The Five Boroughs Like a Local: Apartments in Queens
“Home to JFK Airport, the New York Mets and the US Open, there are many big reasons to visit Queens. But that’s not all. Beyond these headline attractions, the different neighbourhoods of the borough are well worth spending some time in, especially if you’re keen to experience the city like a genuine New Yorker. From Astoria to Jamaica Estates, these Queens apartments will give you a taste of local life in the borough.
Elegantly furnished Apartment in Jackson Heights
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The garden city apartment buildings of the Jackson Heights Historic District are a landmark in their own right, especially the shops along Roosevelt Avenue. Jackson Heights is also home to Little India and Himalayan Heights, with plenty of Indian, Nepalese, Bhutanese and Tibetan restaurants. As you explore, look out for the memorial to the inventor of Scrabble, and if music is your thing, don’t miss the Louis Armstrong House Museum, just a short walk from Jackson Heights itself.
Close to the centre of Jackson Heights, this elegantly furnished apartment is in a good spot to explore both the neighbourhood and the rest of Queens. It has two bedrooms, a kitchen with fridge, television, DVD player and internet access.
In Queens, but across the river from Manhattan, Astoria is a central neighbourhood for exploring the city and has lots of interesting attractions in its own right. Locals head to Astoria Park in the summer and Bohemian Hall is New York City’s oldest beer garden. If film and television are your thing, don’t miss the Museum of Moving Image. Elsewhere, you’ll find Astoria’s collection of independent stores, bars and restaurants along Steinway Street and 30th Avenue.
The Astoria Studio is within walking distance of Steinway Street and has a kitchen with separate living and dining areas, with a fitness studio in the building that you can make use of. The apartment also has a balcony.
Cosy Apartment in East Elmhurst
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If you’re coming to New York for sport then East Elmhurst is the Queens neighbourhood for you, close to Citi Field – home of the New York Mets baseball team – and Flushing Meadows, where every year the world’s best tennis players gather for the US Open. Beyond sport, East Elmhurst has an attractive waterfront park, marina and promenade. Other nearby attractions include the New York Hall of Science, the Queens Museum and the Queens Zoo.
This Cosy Apartment in East Elmhurst is close to the waterfront and Flushing Bay Promenade, and within walking distance of Citi Field. The apartment has two bedrooms, fully equipped kitchen and separate dining area, plus flatscreen TV and internet access.
Home2 Suites by Hilton NY Long Island City
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The bohemian quarter of Queens is Long Island City, right on the East River and home to Gantry Plaza State Park that occupies the old piers of the docks with fantastic views of the Manhattan skyline. Long Island City is renowned for its nightlife, so don’t miss the chance to explore its many bars and restaurants. If art is your thing, there’s a branch of MoMA, showcasing contemporary experimental artists, while the SculptureCenter is a contemporary art museum that is also well worth checking out.
Home2 Suites by Hilton NY Long Island City offer a range of studios and suites, with kitchens if you fancy cooking. The aparthotel also has a bar and lounge, roof terrace, fitness studio and free WiFi throughout.
Big Home in Jamaica Estates
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Jamaica Estates is a well-to-do residential neighbourhood that’s a great choice if you’re travelling with a family. Beyond the leafy streets, there are excellent transport links to elsewhere in Queens and across New York, with shopping and restaurants focused on Jamaica Avenue and Cunningham Park for the kids to explore. Head south beyond JFK Airport to see a very different side to New York at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge.
This Big Home in Jamaica Estates has enough space for everyone. There are five bedrooms, kitchen, living and dining rooms, as well as a garden and barbecue area. The house also has a washing machine and dryer, and free WiFi throughout.
SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Kew Gardens
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The neighbourhood of Kew Gardens is at once in the heart of Queens but also has the feeling of being a place apart, with its town-like centre and cosy streets. There are bars and restaurants, plus the independent Kew Gardens Cinemas, and you can join the locals in nearby Forest Park where there are hiking trails, a golf course and concerts in the summer. Kew Gardens is also close to Flushing Meadows, Queens Zoo and the Queens Museum.
The suites at SpringHill Suites by Marriott all come with fridge and cooking facilities, free WiFi and television. Each morning there’s a complimentary breakfast and the aparthotel also has a fitness studio and roof terrace you can use.
For more options to live like a local in New York take a look at all our apartments in Queens.”
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