foot fenced-in dog run, and beach for your pup to swim. Run off early-morning energy during the park’s off-leash hours at Long Meadow, Nethermead, and Peninsula Meadow, or with laps around Prospect Park Drive’s three-mile loop.
For a quick jaunt with a historical heartbeat, head to Cobble Hill Park, once one of Brooklyn’s primary cultural centers. Framed by wrought iron and 19th-century brownstones, it’s a pocket of calm with just enough old-soul charm. Here, benches sit beneath trees that have watched generations of dogs pass through, collars jangling, tails high.
Dog Bowls and Day-Drinking: Brooklyn’s Dining Scene, Unleashed
Here in Brooklyn, patios are made to be shared.
Start with a drink at Lucky Dog, a dog-friendly dive named as such for a reason. Backyard tables, beer in hand, live bands, dogs everywhere. It’s the vibe of a backyard BBQ you don’t want to leave.
Down the street from the hotel, Luana’s Tavern serves Brooklyn ethos with a side of sweet potatoes. Settle in for a creative cocktail under warm chandelier lights or a Sunday brunch on their turf-lined patio. No surprise if you find a sleepy Frenchie snoring under a chair.
And then there’s Habana Outpost, a neon-colored love letter to Latin flavor and community energy. Order tacos, nachos, maybe a pitcher of sangria, then find a seat on the never-not-packed patio where dogs curl beneath picnic tables and music bops. It’s classic Brooklyn: alive, vibrant, and welcome to all.
Pet Boutiques and Brooklyn Style
Of course, you can’t leave without a souvenir for the sidekick. And by that we mean a tug toy, a new leash, or that doggy raincoat that’s so ridiculous you obviously need it.
Over in Crown Heights, Beastie Bestie greets your pup with a snack while you browse rows of treats, toys, gear, and gourmet grub. And if your loyalty extends beyond dogs, step into the back room, where a few free-roaming cats are always up for a head scratch.
If your best friend doubles as your best shopping buddy, venture into the city and hit Wagwear, where pet gear gets the kind of design treatment usually reserved for high-end streetwear. Just don’t be shocked when your dog leaves with a new collar and a strut to match (watch out, Bruiser Woods).
A Neighborhood Meant to be Sniffed Out
Brooklyn has a nose for discovery.
Together, spend the weekend strolling markets like Brooklyn Flea or grabbing bites at Smorgasburg, where the smells alone are worth the trip. You’ll find yourself sharing bites of dumplings while your pup tries to make friends with everyone in a 10-foot radius.
Then, back at the hotel, slip into your robe and slippers, sink into that plush mattress, and queue up a favorite flick while your dog curls into their bed, dreaming of a day well spent.
A Brooklyn Welcome, But Fuzzier
At NU Hotel, we’re artists, locals, storytellers, and, perhaps it goes without saying, but: dog people. Always have been. So when we say your pet is welcome, we mean it in the deepest sense.
Our Paws & Relax Package is built for travelers who pack squeaky toys alongside city guides. We’re talking:
- A reduced pet fee
- A pet welcome snack
- Use of personalized bowls
- Our insider pet guide to Brooklyn and NYC (tried and true—100% pet-approved)
Come stay with us. Come wander. Come find out what it means to really travel Brooklyn, one pawstep at a time.