The Best Hotels to Book in Queens, New York

Stay close to Manhattan without the Manhattan prices. Immediately recognizable by its black-and-green geometric exterior, the Vue Hotel offers modern boutique accommodation in Long Island City. Rooms are comfortable and feature premium bedding, coffee makers, refrigerators, free wifi and flat-screen TVs. Business travelers will appreciate the business center fully equipped with computers and fax machines. With the F subway line right on your doorstep, it will be hard to choose whether to head into Manhattan or explore local neighborhood treasures such as the MoMa PS1, the Museum of the Moving Image or Queensbridge Park.

Heavy bronze drapes, dark-cherry carpets and wood furnishings lend a simple elegance to the spacious rooms at John Hotel. Located in Flushing, Queens, you’ll be well placed here to explore the vibrant local area, make your way to Manhattan or even get to the airport – it’s extremely easy to get to both LaGuardia and JFK. We recommend checking out the Queens Botanical Garden and Flushing Meadows–Corona Park while you’re in the area.

Geometric patterned carpets and bright accent walls are standard fixtures in the colorful, quirky rooms at Nesva Hotel. Notable amenities include flat-screen TVs with HBO and Showtime, ecofriendly bath amenities, a complimentary continental breakfast, luxurious non-allergenic cotton bedding and a gourmet minibar. Located in Long Island City, you’ll also be well placed here to reach both LaGuardia and JFK Airport, as well as Midtown Manhattan – hail a cab and you will be there in less than 10 minutes.

For the perfect blend of simplicity and comfort, book a stay at the Feather Factory Hotel, one of the best cheap hotels in Queens. Green accent walls provide a distinctive design touch, while the amenities on offer include everything you need for a convenient stay, such as free toiletries, cable TV, wifi and luggage storage. On-site vending machines will ensure you never lack for a snack if you’re feeling peckish. Head to the rooftop terrace after dark for dazzling skyline views.

Modern furnishings, wooden accents and a great location come as standard at this top Queens hotel. Skyline views of Manhattan are guaranteed, and proximity to subway lines F, N and W makes it easy to reach the other boroughs of New York City. The business center will allow you to keep on top of work, while the on-site gym has everything you need for a quick workout. Place your bags in luggage storage before you go, and be sure to make time for nearby attractions such as Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Straddling the border of Astoria and Long Island City, this quirky Queens hotel is named for the paper factory that once stood on the property. The hotel honors this history with its vintage industrial decor, featuring antique tufted velvet and distressed leather furniture throughout, huge casement windows, cinder block walls and recycled wood furnishings.

With of its location on Vernon Boulevard, right before the East River, Ravel Hotel offers amazing views of the Manhattan skyline and the Queensboro Bridge. There are two dining options on-site: Penthouse 808 and Ravel Garden Grill, both on rooftops or terraces that feature more of the gorgeous views you came for. Rooms are spacious, with hardwood floors and natural fibers; some suites are furnished with cowhide rugs and shaggy, long-haired throws. The hotel offers a shuttle service to and from the nearest subway stop, so travel in and out of Manhattan is a breeze.

Incorporating design elements that pay tribute to the industrial past of the neighborhood, rooms at the Boro Hotel are accented with cement pillars, tin ceilings and naked light bulbs. Located near three major subway lines, it is an excellent base for all your NYC travels. Snack on some delicious thin-crust pizza at Beebe’s off the lobby on the ground floor, or take a cocktail up to the roof deck to soak up some rays or snap a few pics of the skyline.

The Local is technically a hostel, but that doesn’t mean guests have to shack up dorm-style. Private ensuite rooms are available for budget-conscious travelers looking for a clean, fun and attractive place to stay in New York City at a steal of a price. The vibe at the Local is social and artsy; the bar and lounge routinely host literary readings amid locally curated artwork. Guests have access to the rooftop and laundry room, which helps to make extended stays a lot less stressful.