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Hotel Nirvana

Simple rooms with Midtown views at Hotel Nirvana, Long Island City. Amenities include free breakfast, Wi-Fi, parking, and easy access to NYC attractions.

12-02 37th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101, United States View on map
7/10
Good Based on 931 recent guest reviews
Wi-Fi Breakfast Parking Accessible Business center
What recent guests emphasize

Balanced Comfort with Convenient Access in Queens

Recent guests highlight the hotel's clean, simple rooms and friendly staff, appreciating its economical value and proximity to public transport. While the breakfast and some room details receive mixed feedback, the location and staff support make it a practical choice for short stays near Midtown.

Guests often praise

  • Friendly, helpful, and accommodating front desk staff
  • Clean and modern rooms with essentials like coffee machines and toiletries
  • Convenient location near subway and bus stops for easy access to Manhattan
  • Complimentary breakfast served early, appreciated by early risers
  • Quiet atmosphere despite urban surroundings

Worth knowing

  • Breakfast is basic and may not fully meet all guests' expectations
  • Some rooms show signs of wear, including stained linens or minor cleanliness lapses
  • The A/C system in some rooms may need maintenance or improvement
  • The surrounding neighborhood can feel industrial and less polished, though generally safe
  • Rooms are modest in size, typical for New York City accommodations

Best for

  • Visitors seeking an affordable, no-frills stay with easy city access
  • Business travelers needing a practical base near transit
  • Guests who value friendly service and a quiet environment
  • Those comfortable staying in redeveloped industrial areas of Queens
  • Early risers benefiting from the hotel’s early breakfast service
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About this property

Welcome to Hotel Nirvana

Located in Long Island City, Hotel Nirvana offers simple, casual accommodations with practical amenities including free Wi-Fi, on-site parking, and breakfast. The hotel features an observation deck that provides views of Midtown Manhattan, adding a nice touch to its straightforward facilities. Rooms come equipped with essentials such as a fridge, coffee maker, and toiletries, according to guest reports.

The setting is a redeveloped industrial area known for its mix of high-rises, art spaces, and parks, including proximity to MoMA PS1. While some guests have noted the neighborhood as functional rather than charming, it is well connected with multiple subway stations within walking distance, offering convenient access to Manhattan and other parts of Queens.

Visitors appreciate the helpful and friendly front desk staff, as well as the hotel’s clean and modern rooms, though some reviews mention variable room maintenance and modest breakfast offerings. The overall atmosphere suits travelers looking for an economical and no-frills stay, including business visitors and short-term guests.

Nearby attractions include The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Museum of Modern Art, and Central Park, all within reasonable reach via public transport. The property’s location is also accessible from major airports such as LaGuardia, JFK, and Newark Liberty, making it a practical choice for travelers requiring easy transit connections.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Wi-Fi
Breakfast
Parking
Accessible
Business center
Kid-friendly
Restaurant
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Pool
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

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Vane L (finessaa96) Apr 19, 2026
8.0

I had no issues booking this hotel, no one asked me to pay in cash and I didn’t have to take any extra steps when I checked in. The room was a decent size for two people, with a fridge,( public microwave in the hallway), working tv, plenty of drawers, stand up mirror, and cups. The A/C could’ve been better, it could use a tune up. The Comforter/sheet did have a few “faded” stains, and there was a thong on the bathroom door … the shower water pressure was good and so was the sink. The hotel is kind of in a sus area but it’s really not that bad. We would get back at 1 or 3am and never had any major issues with local residents. There’s a few delis within a 8-15 min walk. parking is on the street but we got lucky! The people at the front desk were polite and gave us extra towels with no problem. I would definitely stay again but will ask for cleaner bed sheets.

EB
Edwin Bergeron Apr 15, 2026
8.0

We had a great stay Our room was nicely designed and very clean. Nice proximity to the subway, which zips you to the city in minutes. The front desk staff, whom I most appreciated, is very friendly and accommodating. A convenient and economical choice for short-term and business stays.

BH
Bernadett Halasi Apr 14, 2026
8.0

The hotel's location is quite good. For the first sight it may be looks a little bit scary, but the location with a lot of car services, car washes is fine, people are nice. The man at the reception was kind, helpful. He answered every question we had. We were satisfied with our room. We had big queen sized bed, big pictures of nyc on the wall, pretty bathroom. The only thing we didn't like in this hotel was breakfasts. They offered only toast, roll or bagel with cheese and butter, and some cereals. We missed some eggs, jam or sausage. But the orange juice was perfect! :)

IF
Isabel Ferreira Apr 12, 2026
10

Although it's a little far from the subway, I recommend this hotel. It's clean, good bed and good breakfast. It a new hotel, and has all necessary to stay in. You have in each room, Coffee or tea machine, hairdryer, and also an iron and iron board. About the neighborhood it's fine. Not the best, but OK.

RA
Rogério Anastácio Apr 11, 2026
8.0

Well, I had had great experience staying in this hotel. The staffs are welcoming, the room is clean, there is standard toilleteries in the bathroom, in my room have a coffee machine as a courtesy, TV with +30 cable channels, simple breakfast but if you're smart you can deal with it. There is a metro station 4 blocks away and a bus stop 3 blocks from hotel. There is pizzarias 1 block from hotel and other restaurants 3 blocks from it, inclusive a supermarket with very good prices. I had had a great nights and next time I'm in the town I'll be in it again.

TS
Tania Sandoval Apr 10, 2026
10

Me and my family really enjoyed my staying in this amazing hotel!!! Break fast it is provided at 6:30 which is very important if you are interested to hang around NY very early. The doubled room we stayed was very clean everyday and what is more the place wasn't noisy. Staff in the front desk were very very nice, we arrived earlier than expected and they allowed us to leave our luggage there and because we were so happy to discover NY we arrived about 2 am and our room was ready. It is near from the subway station Queens bridge or Queens Boro Plaza and if you need to take a bus ... Bus station is two blocks from the hotel that makes the location perfect !!!

MT
Mercedes Topiary Apr 09, 2026
8.0

I expected more from a 3 Star Hotel. The room didn’t feel so clean. There have been leftovers from other guests. (A little bit of trash) Also it was not clean behind the bathroom door. The staff is super nice, this is why i didn’t give 4 Stars. PS: we got a discount by paying with cash, consider asking.

HG
Hannah Guy Apr 04, 2026
10

We stay here whenever we visit NYC, staff is always helpful, kind, and the building is clean and well managed. It is a clean place to sleep with beautiful bathrooms and an easy Uber into Manhattan!

AR
Angelo R Mar 02, 2026
8.0

I had pleasant stay here. From reading other reviews, I probably got lucky. My room was small but adequate for a one night stay. The furniture was all modern and fairly new. The queen bed was comfortable, the AC kept me warm. The room also had a desk, chair, coffee maker, drawers and fridge. Bathroom was clean and had Bath & Body products. There's a subway stop 4 blocks so the location was convenient. Time Sq was about 10 minutes via R train. It's also very affordable about 100 to 150 per night. The bonus was the free breakfast. They had hot food, doughnuts, bagels, fruits, coffee and juices. Will consider to stay here again.

KB
King Black Feb 27, 2026
10

Stayed here lastnight and to my surprise it was awesome because some of these reviews says otherwise. The place was clean, room is well up to date and nice. The bathroom is very very clean and nice its small but nice and comfortable. The rooms are not the biggest but its new york so that’s very understandable. Will be returning again.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Hotel Nirvana

Long Island City, Queens, NY, USA

Redeveloped industrial area in Queens, with high-rises, art spaces, a riverfront park & MoMA PS1.

  • 23 St 1 hr 26 Walk
  • 21 St-Queensbridge 10 min Walk
  • Woodside 58 min Walk
  • John F. Kennedy International Airport 36 min Car · 58 min Transit
  • Newark Liberty International Airport 49 min Car · 1 hr 20 Transit
  • LaGuardia Airport 19 min Car · 40 min Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in New York. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art 92,848 reviews

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

1000 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028, United States

4.8 · Art Museum
The Museum of Modern Art 59,342 reviews

The Museum of Modern Art

11 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019, United States

4.6 · Modern Art Museum
Central Park 299,382 reviews

Central Park

New York, NY, United States

4.8 · Park
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