12 Best Hotels in Queens, NYC: Affordable Luxury Near Manhattan and LaGuardia Airport

While Queens is the largest borough in terms of area and second largest behind Brooklyn in population, it isn’t where most visitors stay when they visit New York City. However, just across the Queensborough/59th St. Bridge from Manhattan, the Long Island City neighborhood has in recent years become home to many new hotels that are attractive to visitors who, usually for monetary reasons, opt not to stay in Manhattan.

An easy subway or taxi/Uber ride into the city takes just 10-20 minutes depending on the mode of transportation chosen. An added benefit is that all these featured properties below are also just a short taxi/Uber ride from La Guardia Airport.

CLOSE TO MANHATTAN & LAGUARDIA AIRPORT

1. Feather Factory Hotel

Address: 26 32 Skillman Ave, Long Island City, 11101, NY, US

(Manhattan/15 min., LGA/15 min.)

A budget friendly property with moderate prices, the 59-room Feather Factory Hotel offers clean and comfortable rooms with private bathrooms. Cable TV, Wi-fi, and toiletries are some of the guest amenities. The only food/snack service is via vending machines in the lobby which are adjacent to the 24-hour front desk. There is also a rooftop terrace above the 4th floor with nice views of the New York skyline and local neighborhood.

The nearest subway station at Queens Plaza is a 15-minute walk, and the Long Island Rail Road’s Hunters Point station is 9 minutes on foot.

2. Aloft New York LaGuardia Airport

Address: 100-15 Ditmars Boulevard, East Elmhurst, 11369, NY, US

(Manhattan/12 min., LGA/15 min.)

A Marriott brand, Aloft offers attractive rooms with soundproof windows that allow for plenty of natural light. Colorful décor, plush bedding, a flat-panel tv, and free Wi-fi make for a comfortable visit. Guests earn points in the Bonvoy frequent visitor program.

The “W XYZ” bar is open during the evening and late into the night with a wide array of beverages and light snacks to keep the hunger pains away. Make sure to take in the beautiful Manhattan skyline from the rooftop patio. Numerous restaurants are located within easy walking distance offering an international array of cuisines.

Numerous subway lines are located just a block away at the Queens Plaza station, and three blocks away at the Queensboro Plaza station.

3. Ravel Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Address: 8-08 Queens Plaza South, Long Island City, 11101, NY, US

(Manhattan/12 min., LGA/18 min.)

Located adjacent to the Queensborough Bridge and the East River that separates Queens and Manhattan, The Ravel Hotel is a member of Wyndham Hotel’s Trademark Collection of properties. Guests earn points in the Wyndham Rewards loyalty program available at more than 9,100 hotels worldwide.

Well-appointed accommodations include Wi-fi, a flat-screen HDTV, mini-fridge, mini-bar, safe, and some rooms also feature a balcony. A 24/7 workout facility is available to help guests maintain their exercise plan.

The nearest subway station, Queensboro Plaza, is a 12-minute walk from the hotel.

4. Boro Hotel

Address: 38-28 27th Street, Queens (New York), NY 11101, US

(Manhattan/10 min., LGA/20 min.)

This upscale independent hotel offers floor-to-ceiling windows in its comfortably sized queen and king rooms ranging from 250-350 sq. ft. With the natural light flooding in, the views of the New York City skyline and bustling Long Island City neighborhood are amplified by the city’s energy. Some premium rooms offer balconies or corner city views. Stunning views of Manhattan and beyond are available for guests at the rooftop lounge.

The Boro’s accommodations include custom designed beds with pillow top mattresses, Italian linens, hardwood floors, and porcelain tiled bathrooms with teak benches. In the evening you can get comfortable wearing the provided robe, looking forward to freshening up in the morning with natural Apivita bath amenities.

The Lobby Café is the perfect spot to relax, socialize, or get some work done. There is an all-day menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, which includes breakfast pastries and yogurt until noon.

Jacx & Co. is the hotel’s specialty pizza restaurant, serving amazing old school New York City thin crust pizzas that you will crave coming back for. Pasta dishes and traditional Italian and New York specialties are also on the menu. Brunch is available on Saturday and Sunday.

The Queens Plaza subway station is an easy 10-minute walk from the Boro Hotel.

5. The Modernist Hotel

Address: 3830 28th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101, US

(Manhattan/15 min., LGA/15 min.)

The family-owned art-centric Modernist is located on the border of Long Island City and Astoria, two lively Queens neighborhoods with easy access to Manhattan and New York’s airports. The hotel leadership is committed to providing beautifully designed accommodations that feel like personal living spaces, not just a hotel room.

Offering a total of 16 queen and double/double rooms, the boutique property is unique in that each room includes a kitchenette area for light food preparation or reheating of takeaway meals. Premier rooms offer Manhattan views, and some even have a balcony. The average room size is 275 sq. ft.

If your interest in art extends beyond the Modernist’s artful design, the Noguchi Museum, Museum of the Moving Image, MoMA Qns, and MoMA P.S.1 are all within walking distance.

The Queens Plaza subway station is just an 8-minute walk from The Modernist.

6. Courtyard by Marriott Long Island City/New York Manhattan View

Address: 29-15 Queens Plaza North, Long Island City, 11101, NY, US

(Manhattan/14 min., LGA/18 min.)

Less than one block from the Queens Plaza subway station with 6 subway lines, Courtyard by Marriott Long Island City is ideally located just across the 59th St. Bridge from Manhattan. Modern and stylishly appointed rooms offer ergonomic work areas, free Wi-fi, comfortable beds, blackout curtains, a laptop safe, fridge, flatscreen TV with streaming capabilities, and complimentary toiletries in your private bathroom.

By offering a variety of room types, families will find there is plenty of space to bring the kids along to New York. In total, the Courtyard Long Island City has 160 rooms in the 10-story hotel.

Earn Bonvoy loyalty points not only for your room, but also while dining or have your favorite cocktail in the hotel’s Nosh! Restaurant. The neighborhood offers a nice variety of ethnic and New York-style restaurants.

The Courtyard features a 24-hour fitness center, though you may not need it after a day of walking in Manhattan. Within walking distance are the Noguchi Museum, Museum of the Moving Picture, MoMA P.S.1, and the MoMA Qns.

7. Hilton Garden Inn Long Island City

Address: 29-21 41st Avenue, Long Island City, 11101, NY, US

(Manhattan/14 min., LGA/18 min.)

The largest Long Island City hotel with 183 rooms is also located just one block from the Queens Plaza subway station where 6 subway lines converge. From here, getting to Manhattan, Brooklyn, and other points in Queens is fast and easy. Breakfast and dinner are available at the in-house Garden Grille & Bar, and Hilton Honors loyalty points will be earned for your hotel stay and any meals or beverages purchased here.

Rooms are designed for your comfort including an ergonomic desk chair and work area. The 46-inch HDTV is great for streaming your favorite shows. Other room amenities include a microwave, fridge, coffee/tea maker, and plenty of electrical outlets for charging your mobile phone and laptop.

Guests of the Hilton Garden Inn have 24-hour access to the fitness and business centers and can make use of a digital room key for added security. With 16 floors, guests staying on the higher floors will have dazzling views of the New York City skyline, the city’s night-lit bridges, and to other areas of Queens and LaGuardia Airport.

8. Home2 Suites Long Island City/Manhattan View

Address: 39-06 30th Street, Long Island City, 11101, NY, US

(Manhattan/12 min., LGA/15 min.)

Hilton’s Home2Suites properties can become your home away from home during an extended stay in New York City. These comfortable properties include a living area, kitchen, an innovative working wall that makes each suite more functional, a 42-inch HDTV, comfortable Serta Suite Dreams beds with microfiber sheets as well as a sofa bed (select suites), and free Wi-fi. The desk chair is ergonomic to protect your back while seated.

Each kitchen provides for guest comfort with a refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, silverware, microwavable cookware, a toaster, and coffeemaker. Should you desire to use a cook top to prepare a meal, just ask to borrow one for free at the front desk.

A free breakfast is provided each morning just outside the lobby. Use your digital key for easy access to your room, the 24-hour fitness facility, and business center.

When it’s time to head into the city, the Queens Plaza subway station is a 7 minute walk from the hotel.

9. TownePlace Suites by Marriott New York Long Island City

Address: 38-42 11th Street, Long Island City, 11101, NY, US

(Manhattan/10 minutes, LGA/20 minutes)

Rack up Bonvoy loyalty points at Marriott’s TownPlace Suites in Astoria, Queens. Especially attractive for longer stays, the 133 generously sized suites include a kitchenette with microwave and fridge, a separate living area, free Wi-fi, and a desk for working if you need to stay in touch with the office or clients.

While you may choose to prepare your own meals here, the hotel does provide a free buffet breakfast daily. Your comfort is paramount here, so each TownPlace suite also includes an oversized flat-screen TV, cozy beds, and on the higher floors of the 10-story hotel you will have a beautiful view across Long Island City or to the Manhattan skyline. Some rooms also have a private balcony.

The 21st St./Queensbridge subway station is just a 7-minute walk from the hotel.

CLOSEST TO LAGUARDIA AIRPORT

Primarily a domestic airport which also offers flights to Canada and the Caribbean, LaGuardia is the closest airport to Manhattan. Depending on the time of day, arriving travelers can be in the heart of the city in as little as 15 minutes. The hotels listed below are adjacent to each other and less than one mile from the airport terminals. They are especially attractive for travelers with early flights who don’t want to contend with morning traffic.

1. Aloft New York LaGuardia Airport

Address: 100-15 Ditmars Boulevard, East Elmhurst, 11369, NY, US

Marriott’s Aloft brand also has a property across the highway from LaGuardia Airport. Much like the Long Island City hotel, this Aloft has a hip vibe to it, even with an airport location. Free shuttle service to/from LGA has guests just 5 minutes from the terminals, so there is no need to wake up at o-dark-30 to make your morning flight.

The 148 modern, attractive rooms feature large flat-panel TVs, plush bedding, and sleekly designed bathrooms. Aloft’s signature W XYZ bar is the place to kick back after a long day, and you can also play a game of pool in the Re: mix lounge. The on-site fitness center includes a variety of cardio equipment and free weights.

Refuel by Aloft is the spot to grab a sweet or healthy snack if hunger pains catch up with you. And if work, as it often does, enters your vacation plan, Aloft offers free high-speed Wi-fi as well as a business center with mobile printing available from the lobby, your room or bar.

2. New York LaGuardia Airport Marriott

Address: 102-05 Ditmars Boulevard, East Elmhurst, 11369, NY, US

As the largest hotel close to LaGuardia Airport, the 11-story, 443-room property is your complete base when proximity to the airport is a priority. Its unbeatable location is just 5 minutes from the airport terminals via complimentary shuttle service. And if getting some steps in is part of your plan, the new Delta Terminal D is just a 5-minute walk from the LaGuardia Marriott.

Each 380-square-foot room is attractively decorated with premium hypo-allergenic bedding and linens, a large flat-screen HDTV, work desk, and features a large bathroom with designer toiletries. You will also appreciate the room’s soundproofing and blackout drapes/curtains.

The Marriott’s full-service restaurant, Ditmars Bar & Grill, will satisfy your craving in the morning, noon, and in the evening, and is a fun place to relax with your favorite beverage. Ditmars On-the-Go offers a wide variety of menu items all packed and ready for you to take along with you.

Check out the hotel’s 24-hour fitness center or ask at the front desk about recommended nearby jogging trails.

3. Hampton Inn New York - LaGuardia Airport

Address: 102-40 Ditmars Blvd, East Elmhurst, 11369, NY, US

Another fabulous choice for hotel accommodations adjacent to LaGuardia Airport is the 11-story Hampton Inn. As Hilton’s most affordable brand, the Hampton still offers free airport shuttle service, a complimentary hot breakfast, a fitness room, and business center. Citi Field and the USTA Tennis Center are minutes away, and if you have your personal car or have rented one, parking for guests is free, an unheard of benefit in New York. The hotel has EV charging stations in the parking ramp, too.

Additional hotel amenities include digital key access, so you don’t have to worry about losing your room key cards, and a snack shop next to the front desk for those late night urges.

As always, Hampton’s 220 rooms are attractive and comfortable with free Wi-fi, two queen or one king bed, a 47-inch HDTV, large work desk, and a coffee maker. You will appreciate the small touches such as a curved shower curtain rod and the bathroom nightlight.

4. LaGuardia Plaza Hotel

Address: 104-04 Ditmars Blvd, East Elmhurst, 11369, NY, US

This comfortable property was formerly the Crowne Plaza Hotel which closed during covid. It reopened as the LaGuardia Plaza Hotel with 350 guest rooms offering an ideal base for travelers seeking proximity to the airport which is just across the highway. Citi Field, home to baseball’s New York Mets, and the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, home to the U.S. Open, are both less than three miles away.

The LaGuardia Plaza features the Pavilion Grille restaurant and the adjacent Elements Lounge. Room service is also available. A fitness center is on-site along with a heated indoor pool. Complimentary shuttle service is offered between the hotel and airport.

Guests are greeted at check-in with the hotel’s signature chocolate chip cookie. In-room amenities include plush, soft linens, Wi-fi, HDTV, a large work area, and premium Starbucks coffee.

While not a Hilton property, the hotel is a member of the Hilton Honors loyalty program.

The Long Island City and Astoria areas of Queens are a popular alternative to staying in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Manhattan. Especially for travelers who want to save some money and are seasoned subway riders from other cities they have visited, these Queens neighborhoods could be just what your wallet is looking for.

Additionally, choosing to spend your final night in New York just 5 minutes from the LaGuardia Airport terminals can instantly remove the stress of getting up and out the door in the morning. This is especially true if there is rain or snow in the forecast, or it is a regular workday. Both areas highlighted in this post are preferable for getting to LaGuardia Airport in a reasonable amount of time than a Manhattan hotel.